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January 2026 · Hamilton
Average Rent in Hamilton — January 2026
170 confirmed residential leases in Hamilton in January 2026. Average rent $2,419/month. Mixed conditions across property types.
Avg Lease Price $2,419/mo
Median Lease $2,400/mo
Avg Asking $2,430/mo
Lease / Ask 99.6%
Leased Over Asking 9.4%
Avg DOM 59 days
Total Leased
170
all residential
Avg Lease Price
$2,419
per month
Median Lease
$2,400
mid-point
Lease / Ask
99.6%
avg ratio
Over Asking
9.4%
of all leases
Avg DOM
59
days on market
Lease Prices by Property Type
Hamilton · January 2026
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $2,419/mo
Median Lease $2,400/mo
Avg Asking Rent $2,430/mo
Lowest Lease $1,050
Highest Lease $4,600
Lease / Ask Ratio 99.6%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 9.4%
Leased at asking 65.3%
Leased under asking 25.3%
Avg Days on Market 59 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
⚖️ Balanced — 9.4% over vs 25.3% under asking.
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $2,182/mo
Median Lease $2,050/mo
Avg Asking Rent $2,195/mo
Lowest Lease $1,450
Highest Lease $3,800
Lease / Ask Ratio 99.4%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 9.5%
Leased at asking 65.1%
Leased under asking 25.4%
Avg Days on Market 54 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
⚖️ Balanced — 9.5% over vs 25.4% under asking.
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $2,560/mo
Median Lease $2,373/mo
Avg Asking Rent $2,563/mo
Lowest Lease $1,200
Highest Lease $4,600
Lease / Ask Ratio 99.9%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 9.4%
Leased at asking 62.5%
Leased under asking 28.1%
Avg Days on Market 65 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
⚖️ Balanced — 9.4% over vs 28.1% under asking.
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $2,765/mo
Median Lease $2,799/mo
Avg Asking Rent $2,790/mo
Lowest Lease $2,150
Highest Lease $3,800
Lease / Ask Ratio 99.1%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 3.9%
Leased at asking 72.5%
Leased under asking 23.5%
Avg Days on Market 58 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
⚖️ Balanced — 3.9% over vs 23.5% under asking.
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $1,769/mo
Median Lease $1,800/mo
Avg Asking Rent $1,777/mo
Lowest Lease $1,050
Highest Lease $2,600
Lease / Ask Ratio 99.5%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 22.2%
Leased at asking 66.7%
Leased under asking 11.1%
Avg Days on Market 52 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
⚖️ Balanced — 22.2% over vs 11.1% under asking.
Nearby Cities · January 2026
Average confirmed lease price across all residential property types
| City | Avg Lease | Median | Lease / Ask | DOM | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | $2,910 | $2,850 | 98.5% | 55d | ⚖️ Balanced |
| Oakville | $3,122 | $2,800 | 98.6% | 52d | ⚖️ Balanced |
| Brantford | $2,284 | $2,300 | 99.2% | 54d | ⚖️ Balanced |
| Grimsby | $2,450 | $2,400 | 98.5% | 50d | ⚖️ Balanced |
| Lincoln | $2,442 | $2,500 | 98.0% | 52d | 🧊 Renter-Friendly |
| Haldimand | $2,279 | $2,450 | 101.0% | 51d | ⚖️ Balanced |
Frequently Asked Questions
Hamilton · January 2026
The average confirmed lease in Hamilton was $2,419/month in January 2026,
based on 170 MLS® transactions. The median was
$2,400/month.
Condos averaged $2,182/mo, freehold averaged $2,560/mo, and townhouses averaged $2,765/mo.
Units in Hamilton took an average of 59 days to lease in January 2026.
Freehold rentals averaged 65 days while condos averaged 54 days.
In January 2026, condos averaged $2,182/month while freehold rentals averaged $2,560/month —
a difference of $378/month.
Hamilton averaged $2,419/month in January 2026. Lincoln averaged $2,442/mo. Brantford averaged $2,284/mo. See the full January 2026 Ontario lease summary →
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Data note: Based on MLS® confirmed lease transaction data held in our system for Hamilton, Ontario. Not official TRREB or CREA data. For general research only — consult a licensed real estate professional before making tenancy decisions.
