Last updated on June 21, 2026

Average rent in
Red Deer, AB

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Red Deer, AB rent has climbed modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,495/month, up $30 from last year. Month over month, rents have fallen 3.5%, indicating a recent decrease in rental prices.

  • Red Deer sits 23.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market with 82 total rentals available across the city.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Red Deer rent for about $1,195/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,322/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,495/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,000/month. Houses have a median rent of $1,769/month, while apartments are lower at $1,397/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Red Deer

$1,495/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Red Deer is $1,495 per month as of June 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $455 less per month.

$2.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Red Deer

82

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 4% 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 $1,397, whereas a house costs $1,769. 1-bedroom apartments in Red Deer run $1,312 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.

Listings

Studio

$1,195

6%

8%

1 bedroom

$1,322

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,495

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,807

6%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,000

38%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,322

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,807

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

38%

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$1,495
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,840
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Red Deer, AB is 19% lower than the median rent in Airdrie, AB.

Discover rentals in Red Deer, AB

2 Bed Second Floor Unit  at Monarch Place! Wheelchair Accessible! - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

Apartment for rent

80A Kelloway Cres - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Kentwood East condo for rent in Red Deer

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

Condo for rent

Available Jun 20

Unit Available Now in Eastview! - Photo 1 of 1

4d 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 Jun 20

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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 $1,495 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Red Deer?

Average rent prices in Red Deer have decreased by 4% 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 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $455 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Red Deer?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Red Deer are Downtown Red Deer ($1,305/mo), Highland Green Estates ($1,325/mo), and Kentwood East ($1,325/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 $60,000/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?

Red Deer's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,400 monthly. These figures represent the current market across all property types in the city.

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