Bedroom count
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Last updated on July 24, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Ottawa, Ottawa, ON
Average rent in
Last updated on July 24, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Ottawa
$2,462/mo
16%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Ottawa is $2,462 per month as of July 2026. This is 27% above the national average rent, or $517 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Ottawa
30
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downtown Ottawa rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Downtown Ottawa, Ottawa, ON
Average rent prices in Downtown Ottawa have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 16% 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
Downtown Ottawa, Ottawa, ON
Rent prices in Downtown Ottawa vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Ottawa is $2,452, whereas a house costs $2,647. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Ottawa run $2,374 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,017.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,819 | 3% | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $2,399 | 1% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $2,999 |  1% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $2,950 | 19% | 15% | |
4 bedroom | $1,150 | 194% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Byward Market | $2,349 | |
Centretown | $2,000 | |
Centretown West | $2,024 | |
Sandy Hill | $1,905 | |
The Glebe | $2,495 | |
Vanier | $2,299 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,452 | 9% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,372 | 20% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,647 | 13% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,819
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,399
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,999
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
15%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
194%
Byward Market
Average rent
$2,349
Centretown
Average rent
$2,000
Centretown West
Average rent
$2,024
Sandy Hill
Average rent
$1,905
The Glebe
Average rent
$2,495
Vanier
Average rent
$2,299
Apartments
Average rent
$2,452
Last 30 days
9%
Condos
Average rent
$2,372
Last 30 days
20%
Houses
Average rent
$2,647
Last 30 days
13%
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.
How does rent in Downtown Ottawa, Ottawa, ON compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Downtown Ottawa and Byward Market by all bedroom counts and property types.
Downtown Ottawa
27%higher than the national median
21%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Ottawa, Ottawa, ON is 5% higher than the median rent in Byward Market, Ottawa, ON.
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Discover rentals in Downtown Ottawa, Ottawa, ON
17h ago
115 Amaya Pvt, Ottawa, ON K2A 3X7
4 beds
1 bath
$675
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Downtown Ottawa apartment for rent in Ottawa
2 beds
2 baths
$1,600
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Downtown Ottawa apartment for rent in Ottawa
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
$1,750
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
414 Albert St, Ottawa, ON K1R 5B2
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
2d ago
199 Slater St, Ottawa, ON K1P 0C8
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,900–$4,800
Apartment for rent
15h ago
221 Lyon St N, Ottawa, ON K1R 7X5
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,707–$3,005
Apartment for rent
1d ago
391 Slater St, Ottawa, ON K1R 0G7
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,200–$2,905
Apartment for rent
8h ago
383 Albert St, Ottawa, ON K1R 0C8
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,725–$2,855
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 27
23h ago
Verified
360 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa, ON K1P 1C8
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,909–$2,999
Apartment for rent
8h ago
383 Albert St, Ottawa, ON K1R 0C8
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,725–$2,855
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 27
13h ago
473 Albert St, Ottawa, ON K1R 5B4
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,694–$2,769
Apartment for rent
1h ago
556 Kevlee Towers, Ottawa, ON K1R 7X2
2 beds
2 baths
$2,450
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
360 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa, ON K1P 1C8
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,909–$2,999
Apartment for rent
13h ago
473 Albert St, Ottawa, ON K1R 5B4
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,694–$2,769
Apartment for rent
8h ago
75 Slater St, Ottawa, ON K1P 0E6
1 bed
1 bath
$2,050–$2,250
Apartment for rent
3d ago
75 Slater St, Ottawa, ON K1P 0E6
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,950–$2,275
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
360 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa, ON K1P 1C8
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,909–$2,999
Apartment for rent
8h ago
383 Albert St, Ottawa, ON K1R 0C8
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,725–$2,855
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 27
13h ago
473 Albert St, Ottawa, ON K1R 5B4
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,694–$2,769
Apartment for rent
1h ago
556 Kevlee Towers, Ottawa, ON K1R 7X2
2 beds
2 baths
$2,450
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Ottawa, Ottawa, ON
Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Ottawa rental market.
How much is rent in Downtown Ottawa?
The average rent in Downtown Ottawa is $2,462 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Ottawa?
Average rent prices in Downtown Ottawa have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.
How does Downtown Ottawa rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Ottawa is 27% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $517 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Ottawa?
To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Ottawa, you'd need to earn approximately $98,000/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).