Last updated on June 12, 2026

Average rent in
London, ON

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    London, ON rent slipped 2.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,840/month. Renters today are paying $37 less per month on average than last year.

  • London sits 5.6% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 282 total rentals available, positioning it as a moderately priced market for renters seeking value in Ontario.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in London run around $1,325/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,650/month, and 2-bedrooms around $2,090/month. Houses rent for a median of $2,124/month while apartments sit at $1,833/month, offering distinct price options across property types.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Jackson rents fell 22.0% year over year to $1,950/month across 18 rentals, marking a sharper decline than the citywide -2.9%.

Median rent

Median rent in London

$1,840/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in London is $1,840 per month as of June 2026. This is 6% below the national average rent, or $110 less per month.

$2.03

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in London

282

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of London rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in London, ON

Average rent prices in London 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 London, ON

Rent prices in London vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in London is $1,833, whereas a house costs $2,124. 1-bedroom apartments in London run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,095.

Listings

Studio

$1,325

2%

8%

1 bedroom

$1,650

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,090

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,375

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$787

17%

19%

Studio

Average rent

$1,325

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,090

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,375

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$787

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

19%

The table above reflects average rent prices in London, 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 London, ON compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in London and Brantford by all bedroom counts and property types.

London

Median rent price$1,840
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,899
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in London, ON is 3% lower than the median rent in Brantford, ON.

Discover rentals in London, ON

75 Ann Street - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

9.4

Excellent

75 Ann Street

75 Ann St, London, ON N6A 1R1

1 bed

0 baths

$665

Apartment for rent

107 Edgehill Cres #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Medway house for rent in London

107 Edgehill Crescent - 1

107 Edgehill Cres #1, London, ON N6G 2T5

5 beds

2 baths

$700

House for rent

Available May 1

376 Central Ave Uppr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown London apartment for rent in London

376-378 Central Avenue - 376 - Upper

376 Central Ave Uppr, London, ON N6B 2E2

4 beds

2 baths

$850

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

Blossom Gate - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Blossom Gate

621, 625, 629 Kipps Lane, London, ON N5Y 0B1

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,200–$1,675

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for London, ON

Quick answers to common questions about the London rental market.

How much is rent in London?

The average rent in London is $1,840 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in London?

Average rent prices in London have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does London rent compare to the national average?

Rent in London is 6% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $110 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in London?

The most affordable neighborhoods in London are Huron Heights ($1,527/mo), Highland ($1,657/mo), and East London ($1,725/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in London?

To comfortably afford rent in London, 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 London?

London's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,700 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,000 monthly. These figures represent the current market conditions across the city's diverse rental inventory.

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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