Last updated on June 7, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Oshawa, Oshawa, ON

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown Oshawa

$1,900/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown Oshawa is $1,900 per month as of June 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.

$2.98

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown Oshawa

23

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Downtown Oshawa rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Downtown Oshawa, Oshawa, ON

Average rent prices in Downtown Oshawa have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 Downtown Oshawa, Oshawa, ON

Rent prices in Downtown Oshawa vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Oshawa is $1,899, whereas a house costs $2,299. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Oshawa run $1,799 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,975.

Listings

Studio

$1,595

1%

4%

1 bedroom

$1,799

2%

12%

2 bedroom

$1,975

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,299

3%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,850

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,799

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,975

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,299

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Oshawa, 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 Downtown Oshawa, Oshawa, ON compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Downtown Oshawa and Centennial by all bedroom counts and property types.

Downtown Oshawa

Median rent price$1,900
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,797
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Oshawa, Oshawa, ON is 6% higher than the median rent in Centennial, Oshawa, ON.

Discover rentals in Downtown Oshawa, Oshawa, ON

480 Drew Street #1 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Downtown Oshawa apartment for rent in Oshawa

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

202 Highland Avenue #2 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Downtown Oshawa apartment for rent in Oshawa

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

95 Quebec Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

95 Quebec Street

95 Quebec St, Oshawa, ON L1H 2K6

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,699–$2,099

Apartment for rent

480 Wilson Road North #2 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Downtown Oshawa apartment for rent in Oshawa

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Oshawa, Oshawa, ON

Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Oshawa rental market.

How much is rent in Downtown Oshawa?

The average rent in Downtown Oshawa is $1,900 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downtown Oshawa?

Average rent prices in Downtown Oshawa have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Downtown Oshawa rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Downtown Oshawa is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Oshawa?

To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Oshawa, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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