Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
Medicine Hat, AB

Median rent

Median rent in Medicine Hat

$1,285/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Medicine Hat is $1,285 per month as of September 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $615 less per month.

$1.95

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Medicine Hat

31

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Medicine Hat rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Medicine Hat, AB

Average rent prices in Medicine Hat have remained the same over the last month and have increased 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 $1,280, whereas a house costs $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Medicine Hat run $1,185 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,345.

Listings

Studio

$1,062

2%

2%

1 bedroom

$1,189

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$1,345

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$1,700

2%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,062

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,189

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,345

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

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

Median rent price$1,285
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,839
decreased by3%

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.

Discover rentals in Medicine Hat, AB

Bona Vista - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Bona Vista

1617 2 Ave Ne, Medicine Hat, AB T1C 1A1

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,070–$1,665

525B - 525b Maple Avenue Southeast - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Medicine Hat

Harvester Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Harvester Apartments

2253 Southview Dr Se, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 1R5

2 beds

1 bath

$1,210–$1,385

Price drop

Fairway Plaza - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Fairway Plaza

672 College Dr Se, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7R5

2 beds

1 bath

$1,270–$1,510

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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 $1,285 per month as of September 12, 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 increased by 1% since last year.

How does Medicine Hat rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Medicine Hat is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $615 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Medicine Hat?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Medicine Hat are Se Hill ($1,280/mo), Marlborough Norwood ($1,291/mo), and Ne Crescent Heights ($1,291/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?

January offers the best rental deals in Medicine Hat, with rents running about 4.8% lower than November's peak pricing. December also presents good opportunities with the least competitive rental market conditions.

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).

Apartments for rent in Medicine Hat