Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Average rent in
Ottawa, ON
Average rent in
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Ottawa rent stands today
Ottawa, ON rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,150/month. Renters are paying $20 less per month on average than last year, a negligible change in the market.
Compared to national trends
Ottawa runs 13.2% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the pricier tier of Canadian metros with 721 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Ottawa rent for about $1,607/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,999/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,399/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,989/month. Houses command a median of $2,750/month while apartments sit at $2,125/month, showing two distinct price tiers in the rental market.
Neighborhood spotlight
Navan Vars rents fell 51.1% year over year to $2,055/month across 17 rentals. This local decline contrasts with the citywide trend, where rents are essentially flat year over year.
Median rent
Median rent in Ottawa
$2,150/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Ottawa is $2,150 per month as of September 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $250 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Ottawa
721
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Ottawa rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Ottawa, ON
Average rent prices in Ottawa have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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
Ottawa, ON
Rent prices in Ottawa vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ottawa is $2,125, whereas a house costs $2,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Ottawa run $1,999 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,399.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,607 | No Change | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,999 | No Change |  1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,399 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,505 | 2% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,989 | 2% | 14% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Centretown | $2,000 | |
Centretown West | $2,072 | |
Cyrville | $1,758 | |
Downtown Ottawa | $2,185 | |
Lower Town | $2,070 | |
Pineview | $2,250 | |
Queensway Terrace South | $2,327 | |
Sandy Hill | $1,850 | |
Vanier | $2,400 | |
Westboro | $2,170 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,125 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,300 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,750 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $867 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,607
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,999
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,399
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,505
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,989
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
14%
Centretown
Average rent
$2,000
Cyrville
Average rent
$1,758
Sandy Hill
Average rent
$1,850
Centretown West
Average rent
$2,072
Queensway Terrace South
Average rent
$2,327
Lower Town
Average rent
$2,070
Westboro
Average rent
$2,170
Pineview
Average rent
$2,250
Vanier
Average rent
$2,400
Downtown Ottawa
Average rent
$2,185
Apartments
Average rent
$2,125
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$867
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Ottawa, 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 Ottawa, ON compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Ottawa and Belleville by all bedroom counts and property types.
Ottawa
13%higher than the national median
16%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Ottawa, ON is 2% lower than the median rent in Belleville, ON.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,205
16%$1,500
4%$1,449
18%$1,815
7%$1,699
3%$1,550
6%$2,150
7%$2,087
7%$825
20%$1,872
10%$2,015
5%$2,280
11%Discover rentals in Ottawa, ON
2d ago
8 Foxmeadow Lane, Ottawa, ON K2G 3W2
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
296 Somerset St E, Ottawa, ON K1N 6W1
4 beds
1 bath
$800–$2,800
Apartment for rent
2d ago
388 Chapel St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7Z6
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
325 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, ON K1N 6P8
1 bed
0 baths
$855
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lower Town condo for rent in Ottawa
40 Sussex Apts., Ottawa, ON K1N 9C8
2 beds
2 baths
$6,250
Condo for rent
4d ago
Sandy Hill townhouse for rent in Ottawa
2 beds
2.5 baths
$5,500
House for rent
Available Sep 1
12h ago
74 Nicholas St, Ottawa, ON K1N 0H2
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,295–$4,995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
199 Slater St, Ottawa, ON K1P 0C8
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,900–$4,800
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
2380 Baseline Rd, Ottawa, ON K2C 3J4
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,850–$2,599
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
360 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa, ON K1P 1C8
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,907–$2,949
Apartment for rent
11m ago
Verified
40 Kirkland Pvt, Ottawa, ON K2T 0K3
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,285–$2,555
Apartment for rent
11m ago
Verified
70 Gloucester St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1N6
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,755–$2,940
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
20h ago
Verified
2380 Baseline Rd, Ottawa, ON K2C 3J4
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,850–$2,599
Apartment for rent
11m ago
Verified
40 Kirkland Pvt, Ottawa, ON K2T 0K3
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,285–$2,555
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
460 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON K1K 4Z2
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,279–$2,535
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
200 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L5
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,430–$3,250
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
2380 Baseline Rd, Ottawa, ON K2C 3J4
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,850–$2,599
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
360 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa, ON K1P 1C8
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,907–$2,949
Apartment for rent
11m ago
Verified
70 Gloucester St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1N6
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,755–$2,940
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
2h ago
Verified
473 Albert St, Ottawa, ON K1R 5B4
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,814–$3,099
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Ottawa, ON
Quick answers to common questions about the Ottawa rental market.
How much is rent in Ottawa?
The average rent in Ottawa is $2,150 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Ottawa?
Average rent prices in Ottawa have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Ottawa rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Ottawa is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Ottawa?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Ottawa are Cyrville ($1,758/mo), Sandy Hill ($1,850/mo), and Centretown ($2,000/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Ottawa?
To comfortably afford rent in Ottawa, you'd need to earn approximately $86,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Ottawa?
May offers the best rental deals in Ottawa with the lowest rents of the year, while September sees the highest prices with approximately a 4% difference between these months.
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).