Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 3, 2026

Average rent in
Lower Town, Ottawa, ON

Last updated on February 3, 2026

Last updated on February 3, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lower Town, Ottawa, ON is $2,065. This is +9%, or $165, higher than the national average.

$3.33

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,065

increased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

34

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lower Town, Ottawa, ON is $2,065. This is +9%, or $165, higher than the national average.

$3.33

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

7%
88%
6%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

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
Lower Town, Ottawa, ON

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Lower Town, Ottawa, ON have remained the same in the last month and have increased 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
Lower Town, Ottawa, ON

The monthly rent for an apartment in Lower Town, Ottawa, ON is $2,090. A 1-bedroom apartment in Lower Town, Ottawa, ON costs about $1,950 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,480. Houses for rent in Lower Town, Ottawa, ON are cheaper, with an average monthly cost of $1,600.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,950

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$2,462

1%

12%

3 bedroom

$2,947

3%

14%

4 bedroom

$875

No Change

3%

Studio

$1,790

No Change

19%

Studio

Average rent

$1,790

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,462

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,947

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$875

Last year

3%

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.

Compare rent prices in Lower Town, Ottawa, ON to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in Lower Town, Ottawa, ON for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Centretown West, Ottawa, ON.

Lower Town

Median rent price$2,065
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,106
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lower Town, Ottawa, ON is 2% lower than the median rent in Centretown West, Ottawa, ON.

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Discover rentals in Lower Town, Ottawa, ON

THEO Student Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.9

Very good

THEO Student Apartments

305 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 9E5

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$1,108–$2,180

Apartment for rent

649 Rideau St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

649 Rideau St

649 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 6A3

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,450–$2,000

Apartment for rent

468 Clarence St. East - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.1

Excellent

468 Clarence St. East

468 Clarence St E, Ottawa, ON K1N 5S1

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

104 King Edward Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lower Town apartment for rent in Ottawa

104 King Edward Ave, Ottawa, ON K1N 7K8

2 beds

1 bath

$2,289

$2,189

Price drop

Apartment for rent

250 Cathcart Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 1

205 Bolton St Unit 222 #1 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Lower Town condo for rent in Ottawa

205 Bolton St Unit 222 #1, Ottawa, ON K1N 1K7

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

Condo for rent

Available Apr 2

208 Dalhousie Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lower Town townhouse for rent in Ottawa

House for rent

Available Feb 1

88 Charlotte Street - A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.9

Very good

88 Charlotte Street - A

88 Charlotte St, Ottawa, ON K1N None

3 beds

2 baths

$2,700

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1