Last updated on June 8, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Kingston, Kingston, ON

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown Kingston

$1,995/mo

increased by27%

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown Kingston is $1,995 per month as of June 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $45 more per month.

$2.86

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown Kingston

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Downtown Kingston rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%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 decreased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 27% 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 $1,873, whereas a house costs $5,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Kingston run $1,815 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,272.

Listings

Studio

$2,150

No Change

34%

1 bedroom

$1,832

8%

17%

2 bedroom

$3,272

16%

63%

3 bedroom

$1,590

2%

7%

4 bedroom

$1,580

2%

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

34%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,832

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,272

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

63%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,590

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,580

Last 30 days

2%

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$1,995
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,849
decreased by5%

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

301 - 307 Barrie Street - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

3d ago

8.6

Very good

301 - 307 Barrie Street

301 Barrie St, Kingston, ON K7L 3L1

1–5 beds

0–1 bath

$725–$3,500

Apartment for rent

401 Princess Street #1006 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Kingston apartment for rent in Kingston

Apartment for rent

Available May 20

79 Queen St #79-2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Kingston apartment for rent in Kingston

79 Queen St #79-2, Kingston, ON K7K 1A5

2 beds

1 bath

$1,845

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

153 Brock Street #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

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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 $1,995 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downtown Kingston?

Average rent prices in Downtown Kingston have decreased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 27% since last year.

How does Downtown Kingston rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Downtown Kingston is 2% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $45 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 $80,000/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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