Last updated on November 3, 2026

Average rent in
Red Deer, AB

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Red Deer rent stands today

    Red Deer, AB rent rose 2.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,429/month. Renters today are paying $30 more per month on average than last year, following a modest month-over-month decline of 0.6%.

  • Red Deer sits 24.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 60 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Red Deer run around $1,148/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,325/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,450/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,839/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,750/month, giving renters a wide range of options across bedroom tiers.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Johnstone Park rents fell 40.1% year over year to $1,495/month across 23 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide rise of 2.1%, showing a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.

Median rent

Median rent in Red Deer

$1,429/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Red Deer is $1,429 per month as of October 2026. This is 25% below the national average rent, or $471 less per month.

$1.76

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Red Deer

60

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Red Deer 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+

Rent trends in Red Deer, AB

Average rent prices in Red Deer have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 Red Deer, AB

Rent prices in Red Deer vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Red Deer is $1,365, whereas a house costs $1,760. 1-bedroom apartments in Red Deer run $1,325 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.

Listings

Studio

$1,147

8%

4%

1 bedroom

$1,325

No Change

2%

2 bedroom

$1,450

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$1,839

5%

10%

4 bedroom

$2,750

No Change

25%

Studio

Average rent

$1,147

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,325

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,839

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last year

25%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Red Deer, AB, 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 Red Deer, AB compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Red Deer and Airdrie by all bedroom counts and property types.

Red Deer

Median rent price$1,429
decreased by25%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Red Deer, AB is 21% lower than the median rent in Airdrie, AB.

Discover rentals in Red Deer, AB

1m ago

South Hill apartment for rent in Red Deer

Red Deer Central Commercial

5913 50 Ave, Red Deer, AB T4N 4C4

Studio

0 baths

$220–$600

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.
5126 43 St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Red Deer apartment for rent in Red Deer

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Plaza Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Plaza Apartments

5305, 5325, 5405, 5425 47A Avenue, Red Deer, AB T4N 3R6

2 beds

1 bath

$1,192

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
6328 2-6328 59 Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Highland Green apartment for rent in Red Deer

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

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 Red Deer, AB

Quick answers to common questions about the Red Deer rental market.

How much is rent in Red Deer?

The average rent in Red Deer is $1,429 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Red Deer?

Average rent prices in Red Deer have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Red Deer rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Red Deer is 25% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $471 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Red Deer?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Red Deer are Downtown Red Deer ($1,285/mo), Riverside Meadows ($1,395/mo), and Timberlands ($1,395/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Red Deer?

To comfortably afford rent in Red Deer, you'd need to earn approximately $57,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Red Deer?

January offers the lowest rents in Red Deer, with approximately 9% savings compared to August peak pricing. December is also less competitive with lower demand, while August and May see the highest competition and prices.

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).

Apartments for rent in Red Deer