Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 19, 2026
Average rent in
Ottawa, ON
Average rent in
Last updated on June 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Ottawa, ON rent slipped 1.2% year over year, with a current median of $2,100/month. Renters today are paying $32 less per month on average than last year, with a modest 1.0% month-to-month increase in June 2026.
Compared to national trends
Ottawa, ON runs 7.7% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it in the mid-tier range for Canadian metros with 983 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Ottawa rent for about $1,581/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,905/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,399/month. Three-bedroom units rent for $2,590/month, and 4+ bedrooms command $3,040/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Manotick rents fell 57.4% year over year to $2,473/month across 10 rentals, a large decline compared to the citywide 1.2% slip. Leslie Park saw rents climb 29.7% to $2,865/month, showing divergent trends within Ottawa's neighborhoods.
Median rent
Median rent in Ottawa
$2,100/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Ottawa is $2,100 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $150 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Ottawa
983
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 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 $2,070, whereas a house costs $2,797. 1-bedroom apartments in Ottawa run $1,900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,399.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,581 | No Change | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,905 | No Change | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,399 |  1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,590 | 3% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,040 | 8% | 13% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Centretown | $2,000 | |
Centretown West | $2,001 | |
Cyrville | $1,795 | |
Cyrville Industrial Area | $1,667 | |
Downtown Ottawa | $2,349 | |
Hintonburg | $2,162 | |
Lower Town | $2,010 | |
Sandy Hill | $1,849 | |
Vanier | $2,095 | |
Westboro | $2,135 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,070 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,250 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,797 | 8% | No Change | |
Rooms | $900 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,581
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,905
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,399
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,590
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,040
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
13%
Centretown
Average rent
$2,000
Sandy Hill
Average rent
$1,849
Cyrville
Average rent
$1,795
Downtown Ottawa
Average rent
$2,349
Centretown West
Average rent
$2,001
Vanier
Average rent
$2,095
Lower Town
Average rent
$2,010
Hintonburg
Average rent
$2,162
Westboro
Average rent
$2,135
Cyrville Industrial Area
Average rent
$1,667
Apartments
Average rent
$2,070
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,797
Last 30 days
8%
Rooms
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
6%
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
8%higher than the national median
14%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Ottawa, ON is 6% lower than the median rent in Belleville, ON.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,225
17%$1,645
3%$1,509
16%$1,640
6%$1,600
7%$1,605
2%$2,095
8%$2,105
6%$900
$1,920
4%$2,540
$2,172
Discover rentals in Ottawa, ON
5d+ ago
Manordale apartment for rent in Ottawa
4 beds
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Sandy Hill house for rent in Ottawa
1 bed
3 baths
$700
House for rent
Available Aug 3
11h ago
1262 Rustic Dr, Ottawa, ON K2C 2Y1
4 beds
2 baths
$725
Apartment for rent
10h ago
323 Besserer St, Ottawa, ON K1N 6B4
5 beds
2 baths
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Centretown house for rent in Ottawa
663 Maclaren St #1, Ottawa, ON K1R 5L1
2 beds
1.5 baths
$12,345
House for rent
Available Jan 1
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
4 baths
$11,452
$11,129
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Westboro house for rent in Ottawa
281 Kirchoffer Ave, Ottawa, ON K2A 1Y1
4 beds
4 baths
$8,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Woodroffe North house for rent in Ottawa
2154 Rice Ave, Ottawa, ON K2A 0C4
4 beds
5 baths
$7,500
$7,200
Price drop
House for rent
14h ago
Verified
360 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa, ON K1P 1C8
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,749–$2,999
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
2380 Baseline Rd, Ottawa, ON K2C 3J4
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,547–$2,599
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
200 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L5
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,750–$3,720
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
74 Nicholas St, Ottawa, ON K1N 0H2
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,310–$4,995
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
2380 Baseline Rd, Ottawa, ON K2C 3J4
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,547–$2,599
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
207 Bell St N, Ottawa, ON K1R 0B9
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,769–$2,799
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
435 Albert St, Ottawa, ON K1R 7X4
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,150–$2,600
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
12h ago
Verified
2070 Scott St, Ottawa, ON K1Z 0C8
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,950–$3,000
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
360 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa, ON K1P 1C8
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,749–$2,999
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
2380 Baseline Rd, Ottawa, ON K2C 3J4
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,547–$2,599
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
200 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L5
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,750–$3,720
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
74 Nicholas St, Ottawa, ON K1N 0H2
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,310–$4,995
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 June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Ottawa?
Average rent prices in Ottawa have increased 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 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Ottawa?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Ottawa are Cyrville Industrial Area ($1,667/mo), Cyrville ($1,795/mo), and Sandy Hill ($1,849/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?
Ottawa's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,000 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,500 per month. These figures represent the current pricing across Canada's capital city for renters seeking these popular apartment sizes.
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).