Last updated on September 6, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Oshawa, Oshawa, ON

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown Oshawa

$1,889/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown Oshawa is $1,889 per month as of September 2026. This is 1% below the national average rent, or $11 less per month.

$2.41

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown Oshawa

24

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Downtown Oshawa rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $1,894, whereas a house costs $2,327. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Oshawa run $1,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,999.

Listings

Studio

$1,595

4%

-

1 bedroom

$1,712

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$1,999

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,350

1%

11%

4 bedroom

$2,850

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,712

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,999

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

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$1,889
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,790
decreased by6%

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

A Building - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

A Building

Simcoe St N & King St E, Oshawa, ON L1H 1A9

1 bed

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

525 St. Lawrence Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d 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

Apartment for rent

95 Quebec Street - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

11h ago

8.8

Very good

95 Quebec Street

95 Quebec St, Oshawa, ON L1H 2K6

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,724–$1,999

Apartment for rent

33 Richmond Street W - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8.8

Very good

33 Richmond Street W

33 Richmond St W, Oshawa, ON L1G 1A4

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,799–$1,939

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,889 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downtown Oshawa?

Average rent prices in Downtown Oshawa have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Downtown Oshawa rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Downtown Oshawa is 1% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $11 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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