Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 1, 2026
Average rent in
Oshawa, ON
Average rent in
Last updated on November 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Oshawa, ON rent slipped 2.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,899/month. Renters today are paying $54 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the peak of $2,138/month in October 2024.
Compared to national trends
Oshawa rents are essentially flat compared to the $1,900/month national median, with 73 total rentals available. This positions Oshawa as a market closely aligned with the national median rent level.
Price ranges
Studios in Oshawa rent for $1,564/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,675/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,937/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,350/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,000/month. Apartments make up two-thirds of the market, renting around $1,895/month, while houses rent for $2,474/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Taunton rents fell 36.8% year over year to $1,895/month across 20 rentals. Pinecrest also saw a decline of 29.7% to $1,845/month, while Lakeview rents rose 18.1% to $2,152/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Oshawa
$1,899/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Oshawa is $1,899 per month as of October 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Oshawa
73
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 3% 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 $1,895, whereas a house costs $2,474. 1-bedroom apartments in Oshawa run $1,690 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,937.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,564 | 1% |  15% | |
1 bedroom | $1,675 | 2% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,937 | 2% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,350 | No Change | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | 2% | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Centennial | $1,884 | |
Donevan | $1,976 | |
Downtown Oshawa | $1,825 | |
Eastdale | $2,049 | |
Lakeview | $2,152 | |
Mclaughlin | $2,152 | |
Pinecrest | $1,845 | |
Samac | $2,084 | |
Taunton | $1,895 | |
Vanier | $1,959 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,895 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,200 | 19% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,474 | 2% | 5% | |
Rooms | $830 | 15% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,564
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,675
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,937
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
2%
Downtown Oshawa
Average rent
$1,825
Vanier
Average rent
$1,959
Centennial
Average rent
$1,884
Mclaughlin
Average rent
$2,152
Lakeview
Average rent
$2,152
Eastdale
Average rent
$2,049
Donevan
Average rent
$1,976
Samac
Average rent
$2,084
Pinecrest
Average rent
$1,845
Taunton
Average rent
$1,895
Apartments
Average rent
$1,895
Last year
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
19%
Houses
Average rent
$2,474
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$830
Last 30 days
15%
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
11%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Oshawa, ON is 10% lower than the median rent in Ajax, ON.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,100
5%$2,261
3%$2,295
2%$1,925
8%$1,757
5%$2,249
5%$2,899
15%$1,695
6%$2,399
$2,100
9%$1,922
6%$2,148
9%Discover rentals in Oshawa, ON
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$780
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.House for rent
Available Aug 17
3d ago
1059 Cedar St && 245 Wentworth St W, Oshawa, ON L1J None
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,650–$2,200
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.Apartment for rent
17h ago
95 Quebec St, Oshawa, ON L1H 2K6
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,666–$1,899
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
190 Nonquon Rd, Oshawa, ON L1G 3S7
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,669–$1,924
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
80 Bond St E, Oshawa, ON L1G 0E6
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,579–$2,890
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Donevan apartment for rent in Oshawa
2 beds
2 baths
$2,850
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.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
2d ago
100 Bond St E, Oshawa, ON L1G 0B7
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,590–$2,800
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
333 Simcoe St N Apt S, Oshawa, ON L1G 4T2
2 beds
2 baths
$2,449
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.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
14h ago
380 Gibb St, Oshawa, ON L1J 1Z3
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,899–$2,572
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.Apartment for rent
17h ago
110 Nonquon Rd, Oshawa, ON L1G 7H5
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,582–$1,829
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.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 30
1d ago
33 Richmond St W, Oshawa, ON L1G 1A4
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,764–$1,896
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
349 Regency Towers Apts., Oshawa, ON L1J 1X4
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,793–$2,028
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
390 Division St, Oshawa, ON L1G 5M9
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395
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.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 3
5d+ ago
Verified
211 Hibbert Ave #2, Oshawa, ON L1J 1V4
1 bed
1 bath
$1,450
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 16
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$780
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.House for rent
Available Aug 17
2d ago
191 Nonquon Rd, Oshawa, ON L1G 3S3
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,675–$1,895
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.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
14h ago
380 Gibb St, Oshawa, ON L1J 1Z3
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,899–$2,572
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.Apartment for rent
17h ago
110 Nonquon Rd, Oshawa, ON L1G 7H5
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,582–$1,829
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.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 30
1d ago
349 Regency Towers Apts., Oshawa, ON L1J 1X4
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,793–$2,028
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
190 Nonquon Rd, Oshawa, ON L1G 3S7
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,669–$1,924
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.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 October 31, 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 3% 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 Downtown Oshawa ($1,825/mo), Pinecrest ($1,845/mo), and Centennial ($1,884/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).