Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
Kingston, ON
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Kingston rent stands today
Kingston, ON rent fell 4.9% year over year, with a current median of $2,150/month. Renters are paying $155 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent increased by 1.1%.
Compared to national trends
Kingston rents run 13.2% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the pricier tier for Canadian metros despite a limited total rental inventory of 117 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Kingston rent for about $1,262/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,034/month, 2-bedrooms at $2,514/month, 3-bedrooms $2,145/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,795/month. These ranges reflect the diversity of rental options by bedroom count.
Neighborhood spotlight
Alwington rents fell 66.2% year over year to $1,825/month across 13 rentals, a stark contrast to the citywide 4.9% decline. Auden Park and Inner Harbour saw increases of 34.8% and 33.3% respectively, showing significant neighborhood-level divergence.
Median rent
Median rent in Kingston
$2,150/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Kingston is $2,150 per month as of September 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $250 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kingston
117
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kingston rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Kingston, ON
Average rent prices in Kingston have increased by 1% 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 $2,150, whereas a house costs $2,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Kingston run $2,029 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,520.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,262 | 4% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $2,034 | 2% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,514 | 2% |  7% | |
3 bedroom | $2,145 | No Change | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,795 | 13% | 29% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Auden Park | $2,204 | |
Bayridge East | $2,425 | |
Downtown Kingston | $1,798 | |
Gardiners | $2,559 | |
Hillendale | $1,799 | |
Old Sydenham Heritage District | $2,199 | |
Polson Park | $1,909 | |
Queens | $1,850 | |
Rideau Heights | $1,822 | |
Williamsville | $1,789 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,150 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,199 | 15% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,395 | 6% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,050 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,262
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,034
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,514
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,145
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
29%
Gardiners
Average rent
$2,559
Queens
Average rent
$1,850
Downtown Kingston
Average rent
$1,798
Polson Park
Average rent
$1,909
Williamsville
Average rent
$1,789
Old Sydenham Heritage District
Average rent
$2,199
Rideau Heights
Average rent
$1,822
Hillendale
Average rent
$1,799
Bayridge East
Average rent
$2,425
Auden Park
Average rent
$2,204
Apartments
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,199
Last 30 days
15%
Houses
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
1%
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
13%higher than the national median
48%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kingston, ON is 118% higher than the median rent in Adams, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
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14%$2,205
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28%$2,000
32%$1,050
25%$1,200
6%$1,495
10%$1,000
$2,295
22%$1,495
5%$1,400
11%$1,197
10%Discover rentals in Kingston, ON
5d+ ago
Portsmouth house for rent in Kingston
5 beds
2 baths
$600
House for rent
Available Sep 14
3d ago
401 Princess St, Kingston, ON K7L 5C9
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$660–$2,120
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Sunnyside apartment for rent in Kingston
3 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
4d ago
168 Division St, Kingston, ON K7L 0G5
2–4 beds
2–4 baths
$1,380–$1,640
Apartment for rent
9h ago
333 University Ave, Kingston, ON K7L 0G3
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$3,218
Apartment for rent
4d ago
135 Ontario St, Kingston, ON K7L 0A5
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,449–$3,129
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
2d ago
151 Barrett Crt, Kingston, ON K7L 5H6
2 beds
2 baths
$3,099
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
4h ago
1600 Rockwell Dr, Kingston, ON K7M 0L2
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,064–$2,995
Apartment for rent
4h ago
1600 Rockwell Dr, Kingston, ON K7M 0L2
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,064–$2,995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1580 Rockwell Dr, Kingston, ON K7M 0K8
2 beds
2 baths
$2,425–$2,600
Apartment for rent
9h ago
333 University Ave, Kingston, ON K7L 0G3
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$3,218
Apartment for rent
16h ago
523 Portsmouth Ave, Kingston, ON K7M 7H6
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,779–$1,799
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 7
16h ago
523 Portsmouth Ave, Kingston, ON K7M 7H6
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,779–$1,799
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 7
2d ago
64 Ontario St, Kingston, ON K7L 5J4
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,115–$2,325
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
2d ago
780 Division St, Kingston, ON K7K 5S9
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,591–$1,749
Apartment for rent
2d ago
99 Thomas St, Kingston, ON K7K 2E2
2 beds
1 bath
$1,660
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
4h ago
1600 Rockwell Dr, Kingston, ON K7M 0L2
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,064–$2,995
Apartment for rent
4d ago
168 Division St, Kingston, ON K7L 0G5
2 beds
2 baths
$1,590–$1,640
Apartment for rent
16h ago
523 Portsmouth Ave, Kingston, ON K7M 7H6
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,779–$1,799
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 7
1d ago
575 Princess St, Kingston, ON K7L 0G7
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$1,550–$1,925
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 $2,150 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kingston?
Average rent prices in Kingston have increased by 1% 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 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Kingston?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Kingston are Williamsville ($1,789/mo), Downtown Kingston ($1,798/mo), and Hillendale ($1,799/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Kingston?
To comfortably afford rent in Kingston, you'd need to earn approximately $86,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Kingston?
June offers the lowest rents in Kingston, while winter months like December also see reduced competition and better pricing. October has the highest rent with roughly 12% difference between peak and off-peak pricing.
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).