Hamilton

Skyline view of Hamilton, ON
Webster’s falls in Hamilton, ON
Tiffany Falls in Hamilton, ON in the winter

Hamilton, ON Area Guide

A dazzling city of waterfalls

Scenic Outdoors Hiking Lake Waterfalls History

Hamilton, Ontario lies at the western end of Lake Ontario on the southern shore of landlocked Hamilton Harbour. The city was named after George Hamilton, who established the original town in 1815. Today, Hamilton is known as one of Canada’s leading centres for iron and steel.

Other industries in the city include the manufacturing of railway equipment, clothing, appliances, and automotive parts. One of the most important places to visit is Dundurn Castle, the former site of a fortified military encampment established by the British in 1813.

Since Hamilton is close to Niagara Falls, check out the Niagara Escarpment, which provides spectacular scenery with beautiful trails and waterfalls. If you’re looking for a good place to take a stroll with your family, Bayfront Park offers a calm environment to watch the ducks, geese, and birds. A must-see is the Waterfalls of Hamilton. Pack a lunch and bring a camera to capture the natural beauty of Hamilton.

Finally, one of the most amazing sites is the Devil’s Punchbowl, created at the end of the last ice age by powerful meltwater rivers that plunge over the Stoney Creek Escarpment, carving the Punchbowl. Some popular places to eat in Hamilton include Quatrefoil, an upscale contemporary French restaurant perfect for date night. If you love Indian food, India Village Restaurant is a fan favourite, offering tons of vegetarian and vegan options.

Explore the City

Skyline view of Hamilton, ON

Tiffany Falls in Hamilton, ON in the winter

Webster’s falls in Hamilton, ON

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Hamilton, ON is $1,341 for a studio, $1,599 for one bedroom, $1,923 for two bedrooms, and $2,209 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hamilton has decreased by -1.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,599/month
607 Sq Ft
House
$2,376/month
08 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,873/month
208 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,616/month
75 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Hamilton, ON

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Schools

Westdale Secondary School

Public

Grades 9-12

Ésac Mère-Teresa

Public

Grades 9-12

Sherwood Secondary School

Public

Grades 9-12

Glendale Secondary School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Top Apartments in Hamilton

Houses for Rent in Hamilton

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Methodology

† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.