What's the average rent in Ottawa, ON?

Rental Market Trends in Ottawa, ON

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Ottawa, ON is $2,400 per month, which is 22% higher than the national average rent of $1,965 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,400

4.3%$100 increase month-over-month

-2.0%-$50 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

1,441

APARTMENTS

$2,295

HOUSES

$3,295

TOWNHOUSES

$2,700

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Ottawa, ON at $2,295 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $3,295 per month. Townhomes average $2,700 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,937
2 Bedrooms	$2,400
3 Bedrooms	$2,700
4 Bedrooms	$3,295
All	$2,400

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Ottawa, ON is $1,937 per month, followed by $2,400 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,700 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $3,295 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,999
2 Bedrooms	$2,399
3 Bedrooms	$2,700
4 Bedrooms	$2,900
All	$2,700

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Ottawa, ON is $1,999 per month, followed by $2,399 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $2,700 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $2,900 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,995
2 Bedrooms	$2,450
3 Bedrooms	$2,699
4 Bedrooms	$2,800
All	$2,200

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Ottawa, ON is $1,995 per month, followed by $2,450 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,699 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $2,800 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,600
2 Bedrooms	$2,499
3 Bedrooms	$3,000
4 Bedrooms	$3,500
All	$3,295

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Ottawa, ON is $1,600 per month, followed by $2,499 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,000 for a 3 bedroom house, and $3,500 for a 4 bedroom house.