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Rental Market Trends in Waterloo, ON

What is the average rent in Waterloo, ON?

$1,918/month

Average Rent

625 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.3%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of June 2026, the average rent in Waterloo, ON was $1,918/month. When you rent an apartment in Waterloo, you can expect to pay as little as $1,439 to as much as $2,555, depending on the location and size of the apartment.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,439/month
265 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,918/month
625 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,363/month
839 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,555/month
1,096 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,616/month
55 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,804/month
0 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,637/month
90 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,776/month
129 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,905/month
621 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,596/month
76 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,003/month
454 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,947/month
450 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,417/month
77 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Waterloo, ON?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.3%, which averages out to $24 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 Waterloo, ON
Last Updated June 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Waterloo, ON
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
1% $700 - $1,000/month
8% $1,001 - $1,500/month
40% $1,501 - $2,000/month
51% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighbourhoods in Waterloo?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighbourhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Waterloo North-West
$1,941/month
567 Sq Ft
Waterloo University
$2,011/month
604 Sq Ft
Waterloo North-East
$2,164/month
684 Sq Ft
Waterloo Uptown
$2,168/month
719 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighbourhoods in Waterloo?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighbourhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Waterloo Uptown
$2,168/month
719 Sq Ft
Waterloo North-East
$2,164/month
684 Sq Ft
Waterloo University
$2,011/month
604 Sq Ft
Waterloo North-West
$1,941/month
567 Sq Ft

Which Waterloo neighbourhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighbourhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Waterloo University
$2,011/month
604 Sq Ft
Waterloo North-West
$1,941/month
567 Sq Ft
Waterloo Uptown
$2,168/month
719 Sq Ft
Waterloo North-East
$2,164/month
684 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 $1,918, you’ll want to make about $6,393 per month or $76,716 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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Waterloo, ON

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

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Apartment Averages

Waterloo North-West

Waterloo, ON

Waterloo Uptown

Waterloo, ON

Studio
$1,477/month
$1,197/month
One Bedroom
$1,863/month
$1,822/month
Two Bedroom
$2,127/month
$2,224/month
Three Bedroom
$2,500/month
$2,399/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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