Last updated on October 21, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Kingston, Kingston, ON

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown Kingston

$1,925/mo

decreased by46%

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown Kingston is $1,925 per month as of October 2026. This is 1% above the national average rent, or $25 more per month.

$3.08

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown Kingston

27

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Downtown Kingston rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Downtown Kingston, Kingston, ON

Average rent prices in Downtown Kingston have increased by 14% over the last month and have decreased by 46% 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 Downtown Kingston, Kingston, ON

Rent prices in Downtown Kingston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Kingston is $1,845, whereas a house costs $2,447. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Kingston run $1,867 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,845.

Listings

Studio

$1,352

10%

18%

1 bedroom

$1,950

No Change

22%

2 bedroom

$1,847

11%

42%

3 bedroom

$1,725

7%

21%

4 bedroom

$1,400

15%

14%

Studio

Average rent

$1,352

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

22%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,847

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

42%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,725

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

21%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

14%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Kingston, 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 Downtown Kingston, Kingston, ON compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Downtown Kingston and Calvin Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

Downtown Kingston

Median rent price$1,925
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,784
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Kingston, Kingston, ON is 8% higher than the median rent in Calvin Park, Kingston, ON.

Discover rentals in Downtown Kingston, Kingston, ON

Meridian on Queen Student Living - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special
New construction

4d ago

9

Excellent

Meridian on Queen Student Living

283 Queen St, Kingston, ON K7K 1B7

Studio–4 beds

1–2 baths

$1,399–$2,300

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
185 Ontario St #504 - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

Downtown Kingston condo for rent in Kingston

236 Princess Street - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

8.6

Very good

236 Princess Street

236 Princess St, Kingston, ON K7L 1B2

4 beds

1 bath

$2,995

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
90 Barrack Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

90 Barrack Street

90 Barrack St, Kingston, ON K7K 1G1

3 beds

1 bath

$2,995

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Kingston, Kingston, ON

Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Kingston rental market.

How much is rent in Downtown Kingston?

The average rent in Downtown Kingston is $1,925 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downtown Kingston?

Average rent prices in Downtown Kingston have increased by 14% over the last month and have decreased by 46% since last year.

How does Downtown Kingston rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Downtown Kingston is 1% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $25 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Kingston?

To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Kingston, you'd need to earn approximately $77,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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