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Rental Market Trends in Ottawa, ON

What is the average rent in Ottawa, ON?

C$1,773/month

Average Rent

599 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.2%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Ottawa, ON was C$1,773/month. When you rent an apartment in Ottawa, you can expect to pay as little as C$1,494 to as much as C$2,504, depending on the location and size of the apartment.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
C$1,494/month
392 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
C$1,773/month
599 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
C$2,227/month
827 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
C$2,504/month
1,081 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
C$2,126/month
33 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
C$2,565/month
57 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
C$2,875/month
53 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
C$3,748/month
103 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
C$2,098/month
506 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
C$1,688/month
353 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
C$2,452/month
849 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
C$2,610/month
1,220 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
C$3,049/month
880 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Ottawa, ON?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.2%, which averages out to C$2 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 July 2025
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2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Ottawa, ON
Last Updated July 2025
C$1,501 - C$2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Ottawa, ON
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below C$700/month
1% C$700 - C$1,000/month
9% C$1,001 - C$1,500/month
54% C$1,501 - C$2,000/month
35% Above C$2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Ottawa?

Based on current rent prices, East Central, Downtown and Westboro are the most affordable neighborhoods in Ottawa.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Central
C$1,880/month
592 Sq Ft
Downtown
C$1,982/month
548 Sq Ft
Westboro
C$2,075/month
568 Sq Ft
Nepean Kanata
C$2,130/month
672 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Ottawa?

Based on current rent prices, Nepean Kanata, Westboro and Downtown are the most expensive neighborhoods in Ottawa.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Nepean Kanata
C$2,130/month
672 Sq Ft
Westboro
C$2,075/month
568 Sq Ft
Downtown
C$1,982/month
548 Sq Ft
East Central
C$1,880/month
592 Sq Ft

Which Ottawa neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Ottawa with the most apartments available are Westboro, Downtown and East Central .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Westboro
C$2,075/month
568 Sq Ft
Downtown
C$1,982/month
548 Sq Ft
East Central
C$1,880/month
592 Sq Ft
Nepean Kanata
C$2,130/month
672 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Ottawa is C$1,773, you’ll want to make about C$5,910 per month or C$70,920 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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Ottawa, ON

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Apartment Averages

East Central

Ottawa, ON

Nepean Kanata

Ottawa, ON

Studio
C$1,501/month
C$1,544/month
One Bedroom
C$1,724/month
C$2,001/month
Two Bedroom
C$2,120/month
C$2,418/month
Three Bedroom
C$2,459/month
C$2,621/month
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Apartment communities in Ottawa we think you'll love

173 Cooper

173 Cooper

173 Cooper St,
Ottawa, ON K2P 0E9

Studio - 1 Bed | C$1,729 - C$2,195

330 Metcalfe

330 Metcalfe

330 Metcalfe St,
Ottawa, ON K2P 1S4

1-3 Beds | C$1,900 - C$3,179

Britannia Park

Britannia Park

348 Zephyr Ave,
Ottawa, ON K2B 6A1

Studio - 3 Beds | C$1,549 - C$2,249

William's Court D & G

William's Court D & G

1203 Maritime Way,
Ottawa, ON K2K 0G3

Studio - 2 Beds | C$2,025 - C$3,350

Canada Ontario Ottawa 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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