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Rental Market Trends in Waterloo, ON

What is the average rent in Waterloo, ON?

C$1,931/month

Average Rent

620 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Waterloo, ON was C$1,931/month. When you rent an apartment in Waterloo, you can expect to pay as little as C$1,418 to as much as C$2,576, depending on the location and size of the apartment.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
C$1,418/month
398 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
C$1,931/month
620 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
C$2,206/month
878 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
C$2,576/month
1,142 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
C$1,831/month
33 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
C$2,255/month
12 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
C$2,755/month
38 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
C$3,091/month
100 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
C$1,152/month
577 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
C$2,063/month
399 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
C$1,118/month
287 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Waterloo, ON?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.4%, which averages out to C$26 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 2025
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2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Waterloo, ON
Last Updated June 2025
Above C$2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Waterloo, ON
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below C$700/month
1% C$700 - C$1,000/month
10% C$1,001 - C$1,500/month
33% C$1,501 - C$2,000/month
56% Above C$2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Waterloo?

Based on current rent prices, Waterloo North-East, Waterloo Uptown and Waterloo North-West are the most affordable neighborhoods in Waterloo.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Waterloo North-East
C$1,720/month
734 Sq Ft
Waterloo Uptown
C$1,995/month
727 Sq Ft
Waterloo North-West
C$2,089/month
593 Sq Ft
Waterloo University
C$2,150/month
601 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Waterloo?

Based on current rent prices, Waterloo University, Waterloo North-West and Waterloo Uptown are the most expensive neighborhoods in Waterloo.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Waterloo University
C$2,150/month
601 Sq Ft
Waterloo North-West
C$2,089/month
593 Sq Ft
Waterloo Uptown
C$1,995/month
727 Sq Ft
Waterloo North-East
C$1,720/month
734 Sq Ft

Which Waterloo neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Waterloo with the most apartments available are Waterloo University, Waterloo North-West and Waterloo North-East .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Waterloo University
C$2,150/month
601 Sq Ft
Waterloo North-West
C$2,089/month
593 Sq Ft
Waterloo North-East
C$1,720/month
734 Sq Ft
Waterloo Uptown
C$1,995/month
727 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Waterloo is C$1,931, you’ll want to make about C$6,436 per month or C$77,232 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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Apartment Averages

Waterloo North-East

Waterloo, ON

Waterloo University

Waterloo, ON

Studio
C$1,359/month
C$1,446/month
One Bedroom
C$1,745/month
C$1,989/month
Two Bedroom
C$2,077/month
C$2,228/month
Three Bedroom
C$2,324/month
C$2,729/month
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Apartment communities in Waterloo we think you'll love

275 Larch St

275 Larch St

275 Larch St,
Waterloo, ON N2L 3R2

1-2 Beds | C$1,795 - C$2,095

Sunnydale

Sunnydale

519-529 Sunnydale Pl,
Waterloo, ON N2L 4S9

3-4 Beds | C$2,650 - C$2,850

Sugarbush Gardens

Sugarbush Gardens

99 Milford Av,
Waterloo, ON N2L 0L2

2 Beds | C$1,900 - C$2,000

365 Albert

365 Albert

365 Albert St,
Waterloo, ON N2L 3V2

1-2 Beds | C$1,829 - C$3,719

Canada Ontario Waterloo 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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