Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Medicine Hat, AB
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Medicine Hat
$1,280/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Medicine Hat is $1,280 per month as of August 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $660 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Medicine Hat
38
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Medicine Hat rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Medicine Hat, AB
Average rent prices in Medicine Hat have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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
Medicine Hat, AB
Rent prices in Medicine Hat vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Medicine Hat is $1,275, whereas a house costs $1,590. 1-bedroom apartments in Medicine Hat run $1,225 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,320.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $998 |  2% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,225 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,320 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,690 | 5% | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Crestwood | $1,352 | |
Hamptons | $1,280 | |
Marlborough Norwood | $1,270 | |
Ne Crescent Heights | $1,275 | |
Se Hill | $1,295 | |
South Ridge | $1,242 | |
Southlands | $1,385 | |
Southview | $1,270 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,275 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,195 | - | - | |
Houses | $1,590 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$998
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,225
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,320
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,690
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
No Change
Southview
Average rent
$1,270
Marlborough Norwood
Average rent
$1,270
Ne Crescent Heights
Average rent
$1,275
Crestwood
Average rent
$1,352
Se Hill
Average rent
$1,295
Southlands
Average rent
$1,385
South Ridge
Average rent
$1,242
Hamptons
Average rent
$1,280
Apartments
Average rent
$1,275
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,195
Houses
Average rent
$1,590
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Medicine Hat, AB, 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 Medicine Hat, AB compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Medicine Hat and Airdrie by all bedroom counts and property types.
Medicine Hat
34%lower than the national median
6%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Medicine Hat, AB is 30% lower than the median rent in Airdrie, AB.
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13%Discover rentals in Medicine Hat, AB
6h ago
1910 Upland Dr Se, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3N9
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,155–$1,690
Apartment for rent
1d ago
97 Carswell Rd Se, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 1M2
2 beds
1 bath
$1,225–$1,350
Apartment for rent
3d ago
675 20 St Ne, Medicine Hat, AB T1C 1H4
2 beds
1 bath
$1,285–$1,460
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1617 2 Ave Ne, Medicine Hat, AB T1C 1A1
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,320–$1,605
Apartment for rent
2d ago
280 Southlands Blvd Se, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 0S4
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,548–$2,028
Apartment for rent
1d ago
66 & 66 Corbitt Way Se, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 1V3
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,260–$1,535
Apartment for rent
1d ago
549 Belfast St Se, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0S7
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,270–$1,505
Apartment for rent
3d ago
68 Cypress Way Se, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 1G8
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,305–$1,495
Apartment for rent
17h ago
407 5 Ave Se, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8C2
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,128–$1,435
Apartment for rent
1d ago
90 Sprague Way Se, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 3M1
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,085–$1,463
Apartment for rent
2d ago
29 7 St Ne, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 5P4
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$998–$1,465
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3000 Dunmore Rd Se, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 0V2
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,478–$1,948
Apartment for rent
17h ago
407 5 Ave Se, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8C2
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,128–$1,435
Apartment for rent
1d ago
90 Sprague Way Se, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 3M1
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,085–$1,463
Apartment for rent
2d ago
29 7 St Ne, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 5P4
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$998–$1,465
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3000 Dunmore Rd Se, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 0V2
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,478–$1,948
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3000 Dunmore Rd Se, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 0V2
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,478–$1,948
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1969 Upland Dr Se, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7K3
2 beds
1 bath
$1,231
Apartment for rent
2d ago
280 Southlands Blvd Se, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 0S4
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,548–$2,028
Apartment for rent
4d ago
672 College Dr Se, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7R5
2 beds
1 bath
$1,270–$1,510
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Medicine Hat, AB
Quick answers to common questions about the Medicine Hat rental market.
How much is rent in Medicine Hat?
The average rent in Medicine Hat is $1,280 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Medicine Hat?
Average rent prices in Medicine Hat have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Medicine Hat rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Medicine Hat is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $660 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Medicine Hat?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Medicine Hat are South Ridge ($1,242/mo), Southview ($1,270/mo), and Marlborough Norwood ($1,270/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Medicine Hat?
To comfortably afford rent in Medicine Hat, you'd need to earn approximately $51,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Medicine Hat?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Medicine Hat average around $1,210/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,350/month.
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).