Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Kitchener, ON
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Kitchener, ON rent slipped 3.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,839/month. Renters today are paying $60 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the 2024 peak of $2,090/month.
Compared to national trends
Kitchener sits 3.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 168 total rentals offering a moderate market size for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Kitchener run around $1,449/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,700/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,995/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,350/month. Apartments make up 75.2% of rentals, with houses at a median of $2,200/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Northward rents rose 24.9% year over year to $1,995/month, contrasting with the citywide decline of 3.2%. This neighborhood is a standout in an otherwise cooling market.
Median rent
Median rent in Kitchener
$1,839/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Kitchener is $1,839 per month as of October 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $61 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kitchener
168
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kitchener rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Kitchener, ON
Average rent prices in Kitchener have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,827, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Kitchener run $1,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,995.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,449 | No Change | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,700 | No Change | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,995 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,315 | No Change | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $3,350 | 28% |  16% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Alpine | $1,699 | |
Centreville Chicopee | $1,695 | |
Country Hills East | $1,952 | |
Grand River South | $2,050 | |
Laurentian Hills | $1,758 | |
Pioneer Park | $1,983 | |
Rosemount | $1,934 | |
Stanley Park | $1,795 | |
Vanier | $1,799 | |
Victoria Hills | $1,775 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,827 | 1% | 2% | |
Condos | $1,900 | 5% | 10% | |
Houses | $2,200 | 5% | 15% | |
Rooms | $850 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,449
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,315
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,350
Last 30 days
28%
Last year
16%
Centreville Chicopee
Average rent
$1,695
Pioneer Park
Average rent
$1,983
Vanier
Average rent
$1,799
Victoria Hills
Average rent
$1,775
Rosemount
Average rent
$1,934
Country Hills East
Average rent
$1,952
Alpine
Average rent
$1,699
Grand River South
Average rent
$2,050
Laurentian Hills
Average rent
$1,758
Stanley Park
Average rent
$1,795
Apartments
Average rent
$1,827
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
10%
Houses
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
15%
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
3%lower than the national median
18%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
$2,245
2%$1,875
9%$2,295
1%$2,030
4%$1,675
12%$1,825
$2,099
2%$1,749
3%$1,855
4%$2,250
5%$2,385
1%$1,995
Discover rentals in Kitchener, ON
1d ago
200 Old Carriage Dr, Kitchener, ON N2P 0C7
1–4 beds
2 baths
$800–$2,999
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Lower Doon house for rent in Kitchener
3 beds
3.5 baths
$850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Mar 28
2d ago
Lower Doon house for rent in Kitchener
3 beds
4 baths
$850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Mar 28
5d+ ago
Stanley Park apartment for rent in Kitchener
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Mount Hope Huron Park house for rent in Kitchener
3 beds
1 bath
$3,395
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
50 Otterbein Rd, Kitchener, ON N2B 0B3
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,920–$3,392
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4286 King St E, Kitchener, ON N2P 2G5
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,250–$2,950
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
City Commercial Core condo for rent in Kitchener
2 beds
2 baths
$2,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Dec 1
2h ago
Verified
169 Borden Ave N, Kitchener, ON N2H 0E2
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,730–$2,890
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.Apartment for rent
54m ago
1442 Highland Rd W, Kitchener, ON N2N 0C9
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$2,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1h ago
49 The Boniface Apartments, Kitchener, ON N2C 2H8
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,590–$1,876
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3h ago
80 Mooregate Cres, Kitchener, ON N2M 5G1
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,453–$1,991
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
10 Monteagle Cres, Kitchener, ON N2N 1N1
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 6
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$3,000
Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 1
54m ago
1442 Highland Rd W, Kitchener, ON N2N 0C9
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$2,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4h ago
1673 Huron Rd, Kitchener, ON N2R 0T3
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,449–$2,299
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
7h ago
294 Lorne Ave, Kitchener, ON N2M 3Z1
1 bed
1 bath
$1,524–$1,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
9h ago
1505 Ottawa St N, Kitchener, ON N2A 0E8
1 bed
1 bath
$2,130–$2,205
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $1,839 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kitchener?
Average rent prices in Kitchener have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Kitchener rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kitchener is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $61 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Kitchener?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Kitchener are Centreville Chicopee ($1,695/mo), Alpine ($1,699/mo), and Laurentian Hills ($1,758/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Kitchener?
To comfortably afford rent in Kitchener, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/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).