Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 23, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Ottawa, Ottawa, ON

Last updated on April 23, 2026

Last updated on April 23, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Ottawa, Ottawa, ON is $2,152. This is +11%, or $207, higher than the national average.

$4.43

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,152

decreased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

25

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Ottawa, Ottawa, ON is $2,152. This is +11%, or $207, higher than the national average.

$4.43

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

11%
84%
4%
1%
$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

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
Downtown Ottawa, Ottawa, ON

Rent price trends

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

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

Rent comparables in
Downtown Ottawa, Ottawa, ON

The monthly rent for an apartment in Downtown Ottawa, Ottawa, ON is $2,115. A 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Ottawa, Ottawa, ON costs about $2,115 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,755.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,115

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$2,755

3%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,370

53%

48%

4 bedroom

$1,162

No Change

21%

Studio

$1,730

5%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,730

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,115

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,755

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,370

Last 30 days

53%

Last year

48%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,162

Last year

21%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Ottawa, 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 Downtown Ottawa, Ottawa, ON to other neighborhoods

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

Downtown Ottawa

Median rent price$2,152
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,225
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Ottawa, Ottawa, ON is 3% lower than the median rent in Byward Market, Ottawa, ON.

More data insights and reports

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National Rent Report

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Canadian Rent Report

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Annual Rent Report

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