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Rental Market Trends in Ottawa, ON

What is the average rent in Ottawa, ON?

$1,777/month

Average Rent

595 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.5%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of June 2026, the average rent in Ottawa, ON was $1,777/month. When you rent an apartment in Ottawa, you can expect to pay as little as $1,496 to as much as $2,543, depending on the location and size of the apartment.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,496/month
397 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,777/month
595 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,269/month
833 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,543/month
1,085 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,973/month
63 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,259/month
124 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,965/month
102 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,130/month
138 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,126/month
822 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,864/month
338 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,336/month
87 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,697/month
97 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,105/month
275 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Ottawa, ON?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.5%, which averages out to $8 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 June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Ottawa, ON
Last Updated June 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Ottawa, ON
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
1% $700 - $1,000/month
9% $1,001 - $1,500/month
53% $1,501 - $2,000/month
36% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighbourhood

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  • Most Available

What are the most affordable neighbourhoods in Ottawa?

Based on current rent prices, East Central, Westboro and Downtown are the most affordable neighbourhoods in Ottawa.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighbourhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Central
$1,878/month
611 Sq Ft
Westboro
$1,977/month
580 Sq Ft
Downtown
$2,065/month
573 Sq Ft
Nepean Kanata
$2,076/month
664 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighbourhoods in Ottawa?

Based on current rent prices, Nepean Kanata, Downtown and Westboro are the most expensive neighbourhoods in Ottawa.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighbourhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Nepean Kanata
$2,076/month
664 Sq Ft
Downtown
$2,065/month
573 Sq Ft
Westboro
$1,977/month
580 Sq Ft
East Central
$1,878/month
611 Sq Ft

Which Ottawa neighbourhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighbourhoods in Ottawa with the most apartments available are Downtown, Westboro and East Central .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighbourhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown
$2,065/month
573 Sq Ft
Westboro
$1,977/month
580 Sq Ft
East Central
$1,878/month
611 Sq Ft
Nepean Kanata
$2,076/month
664 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Ottawa is $1,777, you’ll want to make about $5,923 per month or $71,076 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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Ottawa, ON

5,683 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Ottawa, ON compare to other nearby cities and neighbourhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Ottawa, ON to other nearby cities and neighbourhoods. The Apartments.com neighbourhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

East Central

Ottawa, ON

Nepean Kanata

Ottawa, ON

Studio
$1,462/month
$1,710/month
One Bedroom
$1,761/month
$1,972/month
Two Bedroom
$2,169/month
$2,416/month
Three Bedroom
$2,501/month
$2,601/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.

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