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January 2026 · Kitchener
Average Rent in Kitchener — January 2026
104 confirmed residential leases in Kitchener in January 2026. Average rent $2,159/month. Mixed conditions across property types.
Avg Lease Price $2,159/mo
Median Lease $2,075/mo
Avg Asking $2,176/mo
Lease / Ask 99.2%
Leased Over Asking 9.6%
Avg DOM 52 days
Total Leased
104
all residential
Avg Lease Price
$2,159
per month
Median Lease
$2,075
mid-point
Lease / Ask
99.2%
avg ratio
Over Asking
9.6%
of all leases
Avg DOM
52
days on market
Lease Prices by Property Type
Kitchener · January 2026
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $2,159/mo
Median Lease $2,075/mo
Avg Asking Rent $2,176/mo
Lowest Lease $1,350
Highest Lease $3,600
Lease / Ask Ratio 99.2%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 9.6%
Leased at asking 63.5%
Leased under asking 26.9%
Avg Days on Market 52 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
⚖️ Balanced — 9.6% over vs 26.9% under asking.
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $1,997/mo
Median Lease $1,937/mo
Avg Asking Rent $2,008/mo
Lowest Lease $1,600
Highest Lease $2,700
Lease / Ask Ratio 99.4%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 10.3%
Leased at asking 67.6%
Leased under asking 22.1%
Avg Days on Market 54 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
⚖️ Balanced — 10.3% over vs 22.1% under asking.
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $2,583/mo
Median Lease $2,525/mo
Avg Asking Rent $2,624/mo
Lowest Lease $1,600
Highest Lease $3,600
Lease / Ask Ratio 98.5%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 9.1%
Leased at asking 54.5%
Leased under asking 36.4%
Avg Days on Market 46 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
⚖️ Balanced — 9.1% over vs 36.4% under asking.
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $2,341/mo
Median Lease $2,300/mo
Avg Asking Rent $2,363/mo
Lowest Lease $1,800
Highest Lease $2,800
Lease / Ask Ratio 99.0%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 4.5%
Leased at asking 72.7%
Leased under asking 22.7%
Avg Days on Market 70 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
⚖️ Balanced — 4.5% over vs 22.7% under asking.
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $1,796/mo
Median Lease $1,843/mo
Avg Asking Rent $1,756/mo
Lowest Lease $1,350
Highest Lease $2,050
Lease / Ask Ratio 102.3%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 16.7%
Leased at asking 66.7%
Leased under asking 16.7%
Avg Days on Market 48 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
⚖️ Balanced — 16.7% over vs 16.7% under asking.
Nearby Cities · January 2026
Average confirmed lease price across all residential property types
| City | Avg Lease | Median | Lease / Ask | DOM | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo | $2,135 | $1,978 | 98.4% | 56d | ⚖️ Balanced |
| Cambridge | $2,457 | $2,500 | 98.7% | 54d | ⚖️ Balanced |
| Guelph | $2,524 | $2,350 | 100.2% | 53d | ⚖️ Balanced |
Frequently Asked Questions
Kitchener · January 2026
The average confirmed lease in Kitchener was $2,159/month in January 2026,
based on 104 MLS® transactions. The median was
$2,075/month.
Condos averaged $1,997/mo, freehold averaged $2,583/mo, and townhouses averaged $2,341/mo.
Units in Kitchener took an average of 52 days to lease in January 2026.
Freehold rentals averaged 46 days while condos averaged 54 days.
In January 2026, condos averaged $1,997/month while freehold rentals averaged $2,583/month —
a difference of $586/month.
Kitchener averaged $2,159/month in January 2026. Cambridge averaged $2,457/mo. Waterloo averaged $2,135/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 Kitchener, Ontario. Not official TRREB or CREA data. For general research only — consult a licensed real estate professional before making tenancy decisions.
