Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Oakville, ON

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Oakville, ON rent slipped 14.7% year over year, with a current median of $2,325/month. Renters today are paying $400 less per month on average than last year, following a decline from the peak of $2,850/month in December 2024.

  • Oakville runs 22.4% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market for renters within the region despite a limited total rental inventory of 52 units.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Oakville rent for about $1,650/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,184/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,524/month. The 3-bedroom median is $2,999/month, while 4+ bedroom units are at $1,600/month. These figures reflect the range across bedroom types in the city.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Wedgewood Creek rents fell 39.0% year over year to $2,195/month across 20 rentals, marking a sharper decline than the citywide 14.7% drop. Bronte also cooled with a 28.8% decline to $2,474/month, showing localized softness amid the broader market cooldown.

Median rent

Median rent in Oakville

$2,325/mo

decreased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Oakville is $2,325 per month as of October 2026. This is 22% above the national average rent, or $425 more per month.

$3.17

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Oakville

52

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Oakville 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 Oakville, ON

Average rent prices in Oakville have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 15% 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 Oakville, ON

Rent prices in Oakville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Oakville is $2,295, whereas a house costs $2,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Oakville run $2,184 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,495.

Listings

Studio

$1,650

10%

No Change

1 bedroom

$2,184

4%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,524

6%

19%

3 bedroom

$2,999

2%

12%

4 bedroom

$1,600

2%

60%

Studio

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,184

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,524

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

19%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,999

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

60%

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

Compare median rent prices in Oakville and Brampton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Oakville

Median rent price$2,325
increased by22%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,245
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Oakville, ON is 4% higher than the median rent in Brampton, ON.

Discover rentals in Oakville, ON

SiteLine (17 Stewart) Inc. - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

SiteLine (17 Stewart) Inc.

17 Stewart St, Oakville, ON L6K 1X4

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$792–$1,699

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Ridge Hill Towers - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

9.4

Excellent

Ridge Hill Towers

1130 Queens Ave, Oakville, ON L6H 2B6

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,685–$2,150

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Wallace Pines - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8.8

Very good

Wallace Pines

1260 Marlborough Crt, Oakville, ON L6H 3H5

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,750–$2,295

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
297 Queens Ave - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

8.4

Very good

297 Queens Ave

297 Queens Ave, Oakville, ON L6H 2B4

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,899–$2,849

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Oakville, ON

Quick answers to common questions about the Oakville rental market.

How much is rent in Oakville?

The average rent in Oakville is $2,325 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Oakville?

Average rent prices in Oakville have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 15% since last year.

How does Oakville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Oakville is 22% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $425 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Oakville?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Oakville are Central Oakville ($2,050/mo), Falgarwood ($2,184/mo), and Southwest Oakville ($2,250/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Oakville?

To comfortably afford rent in Oakville, you'd need to earn approximately $93,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

February offers the best rental deals in Oakville with the lowest rents of the year, running about 11% below May's peak prices. December is also favorable with the least competition from other renters.

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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