Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 26, 2026
Average rent in
Centretown, Ottawa, ON
Average rent in
Last updated on September 26, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Centretown
$1,999/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Centretown is $1,999 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $99 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Centretown
119
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Centretown rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Centretown, Ottawa, ON
Average rent prices in Centretown have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased 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
Centretown, Ottawa, ON
Rent prices in Centretown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Centretown is $1,995, whereas a house costs $2,475. 1-bedroom apartments in Centretown run $1,875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,590.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,579 | No Change |  1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,892 | No Change | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,585 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,549 | 3% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $1,000 | 1% | 62% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Byward Market | $2,242 | |
Centretown West | $2,065 | |
Downtown Ottawa | $2,185 | |
Sandy Hill | $1,825 | |
The Glebe | $2,726 | |
Vanier | $2,250 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,995 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,000 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,475 | 10% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,579
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,892
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,585
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,549
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
62%
Byward Market
Average rent
$2,242
Centretown West
Average rent
$2,065
Downtown Ottawa
Average rent
$2,185
Sandy Hill
Average rent
$1,825
The Glebe
Average rent
$2,726
Vanier
Average rent
$2,250
Apartments
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,475
Last 30 days
10%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Centretown, 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 Centretown, Ottawa, ON compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Centretown and Byward Market by all bedroom counts and property types.
Centretown
5%higher than the national median
18%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Centretown, Ottawa, ON is 11% lower than the median rent in Byward Market, Ottawa, ON.
Average rent in nearby neighborhoods
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
Discover rentals in Centretown, Ottawa, ON
1d ago
153 Nepean St, Ottawa, ON K2P 0B5
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,699–$2,099
Apartment for rent
1d ago
327 315-327 Frank Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 0X7
2 beds
1 bath
$1,749
Apartment for rent
1d ago
287 Lisgar St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1K8
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,790–$2,650
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 5
1d ago
46 Maclaren St, Ottawa, ON K2P 0K4
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,837–$2,999
Apartment for rent
4h ago
100 Argyle Ave, Ottawa, ON K2P 1B6
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$4,220
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
180 Metcalfe St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1P5
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,950–$3,945
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
21h ago
300 Lisgar St, Ottawa, ON K2P 0E2
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,100–$3,300
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
70 Gloucester St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1N6
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,755–$2,940
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
4h ago
Verified
180 Metcalfe St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1P5
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,950–$3,945
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
14h ago
Verified
70 Gloucester St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1N6
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,755–$2,940
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
19h ago
Verified
200 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L5
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,300–$3,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
170 Metcalfe St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1P3
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,975–$2,350
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
19h ago
Verified
200 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L5
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,300–$3,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
170 Metcalfe St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1P3
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,975–$2,350
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
2h ago
Verified
330 Metcalfe St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1S4
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,699–$3,049
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
180 Metcalfe St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1P5
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,950–$3,945
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
4h ago
Verified
180 Metcalfe St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1P5
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,950–$3,945
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
14h ago
Verified
70 Gloucester St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1N6
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,755–$2,940
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
19h ago
Verified
200 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L5
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,300–$3,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
170 Metcalfe St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1P3
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,975–$2,350
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
Stay up to date with rental market insights
Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.
Frequently asked questions for Centretown, Ottawa, ON
Quick answers to common questions about the Centretown rental market.
How much is rent in Centretown?
The average rent in Centretown is $1,999 per month as of September 19, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Centretown?
Average rent prices in Centretown have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Centretown rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Centretown is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $99 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Centretown?
To comfortably afford rent in Centretown, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/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).