Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
Wood Buffalo, AB

Median rent

Median rent in Wood Buffalo

$1,250/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wood Buffalo is $1,250 per month as of October 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.

$3.03

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wood Buffalo

34

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wood Buffalo rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Wood Buffalo, AB

Average rent prices in Wood Buffalo have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 Wood Buffalo, AB

Rent prices in Wood Buffalo vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wood Buffalo is $1,250, whereas a house costs $2,445. 1-bedroom apartments in Wood Buffalo run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,287.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

No Change

3%

1 bedroom

$1,150

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$1,325

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$2,347

4%

27%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,325

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,347

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

27%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Wood Buffalo, 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 Wood Buffalo, AB compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Wood Buffalo and Bonnyville by all bedroom counts and property types.

Wood Buffalo

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,210
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wood Buffalo, AB is 3% higher than the median rent in Bonnyville, AB.

Discover rentals in Wood Buffalo, AB

MacDonald Place Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

9.2

Excellent

MacDonald Place Apartments

10126 Macdonald Ave, Wood Buffalo, AB T9H 1T1

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,000–$1,275

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.
Claire Manor Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Claire Manor Apartments

421 Ross Haven Dr, Wood Buffalo, AB T9H 3P3

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

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.
Parkland Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.3

Excellent

Parkland Apartments

10125 Franklin Ave, Wood Buffalo, AB T9H 2K8

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

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.
Sheraton Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

9.4

Excellent

Sheraton Apartments

220 Timberline Dr, Wood Buffalo, AB T9K 1S2

2 beds

1 bath

$1,225

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 Wood Buffalo, AB

Quick answers to common questions about the Wood Buffalo rental market.

How much is rent in Wood Buffalo?

The average rent in Wood Buffalo is $1,250 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wood Buffalo?

Average rent prices in Wood Buffalo have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Wood Buffalo rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wood Buffalo is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Wood Buffalo?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Wood Buffalo are Downtown Fort Mcmurray ($1,200/mo), Timberline ($1,200/mo), and Abasand Heights ($1,250/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Wood Buffalo?

To comfortably afford rent in Wood Buffalo, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Wood Buffalo?

February offers the best rental deals in Wood Buffalo, with the lowest rents of the year. October sees the highest rents, creating approximately a 6.6% difference between peak and off-peak months, so timing your search for February can result in meaningful savings.

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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