Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Oshawa, ON
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Oshawa, ON rent slipped 4.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,899/month. Renters today are paying $114 less per month on average than last year, despite a 1.3% month-over-month increase in September 2026.
Compared to national trends
Oshawa sits 0.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 85 total rentals offering a modest market size for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Oshawa run around $1,549/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,647/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,995/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,500/month. Apartments make up 71.2% of total rentals, while houses rent for a median of $2,354/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Taunton rents fell 34.2% year over year to $1,975/month across 17 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 4.8% drop, showing a sharper cooldown in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Oshawa
$1,899/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Oshawa is $1,899 per month as of September 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Oshawa
85
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Oshawa rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Oshawa, ON
Average rent prices in Oshawa have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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
Oshawa, ON
Rent prices in Oshawa vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Oshawa is $1,889, whereas a house costs $2,354. 1-bedroom apartments in Oshawa run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,995.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,549 |  8% | 16% | |
1 bedroom | $1,647 | 2% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,995 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,352 | No Change | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $3,500 | 10% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Centennial | $1,790 | |
Donevan | $1,845 | |
Downtown Oshawa | $1,849 | |
Eastdale | $1,799 | |
Lakeview | $1,889 | |
Mclaughlin | $2,300 | |
Pinecrest | $1,939 | |
Samac | $1,950 | |
Taunton | $1,975 | |
Vanier | $2,024 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,889 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,699 | 35% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,354 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $830 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,549
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
16%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,647
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,352
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
6%
Downtown Oshawa
Average rent
$1,849
Vanier
Average rent
$2,024
Centennial
Average rent
$1,790
Mclaughlin
Average rent
$2,300
Lakeview
Average rent
$1,889
Eastdale
Average rent
$1,799
Samac
Average rent
$1,950
Pinecrest
Average rent
$1,939
Donevan
Average rent
$1,845
Taunton
Average rent
$1,975
Apartments
Average rent
$1,889
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,699
Last 30 days
35%
Houses
Average rent
$2,354
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$830
Last 30 days
5%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Oshawa, 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 Oshawa, ON compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Oshawa and Ajax by all bedroom counts and property types.
Oshawa
Equal to the the national median
16%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Oshawa, ON is 14% lower than the median rent in Ajax, ON.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,199
1%$2,200
1%$2,334
2%$2,310
11%$1,769
4%$2,300
4%$2,945
2%$1,719
2%$2,399
2%$2,300
2%$1,950
10%$2,314
20%Discover rentals in Oshawa, ON
5d+ ago
Centennial apartment for rent in Oshawa
2 beds
1 bath
$800
$750
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$780
House for rent
Available Aug 17
17h ago
Donevan apartment for rent in Oshawa
2 beds
1 bath
$1,595
$1,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
525 Saint Lawrence Ave, Oshawa, ON L1H 7V8
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,549–$2,149
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Oshawa
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,400
House for rent
Available Aug 24
1d ago
80 Bond St E, Oshawa, ON L1G 0E6
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,579–$2,890
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
100 Bond St E, Oshawa, ON L1G 0B7
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,590–$2,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
333 Simcoe St N Apt S, Oshawa, ON L1G 4T2
2 beds
2 baths
$2,699
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
9h ago
349 Regency Towers Apts., Oshawa, ON L1J 1X4
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,798–$2,024
Apartment for rent
1d ago
190 Nonquon Rd, Oshawa, ON L1G 3S7
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,645–$1,949
Apartment for rent
1d ago
80 Bond St E, Oshawa, ON L1G 0E6
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,579–$2,890
Apartment for rent
3d ago
33 Richmond St W, Oshawa, ON L1G 1A4
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,799–$1,939
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
390 Division St, Oshawa, ON L1G 5M9
1 bed
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 3
5d+ ago
Verified
190 Highland Ave, Oshawa, ON L1H 6A8
3 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 13
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,100
$3,000
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1.5 baths
$1,850
Condo for rent
Available Sep 15
9h ago
349 Regency Towers Apts., Oshawa, ON L1J 1X4
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,798–$2,024
Apartment for rent
1d ago
190 Nonquon Rd, Oshawa, ON L1G 3S7
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,645–$1,949
Apartment for rent
1d ago
80 Bond St E, Oshawa, ON L1G 0E6
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,579–$2,890
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
100 Bond St E, Oshawa, ON L1G 0B7
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,590–$2,800
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Oshawa, ON
Quick answers to common questions about the Oshawa rental market.
How much is rent in Oshawa?
The average rent in Oshawa is $1,899 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Oshawa?
Average rent prices in Oshawa have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Oshawa rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Oshawa is roughly the same as the national average.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Oshawa?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Oshawa are Centennial ($1,790/mo), Eastdale ($1,799/mo), and Donevan ($1,845/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Oshawa?
To comfortably afford rent in Oshawa, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Oshawa?
August offers the lowest rents in Oshawa, with approximately 5.5% lower prices compared to December's peak rates. May is the most competitive month with higher demand, while December sees the least competition.
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).