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Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Lower Town, Ottawa, ON
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Lower Town
$2,070/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Lower Town is $2,070 per month as of September 2026. This is 9% above the national average rent, or $170 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lower Town
26
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lower Town rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lower Town, Ottawa, ON
Average rent prices in Lower Town have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% 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
Lower Town, Ottawa, ON
Rent prices in Lower Town vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lower Town is $2,055, whereas a house costs $2,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Lower Town run $2,047 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,587.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,755 |  2% | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $2,047 | 2% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,575 | 2% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,200 | 7% | 22% | |
4 bedroom | $1,550 | 2% | 40% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Centretown West | $2,072 | |
New Edinburgh | $2,137 | |
Old Ottawa East | $2,300 | |
Overbrooke | $2,054 | |
Riverview | $2,050 | |
Vanier | $2,400 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,055 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,200 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,350 | 27% | - | |
Rooms | $1,700 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,755
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,047
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,575
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
22%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
40%
Centretown West
Average rent
$2,072
New Edinburgh
Average rent
$2,137
Old Ottawa East
Average rent
$2,300
Overbrooke
Average rent
$2,054
Riverview
Average rent
$2,050
Vanier
Average rent
$2,400
Apartments
Average rent
$2,055
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
27%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,700
The table above reflects average rent prices in Lower Town, 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 Lower Town, Ottawa, ON compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Lower Town and Centretown West by all bedroom counts and property types.
Lower Town
9%higher than the national median
9%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lower Town, Ottawa, ON is equal to the median rent in Centretown West, Ottawa, ON.
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4d ago
305 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 9E5
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,108–$2,180
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lower Town apartment for rent in Ottawa
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Lower Town apartment for rent in Ottawa
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Lower Town house for rent in Ottawa
3 beds
1 bath
$2,250
House for rent
Available Sep 16
5d+ ago
Lower Town condo for rent in Ottawa
40 Sussex Apts., Ottawa, ON K1N 9C8
2 beds
2 baths
$6,250
Condo for rent
3d ago
Lower Town house for rent in Ottawa
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,095
House for rent
Available Nov 1
6m ago
Verified
265 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 0G7
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,790–$2,820
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
2d ago
165 Chapel St, Ottawa, ON K1N 0E7
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,691–$2,589
Apartment for rent
6m ago
Verified
265 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 0G7
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,790–$2,820
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
11h ago
211 Wurtemburg St, Ottawa, ON K1N 8R4
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,050–$2,650
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
2d ago
160 Chapel St, Ottawa, ON K1N 8P5
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,525–$2,450
Apartment for rent
2d ago
165 Chapel St, Ottawa, ON K1N 0E7
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,691–$2,589
Apartment for rent
6m ago
Verified
265 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 0G7
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,790–$2,820
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
4d ago
120 Wurtemburg St, Ottawa, ON K1N 8M3
2 beds
1 bath
$2,449
Apartment for rent
10h ago
215 Clarence St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5P9
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,575–$2,100
Apartment for rent
1d ago
111 Wurtemburg St, Ottawa, ON K1N 8M1
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,835–$2,475
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
6m ago
Verified
265 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 0G7
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,790–$2,820
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
11h ago
545 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 0E3
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,695–$2,425
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
4d ago
649 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 6A3
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,450–$1,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lower Town house for rent in Ottawa
3 beds
1 bath
$2,250
House for rent
Available Sep 16
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Frequently asked questions for Lower Town, Ottawa, ON
Quick answers to common questions about the Lower Town rental market.
How much is rent in Lower Town?
The average rent in Lower Town is $2,070 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lower Town?
Average rent prices in Lower Town have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Lower Town rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lower Town is 9% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $170 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lower Town?
To comfortably afford rent in Lower Town, you'd need to earn approximately $83,000/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).