Voda
300 Miwate Pvt,
Ottawa, ON K1R 0E8
Studio - 5 Beds | C$1,230 - C$3,035
Rental Market Trends in Ottawa, ON
What is the average rent in Ottawa, ON?
C$1,772/month
Average Rent
596 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.6%
Increase in the Last Year
As of June 2025, the average rent in Ottawa, ON was C$1,772/month. When you rent an apartment in Ottawa, you can expect to pay as little as C$1,491 to as much as C$2,493, depending on the location and size of the apartment.
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How much has average rent changed in Ottawa, ON?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.6%, which averages out to C$11 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 Ottawa, ON
Last Updated June 2025
C$1,501 - C$2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below C$700/month
1%
C$700 - C$1,000/month
9%
C$1,001 - C$1,500/month
55%
C$1,501 - C$2,000/month
34%
Above C$2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Ottawa?
Based on current rent prices, East Central, Downtown and Nepean Kanata are the most affordable neighborhoods in Ottawa.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Ottawa?
Based on current rent prices, Westboro, Nepean Kanata and Downtown are the most expensive neighborhoods in Ottawa.
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Which Ottawa neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Ottawa with the most apartments available are Westboro, Downtown and East Central .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Ottawa, ON?
Because the average rent in Ottawa is C$1,772, you’ll want to make about C$5,906 per month or C$70,872 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 Ottawa, ON compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Ottawa, 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$1,506/month
C$1,474/month
One Bedroom
C$1,736/month
C$1,729/month
Two Bedroom
C$2,125/month
C$2,178/month
Three Bedroom
C$2,450/month
C$2,256/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.