Last updated on July 7, 2026

Average rent in
Owen Sound, ON

Median rent

Median rent in Owen Sound

$1,597/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Owen Sound is $1,597 per month as of July 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $353 less per month.

$2.13

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Owen Sound

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Owen Sound rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Owen Sound, ON, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Owen Sound, ON

Average rent prices in Owen Sound have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 Owen Sound, ON

Rent prices in Owen Sound vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Owen Sound is $1,597, whereas a house costs $2,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Owen Sound run $1,230 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,742.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,230

2%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,742

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,820

4%

8%

4 bedroom

$2,500

4%

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,230

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,742

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,820

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Owen Sound, 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 Owen Sound, ON compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Owen Sound and Collingwood by all bedroom counts and property types.

Owen Sound

Median rent price$1,597
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,615
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Owen Sound, ON is 39% lower than the median rent in Collingwood, ON.

Discover rentals in Owen Sound, ON

Bruce Manor Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Bruce Manor Apartments

2760 5th Ave W, Owen Sound, ON N4K 5X6

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,150–$1,840

Price drop

Apartment for rent

6th Street Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

6th Street Apartments

2860 6th Ave W, Owen Sound, ON N4K 5X8

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,270–$1,785

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 2

Thompson Manor Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Thompson Manor Apartments

2855 6th Ave W, Owen Sound, ON N4K 5X7

2–3 beds

1 bath

$1,570–$1,820

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 31

16th Street Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

16th Street Apartments

995 16th St E, Owen Sound, ON N4K 6A8

2–3 beds

1 bath

$1,945–$2,145

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 12

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Frequently asked questions for Owen Sound, ON

Quick answers to common questions about the Owen Sound rental market.

How much is rent in Owen Sound?

The average rent in Owen Sound is $1,597 per month as of July 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Owen Sound?

Average rent prices in Owen Sound have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Owen Sound rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Owen Sound is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $353 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Owen Sound?

To comfortably afford rent in Owen Sound, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Owen Sound?

Owen Sound offers excellent options for pet owners, with 84% of rental listings welcoming furry companions. This high percentage means pet-friendly policies are widespread throughout the city's rental market.

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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