Last updated on September 6, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Kingston, Kingston, ON

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown Kingston

$1,712/mo

decreased by46%

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown Kingston is $1,712 per month as of September 2026. This is 10% below the national average rent, or $188 less per month.

$2.88

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown Kingston

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Downtown Kingston, Kingston, ON, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Downtown Kingston, Kingston, ON

Average rent prices in Downtown Kingston have decreased by 1% 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 $1,695, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Kingston run $1,695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,782.

Listings

Studio

$1,499

1%

36%

1 bedroom

$2,099

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$1,843

2%

39%

3 bedroom

$1,599

6%

22%

4 bedroom

$1,435

14%

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Studio

Average rent

$1,499

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

36%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,099

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,843

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

39%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,599

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,435

Last 30 days

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$1,712
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Kingston, Kingston, ON is 2% lower than the median rent in Calvin Park, Kingston, ON.

Discover rentals in Downtown Kingston, Kingston, ON

Princess Towers - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9

Excellent

Princess Towers

401 Princess St, Kingston, ON K7L 5C9

Studio–3 beds

1 bath

$660–$2,120

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 1

401 Princess Street #1018 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Kingston apartment for rent in Kingston

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 31

Barrie St & Colborne St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Kingston apartment for rent in Kingston

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

223 Princess St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Kingston condo for rent in Kingston

2 beds

2 baths

$2,650

Condo for rent

Available Sep 6

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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 $1,712 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downtown Kingston?

Average rent prices in Downtown Kingston have decreased by 1% 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 10% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $188 less 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 $68,000/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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