Last updated on September 19, 2026

Average rent in
Red Deer, AB

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Red Deer, AB rent slipped modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,450/month. Renters are paying $33 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Red Deer is 23.7% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 58 total rentals providing a smaller but accessible market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for about $1,134/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,325/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,449/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,795/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $3,000/month. The bedroom distribution is weighted toward 2-bed units, which make up 42.9% of total rentals.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Inglewood rents fell 50.2% year over year to $1,395/month across 21 rentals, contrasting with the more stable citywide market. This decline marks a notable local shift within Red Deer, AB.

Median rent

Median rent in Red Deer

$1,450/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Red Deer is $1,450 per month as of September 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $450 less per month.

$2.07

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Red Deer

58

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $1,429, whereas a house costs $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Red Deer run $1,325 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,449.

Listings

Studio

$1,134

5%

5%

1 bedroom

$1,325

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$1,449

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$1,795

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$3,000

11%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$1,134

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,325

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,449

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

15%

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$1,450
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,839
decreased by3%

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

3606 57 Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Park apartment for rent in Red Deer

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

3821 50 St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Eastview apartment for rent in Red Deer

2 beds

1 bath

$1,245

5904 51 Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Riverside Meadows apartment for rent in Red Deer

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Westview Manor - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

8.4

Very good

Westview Manor

3620 52 Ave, Red Deer, AB T4N 4J5

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

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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 $1,450 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Red Deer?

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

How does Red Deer rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Red Deer is 24% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Red Deer?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Red Deer are Downtown Red Deer ($1,325/mo), Kingsgate ($1,325/mo), and Eastview ($1,377/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 $58,000/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