What's the average rent in Ottawa, ON?

Rental Market Trends in Ottawa, ON

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Ottawa, ON is $2,295 per month, which is 20% higher than the national average rent of $1,910 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,295

0.0%No change month over month

-2.3%-$55 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

1,325

APARTMENTS

$2,022

HOUSES

$3,100

TOWNHOUSES

$2,600

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Ottawa, ON at $2,022 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $3,100 per month. Townhomes average $2,600 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,900
2 Bedrooms	$2,350
3 Bedrooms	$2,700
4 Bedrooms	$3,105
All	$2,295

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Ottawa, ON is $1,900 per month, followed by $2,350 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,700 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $3,105 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,850
2 Bedrooms	$2,350
3 Bedrooms	$2,650
4 Bedrooms	$2,900
All	$2,600

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Ottawa, ON is $1,850 per month, followed by $2,350 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $2,650 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $2,900 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,900
2 Bedrooms	$2,350
3 Bedrooms	$2,565
4 Bedrooms	$2,995
All	$2,150

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Ottawa, ON is $1,900 per month, followed by $2,350 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,565 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $2,995 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,795
2 Bedrooms	$2,295
3 Bedrooms	$3,000
4 Bedrooms	$3,400
All	$3,100

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Ottawa, ON is $1,795 per month, followed by $2,295 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,000 for a 3 bedroom house, and $3,400 for a 4 bedroom house.