Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Kingston, ON
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Kingston rent stands today
Kingston, ON rent rose 5.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,913/month. Renters today are paying $66 more per month on average than last year, despite a 4.4% month-over-month decline from June to July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Kingston sits 0.9% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, with 133 total rentals offering a modest but accessible market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Kingston rent for about $1,245/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,705/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,165/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,350/month. Apartments make up 84.8% of rentals and rent around $1,899/month, while houses rent higher at $2,622/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Alwington rents fell 67.6% year over year to $1,750/month across 14 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 5.1% rent increase and shows a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Kingston
$1,913/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Kingston is $1,913 per month as of July 2026. This is 1% below the national average rent, or $17 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kingston
133
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kingston rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Kingston, ON
Average rent prices in Kingston have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Kingston, ON
Rent prices in Kingston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kingston is $1,899, whereas a house costs $2,622. 1-bedroom apartments in Kingston run $1,710 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,198.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,245 |  1% | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,705 | No Change | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $2,165 | 1% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $2,250 | 5% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $3,350 | No Change | 17% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Auden Park | $1,899 | |
Bayridge East | $2,390 | |
Downtown Kingston | $1,695 | |
Gardiners | $2,599 | |
Inner Harbour | $1,645 | |
Old Sydenham Heritage District | $1,997 | |
Polson Park | $1,865 | |
Queens | $1,764 | |
Rideau Heights | $1,665 | |
Williamsville | $1,695 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,899 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,862 | 13% | 26% | |
Houses | $2,622 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,212 | 14% | 24% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,245
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,705
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,165
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,350
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
17%
Queens
Average rent
$1,764
Downtown Kingston
Average rent
$1,695
Gardiners
Average rent
$2,599
Williamsville
Average rent
$1,695
Polson Park
Average rent
$1,865
Old Sydenham Heritage District
Average rent
$1,997
Rideau Heights
Average rent
$1,665
Bayridge East
Average rent
$2,390
Inner Harbour
Average rent
$1,645
Auden Park
Average rent
$1,899
Apartments
Average rent
$1,899
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,862
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
26%
Houses
Average rent
$2,622
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,212
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
24%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Kingston, ON, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Kingston, ON compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Kingston and Adams by all bedroom counts and property types.
Kingston
1%lower than the national median
47%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kingston, ON is 87% higher than the median rent in Adams, NY.
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27%$1,500
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7%Discover rentals in Kingston, ON
1d ago
Portsmouth apartment for rent in Kingston
5 beds
2 baths
$800
$700
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Sunnyside apartment for rent in Kingston
3 beds
1 bath
$900
$800
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
168 Division St, Kingston, ON K7L 0G5
2–4 beds
2–4 baths
$1,380–$1,640
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
495 Princess Street, Kingston, ON K7L 0G4
2 beds
2 baths
$1,499
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
18 Queen St, Kingston, ON K7K 0L9
2 beds
2 baths
$3,399
Apartment for rent
14h ago
333 University Ave, Kingston, ON K7L 0G3
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$3,218
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1032 King St W, Kingston, ON K7M 9G2
2 beds
2 baths
$2,950
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
135 Ontario St, Kingston, ON K7L 0A5
1 bed
1 bath
$2,949
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
4h ago
1580 Rockwell Dr, Kingston, ON K7M 0K8
2 beds
2 baths
$2,593–$2,755
Apartment for rent
3h ago
2360 Princess St, Kingston, ON K7M 3G4
Studio
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
4h ago
16 Leroy Grant Dr, Kingston, ON K7K 6W5
1 bed
1 bath
$1,565
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
4h ago
766 Apartment Building, Kingston, ON K7K 6P1
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,655–$2,320
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 12
13h ago
847 Development Dr, Kingston, ON K7M 0J3
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,765–$2,575
Apartment for rent
1d ago
67 Village On The River, Kingston, ON K7K 6K7
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$2,220
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 12
2d ago
33 Elmwood St, Kingston, ON K7M 2Y7
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$1,892
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
2d ago
87 87, 93 & 107 Compton Street, Kingston, ON K7K 5Z3
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,660–$1,770
Apartment for rent
Available May 31
4h ago
1580 Rockwell Dr, Kingston, ON K7M 0K8
2 beds
2 baths
$2,593–$2,755
Apartment for rent
1d ago
168 Division St, Kingston, ON K7L 0G5
2–4 beds
2–4 baths
$1,380–$1,640
Apartment for rent
4h ago
766 Apartment Building, Kingston, ON K7K 6P1
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,655–$2,320
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 12
12h ago
25 & 25 Briceland Street, Kingston, ON K7K 5Z9
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650–$1,665
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Kingston, ON
Quick answers to common questions about the Kingston rental market.
How much is rent in Kingston?
The average rent in Kingston is $1,913 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kingston?
Average rent prices in Kingston have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Kingston rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kingston is 1% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $17 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Kingston?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Kingston are Inner Harbour ($1,645/mo), Rideau Heights ($1,665/mo), and Downtown Kingston ($1,695/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Kingston?
To comfortably afford rent in Kingston, you'd need to earn approximately $77,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Kingston?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Kingston average around $2,030/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,540/month.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).