Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
Niagara Falls, ON

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Niagara Falls, ON rent slipped 7.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,999/month. Renters today are paying $142 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially unchanged.

  • Compared to national trends

    Niagara Falls runs 5.2% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it slightly above average in cost among Canadian metros with 54 total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Niagara Falls rent for about $1,192/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,700/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,900/month. Houses command a median of $2,495/month while apartments sit at $1,895/month, reflecting distinct price tiers for renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Leeming rents rose 34.4% year over year to $2,200/month, contrasting with the citywide decline of 7.0%. This neighborhood is a local hotspot while others like Olden and Coronation saw declines over 25%.

Median rent

Median rent in Niagara Falls

$1,999/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Niagara Falls is $1,999 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $99 more per month.

$2.70

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Niagara Falls

54

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Niagara Falls rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Niagara Falls, ON

Average rent prices in Niagara Falls have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 Niagara Falls, ON

Rent prices in Niagara Falls vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Niagara Falls is $1,895, whereas a house costs $2,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Niagara Falls run $1,710 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,905.

Listings

Studio

$1,192

1%

7%

1 bedroom

$1,700

6%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,900

2%

8%

3 bedroom

$2,395

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$2,550

2%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,192

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

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

Compare median rent prices in Niagara Falls and Buffalo by all bedroom counts and property types.

Niagara Falls

Median rent price$1,999
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Niagara Falls, ON is 33% higher than the median rent in Buffalo, NY.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Buffalo

$1,500

increased by8%
Last year
Cheektowaga

$1,800

increased by23%
Last year
Getzville

$1,550

decreased by1%
Last year
Grand Island

$1,350

Flat
Last year
Kenmore

$1,300

increased by1%
Last year
Lewiston

$1,576

decreased by17%
Last year

Discover rentals in Niagara Falls, ON

5374 Huron St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Niagara Falls

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

5241 Montrose Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Hodgson apartment for rent in Niagara Falls

6530 Ash St Unit 6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Corwin house for rent in Niagara Falls

1974 Portage Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Niagara Falls

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Frequently asked questions for Niagara Falls, ON

Quick answers to common questions about the Niagara Falls rental market.

How much is rent in Niagara Falls?

The average rent in Niagara Falls is $1,999 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Niagara Falls?

Average rent prices in Niagara Falls have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Niagara Falls rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Niagara Falls is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $99 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Niagara Falls?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Niagara Falls are Corwin ($1,700/mo), Ker ($1,710/mo), and Portage ($1,805/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Niagara Falls?

To comfortably afford rent in Niagara Falls, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Niagara Falls?

Looking at our July 2026 numbers, May offers the lowest rents in Niagara Falls while January sees the highest, with roughly a 4.6% difference between these months. December shows the least competition with lower demand.

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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7277 Wilson Cres, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 7G5, CAN
4691 Morrison Street, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 2C1, CAN
4743 Ryerson Crescent, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 1E6, CAN
5777 Sunnylea Cres, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 2S1, CAN
8230 Westwood St, Niagara Falls, ON L2H 1Y4, CAN
6267 Drummond Road, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 4M7, CAN
7622 Chorozy Street, Niagara Falls, ON L2H 2P1, CAN
3865 Front Street - 103, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 6G3, CAN
6530 Ash St, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 2H5, CAN
3865 Front Street - 203, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 6G3, CAN
6913 Kelly Dr, Niagara Falls, ON L2H 3J7, CAN
3786 St James Ave, Niagara Falls, ON L2J 2R1, CAN
5369 Morrison Street, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 2E6, CAN
6921 Barker St, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 1Z5, CAN
5319 McRae Street, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 1R3, CA
5241 Montrose Rd, Niagara Falls, ON L2H 2T1, CAN
1974 Portage Rd, Niagara Falls, ON L2J 4J7, CAN
5698 Main St, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 0Z2, CAN
7701 Lundy'S Lane, Niagara Falls, ON L2H 1H3, CAN
3618 Main St, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 6A8, CAN