Last updated on October 21, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Oshawa, Oshawa, ON

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown Oshawa

$1,842/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown Oshawa is $1,842 per month as of October 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $58 less per month.

$2.48

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown Oshawa

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Downtown Oshawa rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Downtown Oshawa, Oshawa, ON

Average rent prices in Downtown Oshawa have decreased by 3% 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 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 $1,825, whereas a house costs $2,424. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Oshawa run $1,730 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,892.

Listings

Studio

$1,539

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,761

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,892

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$2,350

3%

12%

4 bedroom

$3,000

No Change

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,539

Last 30 days

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,761

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,892

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

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$1,842
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,799
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Oshawa, Oshawa, ON is 2% higher than the median rent in Centennial, Oshawa, ON.

Discover rentals in Downtown Oshawa, Oshawa, ON

41 Fairbanks St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Oshawa apartment for rent in Oshawa

525 St. Lawrence Street - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

9.4

Excellent

525 St. Lawrence Street

525 Saint Lawrence Ave, Oshawa, ON L1H 7V8

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,549–$2,099

95 Quebec Street - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

8h ago

8.5

Very good

95 Quebec Street

95 Quebec St, Oshawa, ON L1H 2K6

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,666–$1,899

50 Adelaide Ave E and 290 & 300 Mary St N - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

10h ago

8.5

Very good

50 Adelaide Ave E and 290 & 300 Mary St N

50 Adelaide Ave E, Oshawa, ON L1G 1Y9

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,685–$2,121

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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 $1,842 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downtown Oshawa?

Average rent prices in Downtown Oshawa have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $58 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 $74,000/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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