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Rental Market Trends in Hamilton, ON

What is the average rent in Hamilton, ON?

$1,600/month

Average Rent

607 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.8%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of May 2026, the average rent in Hamilton, ON was $1,600/month. When you rent an apartment in Hamilton, you can expect to pay as little as $1,343 to as much as $2,212, depending on the location and size of the apartment.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,343/month
412 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,600/month
607 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,928/month
826 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,212/month
979 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,558/month
16 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,039/month
5 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,515/month
30 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,558/month
18 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,460/month
33 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,823/month
195 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,918/month
112 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,118/month
196 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,839/month
45 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,113/month
59 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Hamilton, ON?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.8%, which averages out to $13 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 May 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Hamilton, ON
Last Updated May 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Hamilton, ON
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
2% $700 - $1,000/month
20% $1,001 - $1,500/month
66% $1,501 - $2,000/month
12% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighbourhoods in Hamilton?

Based on current rent prices, Hamilton Central East B, Hamilton Central A and Hamilton Downtown B are the most affordable neighbourhoods in Hamilton.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighbourhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Hamilton Central East B
$1,408/month
623 Sq Ft
Hamilton Central A
$1,579/month
542 Sq Ft
Hamilton Downtown B
$1,694/month
619 Sq Ft
Dundas
$1,697/month
595 Sq Ft
Hamilton Central B
$1,713/month
641 Sq Ft
Hamilton Downtown A
$1,714/month
622 Sq Ft
East End B
$1,731/month
644 Sq Ft
Hamilton Central East A
$1,757/month
635 Sq Ft
East End A
$1,793/month
662 Sq Ft
Hamilton Downtown C
$1,799/month
632 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighbourhoods in Hamilton?

Based on current rent prices, Stoney Creek, Mountain D and Hamilton Downtown C are the most expensive neighbourhoods in Hamilton.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighbourhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Stoney Creek
$1,896/month
650 Sq Ft
Mountain D
$1,803/month
603 Sq Ft
Hamilton Downtown C
$1,799/month
632 Sq Ft
East End A
$1,793/month
662 Sq Ft
Hamilton Central East A
$1,757/month
635 Sq Ft
East End B
$1,731/month
644 Sq Ft
Hamilton Downtown A
$1,714/month
622 Sq Ft
Hamilton Central B
$1,713/month
641 Sq Ft
Dundas
$1,697/month
595 Sq Ft
Hamilton Downtown B
$1,694/month
619 Sq Ft

Which Hamilton neighbourhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighbourhoods in Hamilton with the most apartments available are Mountain D, Hamilton Downtown B and Hamilton Downtown A .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighbourhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Mountain D
$1,803/month
603 Sq Ft
Hamilton Downtown B
$1,694/month
619 Sq Ft
Hamilton Downtown A
$1,714/month
622 Sq Ft
Hamilton Downtown C
$1,799/month
632 Sq Ft
Hamilton Central B
$1,713/month
641 Sq Ft
Hamilton Central East A
$1,757/month
635 Sq Ft
Hamilton Central A
$1,579/month
542 Sq Ft
East End B
$1,731/month
644 Sq Ft
Hamilton Central East B
$1,408/month
623 Sq Ft
Stoney Creek
$1,896/month
650 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Hamilton is $1,600, you’ll want to make about $5,333 per month or $63,996 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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Hamilton, ON

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

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Apartment Averages

Hamilton Central East B

Hamilton, ON

Stoney Creek

Hamilton, ON

Studio
$1,305/month
$1,265/month
One Bedroom
$1,514/month
$1,695/month
Two Bedroom
$1,798/month
$1,878/month
Three Bedroom
$2,608/month
$2,072/month
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Apartment communities in Hamilton we think you'll love

The Albright

The Albright

300 Albright Rd,
Hamilton, ON L8K 5J4

$1,900 - $3,457

1-3 Beds

43 Forest Ave

43 Forest Ave

43 Forest Ave,
Hamilton, ON L8N 1X2

$1,499 - $2,960

1-3 Beds

Corktown Crossing II

Corktown Crossing II

100 Forest Ave,
Hamilton, ON L8N 3X2

$1,380 - $2,475

1-2 Beds

150 & 160 Hughson St South

150 & 160 Hughson St South

160 Hughson St S,
Hamilton, ON L8N 1X2

$1,383 - $2,079

1-2 Beds

Canada Ontario Hamilton 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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