Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 4, 2026
Average rent in
Ottawa, ON
Average rent in
Last updated on November 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Ottawa, ON rent slipped modestly year over year, with a current median of $2,100/month. Renters are paying $35 less per month on average than last year, indicating a slight cooldown in the market.
Compared to national trends
Ottawa runs 10.5% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market with 779 total rentals available across the city.
Price ranges
Studios in Ottawa rent for about $1,550/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,961/month, 2-bedrooms at $2,400/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,650/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,800/month. These figures reflect the range renters can expect across bedroom sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
Mckellar Heights saw rents fall 56.8% year over year to $1,910/month across 14 rentals, marking a notable local decline compared to the modest citywide cooling. Crystal Bay also cooled with a 56.5% drop to $2,174/month, showing localized shifts within Ottawa's rental landscape.
Median rent
Median rent in Ottawa
$2,100/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Ottawa is $2,100 per month as of October 2026. This is 11% above the national average rent, or $200 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Ottawa
779
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Ottawa rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Ottawa, ON
Average rent prices in Ottawa have remained the same over the last month and have decreased 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
Ottawa, ON
Rent prices in Ottawa vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ottawa is $2,080, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Ottawa run $1,959 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,550 | No Change | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $1,961 |  1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,400 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,650 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,800 | 5% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Centretown | $1,900 | |
Centretown West | $2,079 | |
Cyrville | $1,800 | |
Downtown Ottawa | $2,169 | |
Hintonburg | $1,900 | |
Lower Town | $2,060 | |
Pineview | $2,230 | |
Queensway Terrace South | $2,440 | |
Sandy Hill | $1,750 | |
Westboro | $2,150 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,080 | No Change | 1% | |
Condos | $2,195 | 4% | 2% | |
Houses | $2,800 | No Change | 4% | |
Rooms | $995 | 14% | 11% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,550
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,961
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,650
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
4%
Centretown
Average rent
$1,900
Centretown West
Average rent
$2,079
Downtown Ottawa
Average rent
$2,169
Cyrville
Average rent
$1,800
Queensway Terrace South
Average rent
$2,440
Sandy Hill
Average rent
$1,750
Lower Town
Average rent
$2,060
Westboro
Average rent
$2,150
Hintonburg
Average rent
$1,900
Pineview
Average rent
$2,230
Apartments
Average rent
$2,080
Last year
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,800
Last year
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
11%
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
11%higher than the national median
16%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Ottawa, ON is 5% lower than the median rent in Belleville, ON.
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5d+ ago
Manordale apartment for rent in Ottawa
4 beds
1 bath
$695
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
5d+ ago
8 Foxmeadow Lane, Ottawa, ON K2G 3W2
1 bed
2 baths
$750
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
2h ago
296 Somerset St E, Ottawa, ON K1N 6W1
4 beds
1 bath
$800–$2,800
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
325 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, ON K1N 6P8
1 bed
0 baths
$855
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
Lower Town condo for rent in Ottawa
40 Sussex Apts., Ottawa, ON K1N 9C8
2 beds
2 baths
$6,250
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.Condo for rent
1d ago
74 Nicholas St, Ottawa, ON K1N 0H2
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$4,995
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
Lindenlea townhouse for rent in Ottawa
3 beds
3 baths
$4,900
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 Dec 1
1d ago
100 Argyle Ave, Ottawa, ON K2P 1B6
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,823–$4,934
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
9h ago
Verified
2380 Baseline Rd, Ottawa, ON K2C 3J4
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,567–$2,599
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
11h ago
Verified
360 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa, ON K1P 1C8
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,924–$2,849
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
39m ago
Verified
2070 Scott St, Ottawa, ON K1Z 0C8
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,650–$2,950
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
39m ago
Verified
70 Gloucester St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1N6
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,710–$3,385
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 Feb 1
9h ago
Verified
2380 Baseline Rd, Ottawa, ON K2C 3J4
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,567–$2,599
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
39m ago
Verified
2070 Scott St, Ottawa, ON K1Z 0C8
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,650–$2,950
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
39m ago
Verified
70 Gloucester St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1N6
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,710–$3,385
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 Feb 1
39m ago
Verified
350 Mayfield St, Ottawa, ON K1L 7W1
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,329–$1,850
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
9h ago
Verified
2380 Baseline Rd, Ottawa, ON K2C 3J4
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,567–$2,599
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
11h ago
Verified
360 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa, ON K1P 1C8
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,924–$2,849
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
39m ago
Verified
70 Gloucester St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1N6
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,710–$3,385
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 Feb 1
39m ago
Verified
350 Mayfield St, Ottawa, ON K1L 7W1
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,329–$1,850
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
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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 $2,100 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Ottawa?
Average rent prices in Ottawa have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Ottawa rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Ottawa is 11% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Ottawa?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Ottawa are Sandy Hill ($1,750/mo), Cyrville ($1,800/mo), and Centretown ($1,900/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Ottawa?
To comfortably afford rent in Ottawa, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/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).