Last updated on September 10, 2026

Average rent in
London, ON

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where London, ON rent stands today

    London, ON rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,867/month. Renters are paying $26 less per month on average than last year, with no change month to month.

  • London, ON is 1.7% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. The market offers 287 total rentals, positioning it near the national average in price.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for $1,349/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,660/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,125/month in London, ON. Larger units like 3-bedrooms rent for $2,329/month, while 4+ bedrooms rent for $700/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Medway stands out with a 34.9% year-over-year rent increase, reaching a median of $2,334/month. This rise contrasts with the overall citywide rents, which are essentially flat year over year.

Median rent

Median rent in London

$1,867/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in London is $1,867 per month as of September 2026. This is 2% below the national average rent, or $33 less per month.

$2.02

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in London

287

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,865, whereas a house costs $2,289. 1-bedroom apartments in London run $1,670 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,144.

Listings

Studio

$1,349

2%

4%

1 bedroom

$1,660

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,125

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,329

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$700

10%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,349

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,660

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,125

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,329

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$700

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

1%

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$1,867
decreased by2%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,840
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in London, ON is 1% higher than the median rent in Brantford, ON.

Discover rentals in London, ON

75 Ann Street - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

75 Ann Street

75 Ann St, London, ON N6A 1R1

1 bed

0 baths

$577–$770

704 Waterloo Street #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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235 Hamilton Rd #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

3-235 Hamilton Rd

235 Hamilton Rd #3, London, ON N5Z 1P9

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

$900

Price drop

435 Grey Street - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

3h ago

8.4

Very good

435 Grey Street

435 Grey St, London, ON N6B 1H2

1–2 beds

1 bath

$920–$1,320

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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 $1,867 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in London?

Average rent prices in London have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does London rent compare to the national average?

Rent in London is 2% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $33 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in London?

The most affordable neighborhoods in London are Southcrest ($1,478/mo), Huron Heights ($1,585/mo), and Stoney Creek ($1,599/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in London?

To comfortably afford rent in London, you'd need to earn approximately $75,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in London?

June offers the lowest rents of the year in London, while winter months like December also see reduced competition and potentially better deals, with about a 5% difference between peak and off-peak pricing.

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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