Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 7, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Ottawa, Ottawa, ON

Last updated on March 7, 2026

Last updated on March 7, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Ottawa, Ottawa, ON is $2,247. This is +18%, or $347, higher than the national average.

$4.17

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,247

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Total rentals

28

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As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Ottawa, Ottawa, ON is $2,247. This is +18%, or $347, higher than the national average.

$4.17

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

10%
82%
6%
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 decreased by 1% in the last month and have remained the same 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 $2,175. A 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Ottawa, Ottawa, ON costs about $2,104 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,785. Houses for rent in Downtown Ottawa, Ottawa, ON are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,099

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,772

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,500

1%

-

4 bedroom

$1,135

No Change

-

Studio

$1,780

1%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,780

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,099

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,772

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,135

Last 30 days

No Change

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$2,247
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,020
increased by6%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Ottawa, Ottawa, ON is 11% higher than the median rent in Byward Market, Ottawa, ON.

More data insights and reports

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Byward Market

$2,020

increased by2%

Last year

Centretown

$2,027

decreased by2%

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Centretown West

$2,069

increased by2%

Last year

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$1,750

increased by5%

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The Glebe

$2,095

decreased by22%

Last year

Vanier

$1,800

decreased by10%

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435 Albert St. - Domaine 435

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8.6

Very good

Relevé II

391 Slater St, Ottawa, ON K1R 0G7

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,110–$3,450

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