Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 3, 2026
Average rent in
Ottawa, ON
Average rent in
Last updated on August 3, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Ottawa, ON rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,160/month. Renters today are paying $3 less per month on average than last year, with a modest 0.5% increase month over month.
Compared to national trends
Ottawa runs 11.3% more expensive than the $1,940/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market with 901 total rentals available across the city.
Price ranges
Studios rent for about $1,600/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,950/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,390/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,505/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,945/month. Apartments make up 76.8% of total rentals, renting for a median of $2,100/month, while houses rent for $2,700/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Mckellar Heights rents fell 58.6% year over year to $1,800/month across 19 rentals, marking a notable local decline compared to the broadly flat citywide market.
Median rent
Median rent in Ottawa
$2,160/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Ottawa is $2,160 per month as of August 2026. This is 11% above the national average rent, or $220 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Ottawa
901
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Ottawa rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Ottawa, ON
Average rent prices in Ottawa have increased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $2,100, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Ottawa run $1,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,359.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,600 | No Change | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $1,950 |  1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,390 |  1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,505 | 1% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,945 | 1% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Centretown | $2,000 | |
Centretown West | $2,045 | |
Cyrville | $1,758 | |
Downtown Ottawa | $2,399 | |
Hintonburg | $2,102 | |
Lower Town | $2,015 | |
Pineview | $2,100 | |
Sandy Hill | $1,999 | |
Vanier | $2,350 | |
Westboro | $2,178 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,100 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,325 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,700 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $875 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,390
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,505
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,945
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
Centretown
Average rent
$2,000
Cyrville
Average rent
$1,758
Sandy Hill
Average rent
$1,999
Centretown West
Average rent
$2,045
Pineview
Average rent
$2,100
Vanier
Average rent
$2,350
Downtown Ottawa
Average rent
$2,399
Hintonburg
Average rent
$2,102
Westboro
Average rent
$2,178
Lower Town
Average rent
$2,015
Apartments
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,325
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$875
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
11%higher than the national median
19%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Ottawa, ON is 7% lower than the median rent in Belleville, ON.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,315
12%$1,720
2%$1,467
17%$1,719
5%$1,645
5%$1,500
4%$1,899
10%$2,070
3%$1,800
$1,900
1%$2,272
5%$2,270
5%Discover rentals in Ottawa, ON
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ottawa
1 bed
1.5 baths
$650
House for rent
Available Aug 19
5d+ ago
Canadian National Resource Council house for rent in Ottawa
1 bed
1 bath
$760
House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
The Glebe apartment for rent in Ottawa
4 beds
2 baths
$825
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 10
2d ago
1148 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa, ON K2C 2T1
3–4 beds
1 bath
$850–$875
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
The Glebe house for rent in Ottawa
5 beds
3.5 baths
$7,000
House for rent
Available Sep 1
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ottawa
4 beds
4 baths
$5,900
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Westboro house for rent in Ottawa
267 Kirchoffer Ave, Ottawa, ON K2A 1Y1
4 beds
5 baths
$5,500
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
360 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa, ON K1P 1C8
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,924–$2,999
Apartment for rent
48m ago
Verified
170 Metcalfe St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1P3
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,925–$2,450
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
2h ago
Verified
2380 Baseline Rd, Ottawa, ON K2C 3J4
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,499–$2,599
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
70 Gloucester St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1N6
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,955–$2,920
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
2h ago
Verified
2380 Baseline Rd, Ottawa, ON K2C 3J4
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,499–$2,599
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
1394 Highgate Rd, Ottawa, ON K2C 2Y6
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,413–$2,399
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
1800 Baseline Rd, Ottawa, ON K2C 3N1
3 beds
1 bath
$2,172
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
1655 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON K2A 4H9
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,535–$2,390
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
360 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa, ON K1P 1C8
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,924–$2,999
Apartment for rent
48m ago
Verified
170 Metcalfe St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1P3
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,925–$2,450
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
2h ago
Verified
2380 Baseline Rd, Ottawa, ON K2C 3J4
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,499–$2,599
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
70 Gloucester St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1N6
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,955–$2,920
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
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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 $2,160 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Ottawa?
Average rent prices in Ottawa have increased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $220 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Ottawa?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Ottawa are Cyrville ($1,758/mo), Sandy Hill ($1,999/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Ottawa average around $1,970/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,470/month.
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).