Last updated on October 23, 2026

Average rent in
Old Ottawa South, Ottawa, ON

Median rent

Median rent in Old Ottawa South

$2,195/mo

decreased by19%

vs previous year

The average rent in Old Ottawa South is $2,195 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $295 more per month.

$2.86

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Old Ottawa South

23

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Old Ottawa South rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Old Ottawa South, Ottawa, ON

Average rent prices in Old Ottawa South have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 19% 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 Old Ottawa South, Ottawa, ON

Rent prices in Old Ottawa South vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Old Ottawa South is $2,195, whereas a house costs $3,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Old Ottawa South run $1,977 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,250.

Listings

Studio

$1,650

4%

22%

1 bedroom

$1,977

No Change

7%

2 bedroom

$2,440

No Change

-

3 bedroom

$3,085

No Change

7%

4 bedroom

$1,000

28%

87%

Studio

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

22%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,977

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,440

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,085

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

28%

Last year

87%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Old Ottawa South, 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 Old Ottawa South, Ottawa, ON compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Old Ottawa South and Alta Vista by all bedroom counts and property types.

Old Ottawa South

Median rent price$2,195
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,934
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Old Ottawa South, Ottawa, ON is 13% higher than the median rent in Alta Vista, Ottawa, ON.

Discover rentals in Old Ottawa South, Ottawa, ON

Bank St & Cameron Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Old Ottawa South apartment for rent in Ottawa

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

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.
125 Hopewell Avenue #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Old Ottawa South apartment for rent in Ottawa

4 beds

1 bath

$2,900

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Old Ottawa South, Ottawa, ON

Quick answers to common questions about the Old Ottawa South rental market.

How much is rent in Old Ottawa South?

The average rent in Old Ottawa South is $2,195 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Old Ottawa South?

Average rent prices in Old Ottawa South have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 19% since last year.

How does Old Ottawa South rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Old Ottawa South is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $295 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Old Ottawa South?

To comfortably afford rent in Old Ottawa South, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/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).

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