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Rental Market Trends in Kitchener, ON

What is the average rent in Kitchener, ON?

C$1,751/month

Average Rent

612 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.6%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Kitchener, ON was C$1,751/month. When you rent an apartment in Kitchener, you can expect to pay as little as C$1,399 to as much as C$2,401, depending on the location and size of the apartment.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
C$1,399/month
412 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
C$1,751/month
612 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
C$2,112/month
946 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
C$2,401/month
1,192 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
C$1,715/month
0 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
C$2,017/month
50 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
C$2,588/month
20 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
C$3,398/month
114 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
C$2,042/month
688 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
C$1,484/month
371 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
C$2,238/month
157 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
C$2,673/month
84 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
C$2,803/month
0 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Kitchener, ON?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.6%, which averages out to C$28 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated October 2025
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2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Kitchener, ON
Last Updated October 2025
C$1,501 - C$2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Kitchener, ON
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below C$700/month
0% C$700 - C$1,000/month
12% C$1,001 - C$1,500/month
56% C$1,501 - C$2,000/month
32% Above C$2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kitchener?

Based on current rent prices, Kitchener North-West, Kitchener South-West and Kitchener South-Central are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kitchener.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Kitchener North-West
C$1,714/month
721 Sq Ft
Kitchener South-West
C$1,752/month
673 Sq Ft
Kitchener South-Central
C$1,760/month
664 Sq Ft
Kitchener North-East
C$1,778/month
687 Sq Ft
Kitchener Central
C$1,789/month
640 Sq Ft
Kitchener South-East
C$1,825/month
696 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kitchener?

Based on current rent prices, Kitchener South-East, Kitchener Central and Kitchener North-East are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kitchener.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Kitchener South-East
C$1,825/month
696 Sq Ft
Kitchener Central
C$1,789/month
640 Sq Ft
Kitchener North-East
C$1,778/month
687 Sq Ft
Kitchener South-Central
C$1,760/month
664 Sq Ft
Kitchener South-West
C$1,752/month
673 Sq Ft
Kitchener North-West
C$1,714/month
721 Sq Ft

Which Kitchener neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Kitchener with the most apartments available are Kitchener Central, Kitchener South-East and Kitchener South-West .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Kitchener Central
C$1,789/month
640 Sq Ft
Kitchener South-East
C$1,825/month
696 Sq Ft
Kitchener South-West
C$1,752/month
673 Sq Ft
Kitchener South-Central
C$1,760/month
664 Sq Ft
Kitchener North-East
C$1,778/month
687 Sq Ft
Kitchener North-West
C$1,714/month
721 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Kitchener, ON?

Because the average rent in Kitchener is C$1,751, you’ll want to make about C$5,836 per month or C$70,032 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.

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Kitchener, ON

1,626 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Kitchener, ON compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Kitchener North-West

Kitchener, ON

Kitchener South-East

Kitchener, ON

Studio
C$1,348/month
C$1,503/month
One Bedroom
C$1,852/month
C$1,740/month
Two Bedroom
C$2,216/month
C$2,119/month
Three Bedroom
C$2,172/month
C$2,334/month
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Apartment communities in Kitchener we think you'll love

Vertikal

Vertikal

475 King St E,
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C$1,750 - C$2,850

1-2 Beds

Trio on Belmont

Trio on Belmont

460 Belmont Ave W,
Kitchener, ON N2M 1N3

C$1,995 - C$2,325

1-2 Beds

Lumina Kitchener

Lumina Kitchener

1673 Huron Rd,
Kitchener, ON N2R 1R4

C$1,846 - C$2,375

1-2 Beds

NUVO

NUVO

1442 Highland Rd W,
Kitchener, ON N2N 0C9

C$1,840 - C$2,310

1-2 Beds

Canada Ontario Kitchener Rental Trends

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.

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