100 Main
100 Main St E,
Hamilton, ON L8N 3W7
C$1,749 - C$2,899
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Hamilton, ON
What is the average rent in Hamilton, ON?
C$1,607/month
Average Rent
608 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.1%
Increase in the Last Year
As of October 2025, the average rent in Hamilton, ON was C$1,607/month. When you rent an apartment in Hamilton, you can expect to pay as little as C$1,370 to as much as C$2,237, depending on the location and size of the apartment.
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How much has average rent changed in Hamilton, ON?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.1%, which averages out to C$2 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Hamilton, ON
Last Updated October 2025
C$1,501 - C$2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below C$700/month
2%
C$700 - C$1,000/month
21%
C$1,001 - C$1,500/month
62%
C$1,501 - C$2,000/month
15%
Above C$2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Hamilton?
Based on current rent prices, Hamilton Central East B, West End A and Mountain D are the most affordable neighborhoods in Hamilton.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Hamilton?
Based on current rent prices, Hamilton Downtown C, Hamilton Downtown A and Stoney Creek are the most expensive neighborhoods in Hamilton.
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Which Hamilton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Hamilton with the most apartments available are Hamilton Downtown C, Hamilton Downtown A and Hamilton Downtown B .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Hamilton, ON?
Because the average rent in Hamilton is C$1,607, you’ll want to make about C$5,356 per month or C$64,272 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Hamilton, ON compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Hamilton, ON to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
C$1,293/month
C$1,385/month
One Bedroom
C$1,521/month
C$1,666/month
Two Bedroom
C$1,784/month
C$2,130/month
Three Bedroom
C$2,551/month
C$2,316/month
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.