Queen
221 Queen St S,
Kitchener, ON N2G 1W5
$1,599 - $2,050 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 2 Beds | 12 Month Lease
Rental Market Trends in Kitchener, ON
What is the average rent in Kitchener, ON?
$1,745/month
Average Rent
632 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-2.4%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of April 2026, the average rent in Kitchener, ON was $1,745/month. When you rent an apartment in Kitchener, you can expect to pay as little as $1,421 to as much as $2,450, depending on the location and size of the apartment.
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How much has average rent changed in Kitchener, ON?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.4%, which averages out to $42 less 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 Kitchener, ON
Last Updated April 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
10%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
63%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
27%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kitchener?
Based on current rent prices, Kitchener South-West, Kitchener South-East and Kitchener North-East are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kitchener.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kitchener?
Based on current rent prices, Kitchener Central, Kitchener North-West and Kitchener South-Central are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kitchener.
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Which Kitchener neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Kitchener with the most apartments available are Kitchener Central, Kitchener South-West and Kitchener South-Central .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Kitchener, ON?
Because the average rent in Kitchener is $1,745, you’ll want to make about $5,816 per month or $69,792 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 Kitchener, ON compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Kitchener, 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
$1,442/month
$1,552/month
One Bedroom
$1,756/month
$1,755/month
Two Bedroom
$2,100/month
$2,203/month
Three Bedroom
$2,516/month
$2,625/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.