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Last updated on October 24, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Ottawa, Ottawa, ON
Average rent in
Last updated on October 24, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Ottawa
$2,165/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Ottawa is $2,165 per month as of October 2026. This is 14% above the national average rent, or $265 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Ottawa
18
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $2,165, whereas a house costs $2,574. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Ottawa run $2,139 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,702.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,785 | 1% |  2% | |
1 bedroom | $2,148 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,699 | 4% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,594 | No Change | - | |
4 bedroom | $1,140 | 16% | 10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Byward Market | $2,180 | |
Centretown | $1,999 | |
Centretown West | $2,072 | |
Sandy Hill | $1,790 | |
The Glebe | $2,299 | |
Vanier | $1,929 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,165 | 3% | 5% | |
Condos | $1,800 | 22% | 14% | |
Houses | $2,574 | 6% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,785
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,148
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,699
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,594
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,140
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
10%
Byward Market
Average rent
$2,180
Centretown
Average rent
$1,999
Centretown West
Average rent
$2,072
Sandy Hill
Average rent
$1,790
The Glebe
Average rent
$2,299
Vanier
Average rent
$1,929
Apartments
Average rent
$2,165
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
22%
Last year
14%
Houses
Average rent
$2,574
Last 30 days
6%
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
14%higher than the national median
15%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Ottawa, Ottawa, ON is 1% lower than the median rent in Byward Market, Ottawa, ON.
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Discover rentals in Downtown Ottawa, Ottawa, ON
5d+ ago
Downtown Ottawa condo for rent in Ottawa
1 bed
1 bath
$1,585
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 13
1d ago
235 Bay St, Ottawa, ON K1R 5Z2
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
12m ago
Verified
360 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa, ON K1P 1C8
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,924–$2,849
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
51m ago
435 Albert St, Ottawa, ON K1R 7X4
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,200–$2,600
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
199 Slater St, Ottawa, ON K1P 0C8
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,900–$4,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
12m ago
221 Lyon St N, Ottawa, ON K1R 7X5
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,538–$3,074
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
126 Sparks St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5B6
1 bed
1 bath
$2,450–$2,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4h ago
185 Lyon St N, Ottawa, ON K1R 7Y4
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,865–$2,685
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
12m ago
Verified
360 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa, ON K1P 1C8
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,924–$2,849
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
473 Albert St, Ottawa, ON K1R 5B4
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,814–$3,099
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
12m ago
383 Albert St, Ottawa, ON K1R 0C8
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,775–$2,855
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 27
12m ago
221 Lyon St N, Ottawa, ON K1R 7X5
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,538–$3,074
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
12m ago
Verified
360 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa, ON K1P 1C8
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,924–$2,849
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
473 Albert St, Ottawa, ON K1R 5B4
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,814–$3,099
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
12m ago
383 Albert St, Ottawa, ON K1R 0C8
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,775–$2,855
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 27
12m ago
221 Lyon St N, Ottawa, ON K1R 7X5
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,538–$3,074
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
12m ago
Verified
360 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa, ON K1P 1C8
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,924–$2,849
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
473 Albert St, Ottawa, ON K1R 5B4
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,814–$3,099
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
12m ago
383 Albert St, Ottawa, ON K1R 0C8
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,775–$2,855
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 27
51m ago
435 Albert St, Ottawa, ON K1R 7X4
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,200–$2,600
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.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 $2,165 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Ottawa?
Average rent prices in Downtown Ottawa have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Downtown Ottawa rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Ottawa is 14% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $265 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 $87,000/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).