Ottawa, ON rental market

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Last updated September 23, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Ottawa, ON is $2,425.

Average rent

$2,425

Month-over-month change

+$25

Year-over-year change

-$24

Available rentals

1,648

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $645 to $16,784.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$6001
$7004
$8006
$9005
$1,0004
$1,1004
$1,2007
$1,30018
$1,40031
$1,50060
$1,60083
$1,70089
$1,80095
$1,900128
$2,00089
$2,100126
$2,200123
$2,300137
$2,400143
$2,500131
$2,600155
$2,700153
$2,800101
$2,90087
$3,00055
$3,10039
$3,20045
$3,30033
$3,40031
$3,50035
$3,60022
$3,70027
$3,80024
$3,90027
$4,00015
$4,10013
$4,20013
$4,3005
$4,4008
$4,50012
$4,6004
$4,7007
$4,8005
$4,9007
$5,000+49

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $25 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$2,400$2,350
Feb$2,395$2,300
Mar$2,382$2,296
Apr$2,360$2,253
May$2,350$2,295
Jun$2,345$2,300
Jul$2,400$2,300
Aug$2,445$2,400
Sep$2,450$2,400
Oct$2,400No data
Nov$2,450No data
Dec$2,400No data

Market temperature

The Ottawa, ON rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

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Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Ottawa, ON is 21% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Ottawa, ON?

The average rent in Ottawa, ON is $2,425.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Ottawa, ON?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Ottawa, ON is $1,553 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Ottawa, ON?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Ottawa, ON is $1,900 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Ottawa, ON?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Ottawa, ON is $2,399 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Ottawa, ON?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Ottawa, ON is $2,700 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Ottawa, ON?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Ottawa, ON is $3,262 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Ottawa, ON?

Houses in Ottawa, ON rent between $645 - $16,784 with an average rent of $2,425.

8. How has the rent in Ottawa, ON changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Ottawa, ON decreased by $25

9. How much has the rent in Ottawa, ON increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Ottawa, ON increased by $25

10. How many available rentals are there in Ottawa, ON?

There are currently 1,648 rentals available in Ottawa, ON.

11. How do rent prices in Ottawa, ON compare with the national average?

The average rent in Ottawa, ON is $2,425 — 21.25% higher the national average of $2,000.

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