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Last updated on June 16, 2026
Average rent in
Wood Buffalo, AB
Average rent in
Last updated on June 16, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Wood Buffalo rent stands today
Wood Buffalo, AB rent rose 1.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,368/month. Renters are paying $19 more per month on average than last year, and the market has just returned to its peak rent of $1,400/month this June.
Compared to national trends
Wood Buffalo sits 29.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 50 total rentals offering relatively accessible rents compared to larger metros.
Price ranges
Studios in Wood Buffalo rent for around $1,030/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,200/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,417/month, with houses commanding a median of $2,198/month versus apartments at $1,300/month. The inventory is mostly apartments, making up 84.6% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Abasand Heights saw rents fall 40.5% year over year to $1,500/month across 12 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 1.3% rise. This decline shows a localized cooldown amid an otherwise stable market.
Median rent
Median rent in Wood Buffalo
$1,368/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Wood Buffalo is $1,368 per month as of June 2026. This is 30% below the national average rent, or $582 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wood Buffalo
50
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Wood Buffalo rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Wood Buffalo, AB
Average rent prices in Wood Buffalo have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased 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
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 $1,300, whereas a house costs $2,197. 1-bedroom apartments in Wood Buffalo run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,030 | 2% |  5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,200 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,417 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,925 | 9% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Abasand Heights | $1,500 | |
Confederation Heights | $1,400 | |
Downtown Fort Mcmurray | $1,300 | |
Eagle Ridge | $1,320 | |
Lakewood | $1,310 | |
Parsons Creek | $1,500 | |
Ross Haven | $1,400 | |
Timberline | $1,353 | |
Tundra | $1,237 | |
Woodland | $1,350 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,300 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,620 | 7% | - | |
Houses | $2,197 | 5% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,030
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,417
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,925
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
3%
Downtown Fort Mcmurray
Average rent
$1,300
Eagle Ridge
Average rent
$1,320
Parsons Creek
Average rent
$1,500
Woodland
Average rent
$1,350
Tundra
Average rent
$1,237
Abasand Heights
Average rent
$1,500
Ross Haven
Average rent
$1,400
Lakewood
Average rent
$1,310
Timberline
Average rent
$1,353
Confederation Heights
Average rent
$1,400
Apartments
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,620
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$2,197
Last 30 days
5%
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
30%lower than the national median
33%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wood Buffalo, AB is 4% higher than the median rent in Bonnyville, AB.
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Discover rentals in Wood Buffalo, AB
4d ago
10126 Macdonald Ave, Wood Buffalo, AB T9H 1T1
1–2 beds
1 bath
$975–$1,275
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 5
5d+ ago
421 Ross Haven Dr, Wood Buffalo, AB T9H 3P3
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
3d ago
125 Spruce St, Wood Buffalo, AB T9K 1E2
2 beds
1 bath
$1,075
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 30
3d ago
113 Stroud Bay, Wood Buffalo, AB T9H 4X4
2 beds
1 bath
$1,185
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 30
3d ago
9604 Manning Ave, Wood Buffalo, AB T9H 3M7
2 beds
2 baths
$3,295
Apartment for rent
4d ago
9600 Manning Ave, Wood Buffalo, AB T9H 3M7
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,150–$2,000
Apartment for rent
4d ago
104 Loutit Rd, Wood Buffalo, AB T9K 0A2
2 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
21 Macdonald Dr, Wood Buffalo, AB T9H 4H4
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,250–$1,850
Apartment for rent
15h ago
10300 Franklin Ave, Wood Buffalo, AB T9H 0A5
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200–$1,400
Apartment for rent
15h ago
10025 Gordon Ave, Wood Buffalo, AB T9H 5L2
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,400–$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
109 Stroud Bay, Wood Buffalo, AB T9H 4Z6
3 beds
2 baths
$1,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
421 Ross Haven Dr, Wood Buffalo, AB T9H 3P3
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
4h ago
242A Powder Dr, Wood Buffalo, AB T9K 0B6
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$1,750
Apartment for rent
4h ago
102 Cartier Rd, Wood Buffalo, AB T9K 2L2
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$1,750
Apartment for rent
16h ago
220 Timberline Dr, Wood Buffalo, AB T9K 1S2
1–2 beds
1 bath
$930–$1,170
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 31
16h ago
4 Nixon St, Wood Buffalo, AB T9H 3R3
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$960–$1,525
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 31
15h ago
10300 Franklin Ave, Wood Buffalo, AB T9H 0A5
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200–$1,400
Apartment for rent
15h ago
10025 Gordon Ave, Wood Buffalo, AB T9H 5L2
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,400–$1,800
Apartment for rent
18m ago
237 Parsons Creek Dr, Wood Buffalo, AB T9K 0B5
3 beds
3 baths
$2,550–$2,850
Apartment for rent
4h ago
242A Powder Dr, Wood Buffalo, AB T9K 0B6
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$1,750
Apartment for rent
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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 $1,368 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wood Buffalo?
Average rent prices in Wood Buffalo have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Wood Buffalo rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wood Buffalo is 30% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $582 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Wood Buffalo?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Wood Buffalo are Tundra ($1,237/mo), Downtown Fort Mcmurray ($1,300/mo), and Lakewood ($1,310/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 $55,000/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?
Wood Buffalo's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $1,400 per month. These figures represent the current pricing across this northeastern Alberta community's rental market.
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).