Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 15, 2025

Average rent in
Ottawa, ON

Last updated on December 15, 2025

Last updated on December 15, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Ottawa, ON is $2,140. This is +13%, or $240, higher than the national average.

$3.32

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,140

increased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

950

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Ottawa, ON is $2,140. This is +13%, or $240, higher than the national average.

$3.32

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

12%
80%
7%
1%
0%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

At this time, we don't have information to generate a distribution. Please check back soon.

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Ottawa, ON

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Ottawa, ON have increased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 2% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Ottawa, ON

The monthly rent for an apartment in Ottawa, ON is $2,095. A 1-bedroom apartment in Ottawa, ON costs about $1,900 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,400. Houses for rent in Ottawa, ON are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,650.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,905

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,399

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,665

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$2,800

2%

5%

Studio

$1,535

1%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,535

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,905

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,399

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,665

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

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.

Compare rent prices in Ottawa, ON to other cities

Median rent prices in Ottawa, ON for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Belleville, ON.

Ottawa

Median rent price$2,140
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,849
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ottawa, ON is 16% higher than the median rent in Belleville, ON.

More data insights and reports

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Discover rentals in Ottawa, ON

Woodroffe Place - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Woodroffe Place

5 Majestic Dr, Ottawa, ON K2G 1C5

4 beds

2 baths

$450

House for rent

225 Ponderosa Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Ottawa

House for rent

Available Nov 17

1262 Rustic Drive - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.3

Excellent

1262 Rustic Drive

1262 Rustic Drive, Ottawa, ON K2C 2Y1

1 bed

1 bath

$720–$820

Apartment for rent

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5d+ ago

Canadian National Resource Council house for rent in Ottawa

House for rent

Available Jan 1

323 Besserer Street - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

8.8

Very good

323 Besserer Street

323 Besserer Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 6B4

5 beds

2 baths

$770–$800

Apartment for rent

Algonquin Place - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

Algonquin Place

115 101-115 Amaya, Ottawa, ON K2A 3R7

4 beds

1 bath

$785–$920

Apartment for rent

9 Wilton Crescent - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

9 Wilton Crescent

9 Wilton Crescent, Ottawa, ON K1S 2T3

Studio–3 beds

1 bath

$795–$865

Apartment for rent

177 Henderson - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

177 Henderson

177 Henderson Ave, Ottawa, ON K1N 7P7

5 beds

2 baths

$800–$850

Apartment for rent