Last updated on June 28, 2026

Average rent in
Byward Market, Ottawa, ON

Median rent

Median rent in Byward Market

$2,290/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Byward Market is $2,290 per month as of June 2026. This is 17% above the national average rent, or $340 more per month.

$4.32

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Byward Market

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Byward Market rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Byward Market, Ottawa, ON, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Byward Market, Ottawa, ON

Average rent prices in Byward Market have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 Byward Market, Ottawa, ON

Rent prices in Byward Market vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Byward Market is $2,235, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Byward Market run $2,110 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,990.

Listings

Studio

$1,890

2%

4%

1 bedroom

$2,257

2%

3%

2 bedroom

$3,150

1%

13%

3 bedroom

$5,200

14%

260%

4 bedroom

$700

23%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,890

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,257

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,150

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,200

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

260%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$700

Last 30 days

23%

Last year

12%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Byward Market, 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 Byward Market, Ottawa, ON compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Byward Market and Centretown by all bedroom counts and property types.

Byward Market

Median rent price$2,290
increased by17%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,999
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Byward Market, Ottawa, ON is 15% higher than the median rent in Centretown, Ottawa, ON.

Discover rentals in Byward Market, Ottawa, ON

226 Saint Patrick Street #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Byward Market apartment for rent in Ottawa

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

260-1/2 Dalhousie Avenue - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

8.6

Very good

260-1/2 Dalhousie Avenue

260 Dalhousie St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7E4

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,299–$2,699

Apartment for rent

200 Rideau St #812 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Byward Market condo for rent in Ottawa

200 Rideau Street K - 812

200 Rideau St #812, Ottawa, ON K1N 5Y1

2 beds

2 baths

$2,650

Condo for rent

Available Jul 1

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Frequently asked questions for Byward Market, Ottawa, ON

Quick answers to common questions about the Byward Market rental market.

How much is rent in Byward Market?

The average rent in Byward Market is $2,290 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Byward Market?

Average rent prices in Byward Market have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Byward Market rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Byward Market is 17% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $340 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Byward Market?

To comfortably afford rent in Byward Market, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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