Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
Oshawa, ON
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Oshawa, ON rent slipped 4.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,900/month. Renters today are paying $98 less per month on average than last year, even as month-to-month rent increased 2.6%.
Compared to national trends
Oshawa sits 2.6% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with a modest total rental inventory of 94 units across the city.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Oshawa run around $1,595/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,699/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,975/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,300/month. Apartments rent for a median of $1,899/month, while houses are higher at $2,354/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Pinecrest rents rose 27.0% year over year to $2,000/month, contrasting with the citywide decline of 4.2%. Taunton saw the largest drop at -16.0% to $1,824/month, showing divergent trends within Oshawa.
Median rent
Median rent in Oshawa
$1,900/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Oshawa is $1,900 per month as of June 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Oshawa
94
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 3% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,899, whereas a house costs $2,354. 1-bedroom apartments in Oshawa run $1,699 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,973.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,595 | 1% |  15% | |
1 bedroom | $1,699 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,975 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,312 | 2% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $3,300 | 4% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Centennial | $1,897 | |
Donevan | $1,949 | |
Downtown Oshawa | $1,900 | |
Eastdale | $1,999 | |
Lakeview | $1,900 | |
Mclaughlin | $2,226 | |
Pinecrest | $2,000 | |
Samac | $1,999 | |
Taunton | $1,824 | |
Vanier | $1,949 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,899 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,200 | No Change | 9% | |
Houses | $2,354 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $855 | 2% | 8% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,699
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,975
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,312
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
8%
Downtown Oshawa
Average rent
$1,900
Vanier
Average rent
$1,949
Centennial
Average rent
$1,897
Mclaughlin
Average rent
$2,226
Lakeview
Average rent
$1,900
Eastdale
Average rent
$1,999
Samac
Average rent
$1,999
Donevan
Average rent
$1,949
Taunton
Average rent
$1,824
Pinecrest
Average rent
$2,000
Apartments
Average rent
$1,899
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
Houses
Average rent
$2,354
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$855
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
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
3%lower than the national median
13%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
15%$2,200
17%$2,350
10%$1,922
8%$1,799
1%$2,317
2%$2,500
4%$1,699
4%$2,400
3%$2,250
3%$1,900
15%$2,358
43%Discover rentals in Oshawa, ON
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$829
House for rent
Available May 16
5d+ ago
Downtown Oshawa apartment for rent in Oshawa
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
666 King St E, Oshawa, ON L1H 7T7
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,549–$2,199
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Lakeview apartment for rent in Oshawa
2 beds
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
30m ago
80 Bond St E, Oshawa, ON L1G 0E6
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,579–$2,890
Apartment for rent
30m ago
100 Bond St E, Oshawa, ON L1G 0B7
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,690–$2,840
Apartment for rent
11h ago
333 Simcoe St N Apt S, Oshawa, ON L1G 4T2
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,149–$2,725
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
14h ago
380 Gibb St, Oshawa, ON L1J 1Z3
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,799–$2,599
Apartment for rent
30m ago
80 Bond St E, Oshawa, ON L1G 0E6
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,579–$2,890
Apartment for rent
30m ago
100 Bond St E, Oshawa, ON L1G 0B7
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,690–$2,840
Apartment for rent
12h ago
110 Nonquon Rd, Oshawa, ON L1G 7H5
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,665–$1,868
Apartment for rent
12h ago
349 Regency Towers Apts., Oshawa, ON L1J 1X4
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,799–$2,135
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1.5 baths
$1,900
Condo for rent
Available Jun 1
2d ago
Eastdale apartment for rent in Oshawa
751 Hillcroft St #2, Oshawa, ON L1G 7H8
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 24
5d+ ago
Eastdale apartment for rent in Oshawa
396 Fleetwood Dr #1, Oshawa, ON L1K 1C4
3 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 6
5d+ ago
Centennial apartment for rent in Oshawa
43 Taunton Rd E #39, Oshawa, ON L1G 3T6
3 beds
2 baths
$2,400
$2,295
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 7
30m ago
80 Bond St E, Oshawa, ON L1G 0E6
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,579–$2,890
Apartment for rent
30m ago
100 Bond St E, Oshawa, ON L1G 0B7
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,690–$2,840
Apartment for rent
12h ago
110 Nonquon Rd, Oshawa, ON L1G 7H5
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,665–$1,868
Apartment for rent
12h ago
349 Regency Towers Apts., Oshawa, ON L1J 1X4
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,799–$2,135
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 $1,900 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Oshawa?
Average rent prices in Oshawa have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Oshawa rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Oshawa is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Oshawa?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Oshawa are Taunton ($1,824/mo), Centennial ($1,897/mo), and Downtown Oshawa ($1,900/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?
Oshawa's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,800 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,000 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions across the city's diverse neighborhood options.
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).