Last updated on August 1, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Fort McMurray, Wood Buffalo, AB

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown Fort Mcmurray

$1,277/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown Fort Mcmurray is $1,277 per month as of July 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $653 less per month.

$3.01

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown Fort Mcmurray

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Downtown Fort Mcmurray rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Downtown Fort McMurray, Wood Buffalo, AB

Average rent prices in Downtown Fort Mcmurray 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 Downtown Fort McMurray, Wood Buffalo, AB

Rent prices in Downtown Fort Mcmurray vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Fort Mcmurray is $1,275, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Fort Mcmurray run $1,135 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,412.

Listings

Studio

$1,012

1%

6%

1 bedroom

$1,135

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$1,425

3%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,250

No Change

19%

Studio

Average rent

$1,012

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,135

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,425

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

19%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Fort McMurray, 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 Downtown Fort Mcmurray, Wood Buffalo, AB compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Downtown Fort Mcmurray and Abasand Heights by all bedroom counts and property types.

Downtown Fort Mcmurray

Median rent price$1,277
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by35%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Fort Mcmurray, Wood Buffalo, AB is 2% higher than the median rent in Abasand Heights, Wood Buffalo, AB.

Discover rentals in Downtown Fort McMurray, Wood Buffalo, AB

MacDonald Place Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

16h ago

9.2

Excellent

MacDonald Place Apartments

10126 Macdonald Ave, Wood Buffalo, AB T9H 1T1

1–2 beds

1 bath

$975–$1,275

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 5

Parkland Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

9.3

Excellent

Parkland Apartments

10125 Franklin Ave, Wood Buffalo, AB T9H 2K8

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

Lunar Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

8.9

Very good

Lunar Apartments

2 Alberta Dr, Wood Buffalo, AB T9H 1P4

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Fort McMurray, Wood Buffalo, AB

Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Fort Mcmurray rental market.

How much is rent in Downtown Fort Mcmurray?

The average rent in Downtown Fort Mcmurray is $1,277 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downtown Fort Mcmurray?

Average rent prices in Downtown Fort Mcmurray have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Downtown Fort Mcmurray rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Downtown Fort Mcmurray is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $653 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Fort Mcmurray?

To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Fort Mcmurray, you'd need to earn approximately $51,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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 Fort McMurray