Last updated on August 5, 2026

Average rent in
Red Deer, AB

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Red Deer, AB rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,442/month. Renters are paying about the same as last year, with a modest 1.6% decline that corresponds to a negligible $21 less per month on average.

  • Red Deer sits 25.7% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, offering a smaller market with 76 total rentals and a lower price point for renters seeking value in Alberta.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Red Deer rent for $1,279/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,325/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,445/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,800/month. Apartments make up 66.3% of rentals and rent around $1,390/month, while houses run higher at $1,750/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Oriole Park West saw rents fall 31.8% year over year to $1,365/month across 15 rentals. This decline is much steeper than the broadly flat citywide trend, showing a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.

Median rent

Median rent in Red Deer

$1,442/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Red Deer is $1,442 per month as of August 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $498 less per month.

$2.25

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Red Deer

76

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Red Deer rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 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 $1,389, whereas a house costs $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Red Deer run $1,312 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,429.

Listings

Studio

$1,279

3%

1%

1 bedroom

$1,325

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,445

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,797

3%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,800

6%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$1,279

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,325

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,445

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,797

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

6%

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$1,442
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,825
decreased by6%

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

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

$1,100

Apartment for rent

Unit Available Now in Eastview! - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

8.3

Very good

Unit Available Now in Eastview!

3821 50 St, Red Deer, AB T4N 1W1

2 beds

1 bath

$1,245

Apartment for rent

3821 50 St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Eastview apartment for rent in Red Deer

2 beds

1 bath

$1,245

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 4

Raleigh Square Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

8.8

Very good

Raleigh Square Apartments

7180 Parke Ave, Red Deer, AB T4P 1M9

2 beds

1 bath

$1,294

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,442 per month as of August 1, 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 2% since last year.

How does Red Deer rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Red Deer is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $498 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Red Deer?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Red Deer are Downtown Red Deer ($1,295/mo), Eastview ($1,325/mo), and Normandeau ($1,360/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Red Deer average around $1,260/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,440/month.

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