Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Kitchener, ON
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Kitchener, ON rent slipped 7.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,775/month. Renters today are paying $118 less per month on average than last year, with rent holding essentially flat month to month.
Compared to national trends
Kitchener sits 9.0% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 193 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Kitchener run around $1,425/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,649/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,951/month. Houses command higher rents at $2,099/month, while apartments sit at $1,750/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Bridgeport rents fell 57.7% year over year to $1,649/month across 10 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 7.8% drop, showing a localized cooldown in Bridgeport.
Median rent
Median rent in Kitchener
$1,775/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Kitchener is $1,775 per month as of June 2026. This is 9% below the national average rent, or $175 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kitchener
193
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kitchener rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Kitchener, ON
Average rent prices in Kitchener have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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
Kitchener, ON
Rent prices in Kitchener vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kitchener is $1,750, whereas a house costs $2,099. 1-bedroom apartments in Kitchener run $1,649 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,951.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,425 |  3% | 13% | |
1 bedroom | $1,649 | No Change | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,951 | 1% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $2,200 | 1% | 17% | |
4 bedroom | $2,637 | 25% | 75% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Centreville Chicopee | $1,725 | |
Cherry Hill | $1,849 | |
City Commercial Core | $1,495 | |
Civic Centre | $1,597 | |
King East | $1,599 | |
Laurentian Hills | $1,745 | |
Mount Hope Huron Park | $1,624 | |
Pioneer Park | $1,772 | |
Vanier | $1,780 | |
Victoria Hills | $1,899 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,750 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,900 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,099 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $850 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,649
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,951
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
17%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,637
Last 30 days
25%
Last year
75%
Centreville Chicopee
Average rent
$1,725
City Commercial Core
Average rent
$1,495
Vanier
Average rent
$1,780
Victoria Hills
Average rent
$1,899
Laurentian Hills
Average rent
$1,745
Pioneer Park
Average rent
$1,772
Cherry Hill
Average rent
$1,849
King East
Average rent
$1,599
Civic Centre
Average rent
$1,597
Mount Hope Huron Park
Average rent
$1,624
Apartments
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,099
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in Kitchener, 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 Kitchener, ON compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Kitchener and Brampton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Kitchener
9%lower than the national median
13%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kitchener, ON is 19% lower than the median rent in Brampton, ON.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,200
17%$1,905
2%$2,350
10%$2,050
2%$1,880
2%$1,725
$2,025
2%$1,799
1%$1,855
1%$2,317
2%$2,400
3%$1,967
3%Discover rentals in Kitchener, ON
5d+ ago
Lower Doon house for rent in Kitchener
3 beds
4 baths
$850
House for rent
Available Mar 28
5d+ ago
Lower Doon house for rent in Kitchener
3 beds
3.5 baths
$850
House for rent
Available Mar 28
3d ago
294 Chandler Dr, Kitchener, ON N2E 2K1
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,000–$1,999
Apartment for rent
3d ago
270 Kingswood Dr, Kitchener, ON N2E 2K2
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,304–$1,924
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
50 Otterbein Rd, Kitchener, ON N2B 0B3
1–3 beds
1 bath
$2,030–$3,483
Apartment for rent
4d ago
220 Ira Needles Blvd, Kitchener, ON N2N 0C4
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,969–$3,024
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4286 King St E, Kitchener, ON N2P 2G5
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,250–$2,950
Apartment for rent
4d ago
475 King St E, Kitchener, ON N2G 0E6
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,978–$2,750
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
169 Borden Ave N, Kitchener, ON N2H 0E2
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,625–$2,080
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1673 Huron Rd, Kitchener, ON N2R 0T3
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,510–$2,321
Apartment for rent
1d ago
120 Benton St, Kitchener, ON N2G 0C7
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,799–$2,499
Apartment for rent
2d ago
528 Lancaster St W, Kitchener, ON N2K 0H7
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,625–$2,145
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
169 Borden Ave N, Kitchener, ON N2H 0E2
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,625–$2,080
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,302
Condo for rent
3d ago
Verified
406 Karn Street, Kitchener, ON N2M 2C1
3 beds
1 bath
$2,145
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
0 baths
$1,900
Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
1d ago
1673 Huron Rd, Kitchener, ON N2R 0T3
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,510–$2,321
Apartment for rent
1d ago
120 Benton St, Kitchener, ON N2G 0C7
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,799–$2,499
Apartment for rent
2d ago
900 King St W, Kitchener, ON N2G 1G5
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,425–$2,235
Apartment for rent
2d ago
170 100-120-170 Old Carriage Drive, Kitchener, ON N2P 1Z7
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,539–$1,999
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Kitchener, ON
Quick answers to common questions about the Kitchener rental market.
How much is rent in Kitchener?
The average rent in Kitchener is $1,775 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kitchener?
Average rent prices in Kitchener have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.
How does Kitchener rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kitchener is 9% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $175 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Kitchener?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Kitchener are City Commercial Core ($1,495/mo), Civic Centre ($1,597/mo), and King East ($1,599/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Kitchener?
To comfortably afford rent in Kitchener, you'd need to earn approximately $71,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Kitchener?
Kitchener's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,800 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $2,100 monthly. These figures reflect the current pricing across Ontario's Waterloo Region tech hub.
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).