Last updated on August 21, 2026

Average rent in
Sandy Hill, Ottawa, ON

Median rent

Median rent in Sandy Hill

$1,995/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sandy Hill is $1,995 per month as of August 2026. This is 4% above the national average rent, or $70 more per month.

$3.57

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sandy Hill

70

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sandy Hill rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Sandy Hill, Ottawa, ON

Average rent prices in Sandy Hill have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 Sandy Hill, Ottawa, ON

Rent prices in Sandy Hill vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sandy Hill is $1,990, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Sandy Hill run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,350.

Listings

Studio

$1,499

3%

4%

1 bedroom

$1,650

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$2,362

3%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,699

4%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,980

29%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,499

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,362

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,699

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,980

Last 30 days

29%

Last year

9%

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

Compare median rent prices in Sandy Hill and Byward Market by all bedroom counts and property types.

Sandy Hill

Median rent price$1,995
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,364
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sandy Hill, Ottawa, ON is 16% lower than the median rent in Byward Market, Ottawa, ON.

Discover rentals in Sandy Hill, Ottawa, ON

Laurier Guest House - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

8.3

Very good

Laurier Guest House

325 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, ON K1N 6P8

1 bed

0 baths

$855

Apartment for rent

173 Daly Avenue #O - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Sandy Hill apartment for rent in Ottawa

173 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, ON

173 Daly Avenue #O, Ottawa, ON K1N 6E8

3 beds

1 bath

$2,400

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

388 Chapel Street - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

8.3

Very good

388 Chapel Street

388 Chapel St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7Z6

4 beds

1 bath

$2,800

Apartment for rent

296 Somerset Street East - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

8.9

Very good

296 Somerset Street East

296 Somerset St E, Ottawa, ON K1N 6W1

4 beds

1 bath

$2,800

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Sandy Hill, Ottawa, ON

Quick answers to common questions about the Sandy Hill rental market.

How much is rent in Sandy Hill?

The average rent in Sandy Hill is $1,995 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sandy Hill?

Average rent prices in Sandy Hill have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Sandy Hill rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sandy Hill is 4% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $70 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Sandy Hill?

To comfortably afford rent in Sandy Hill, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/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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