Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
Kitchener, ON
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Kitchener, ON rent slipped 6.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,800/month. Renters today are paying $122 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat in September 2026.
Compared to national trends
Kitchener is 5.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. The city offers 148 total rentals, providing a modest selection for renters in this Ontario market.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Kitchener run around $1,450/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,695/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,970/month, 3-bedrooms around $2,206/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $3,440/month. This range reflects the variety available to renters across bedroom sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Kitchener climbed by 358.7% year over year, a large increase compared to the overall market decline. This surge shows a distinct trend in larger rental units compared to the citywide rent slip.
Median rent
Median rent in Kitchener
$1,799/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Kitchener is $1,799 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kitchener
148
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 6% 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 $1,795, whereas a house costs $2,199. 1-bedroom apartments in Kitchener run $1,695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,970.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,450 | 4% | 11% | |
1 bedroom | $1,695 |  1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,970 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,206 | No Change | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $3,440 | 1% | 51% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Alpine | $1,775 | |
Centreville Chicopee | $1,745 | |
Cherry Hill | $1,699 | |
City Commercial Core | $1,849 | |
Country Hills East | $1,954 | |
Highland West | $1,800 | |
Pioneer Park | $1,941 | |
Rosemount | $1,899 | |
Vanier | $1,850 | |
Victoria Hills | $1,764 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,795 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,050 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,199 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $850 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,970
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,206
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,440
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
51%
Centreville Chicopee
Average rent
$1,745
Vanier
Average rent
$1,850
Country Hills East
Average rent
$1,954
Rosemount
Average rent
$1,899
Victoria Hills
Average rent
$1,764
Pioneer Park
Average rent
$1,941
Cherry Hill
Average rent
$1,699
Highland West
Average rent
$1,800
Alpine
Average rent
$1,775
City Commercial Core
Average rent
$1,849
Apartments
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,199
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$850
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
5%lower than the national median
16%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kitchener, ON is 18% lower than the median rent in Brampton, ON.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,200
1%$1,840
4%$2,334
2%$2,035
3%$1,740
3%$1,649
$2,145
2%$1,769
4%$1,871
$2,300
4%$2,399
2%$1,987
4%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
5d+ ago
262 Kingswood Dr, Kitchener, ON N2E 2K2
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,311–$1,772
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
772 Stirling Ave S, Kitchener, ON N2M 3K3
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,395–$1,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
50 Otterbein Rd, Kitchener, ON N2B 0B3
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,920–$3,392
Apartment for rent
2d ago
4286 King St E, Kitchener, ON N2P 2G5
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,250–$2,950
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
169 Borden Ave N, Kitchener, ON N2H 0E2
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,730–$2,890
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
12h ago
Verified
169 Borden Ave N, Kitchener, ON N2H 0E2
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,730–$2,890
Apartment for rent
1h ago
80 Mooregate Cres, Kitchener, ON N2M 5G1
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,453–$2,012
Apartment for rent
5h ago
120 Benton St, Kitchener, ON N2G 0C7
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,924–$2,424
Apartment for rent
6h ago
170 100-120-170 Old Carriage Drive, Kitchener, ON N2P 1Z7
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,875–$1,987
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Condo for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
5.5 baths
$4,600
House for rent
Available Sep 1
12h ago
Verified
169 Borden Ave N, Kitchener, ON N2H 0E2
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,730–$2,890
Apartment for rent
5h ago
120 Benton St, Kitchener, ON N2G 0C7
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,924–$2,424
Apartment for rent
10h ago
24 Brybeck Cres, Kitchener, ON N2M 2C7
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,599–$1,849
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1673 Huron Rd, Kitchener, ON N2R 0T3
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,469–$2,330
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
900 King St W, Kitchener, ON N2G 1G5
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,504–$1,854
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 $1,799 per month as of September 12, 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 6% since last year.
How does Kitchener rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kitchener is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Kitchener?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Kitchener are Cherry Hill ($1,699/mo), Centreville Chicopee ($1,745/mo), and Victoria Hills ($1,764/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Kitchener?
To comfortably afford rent in Kitchener, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Kitchener?
December offers the best timing for apartment hunting in Kitchener, with the lowest seasonal rents and reduced competition. January sees the highest rents, with roughly a 4.5% difference between peak and off-peak months.
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).