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May 2026 · Oshawa
Average Rent in Oshawa — May 2026
162 confirmed residential leases in Oshawa in May 2026. Average rent $2,266/month. Mixed conditions across property types.
Avg Lease Price $2,266/mo
Median Lease $2,200/mo
Avg Asking $2,272/mo
Lease / Ask 99.7%
Leased Over Asking 10.5%
Avg DOM 33 days
Previous Months
Total Leased
162
all residential
Avg Lease Price
$2,266
per month
Median Lease
$2,200
mid-point
Lease / Ask
99.7%
avg ratio
Over Asking
10.5%
of all leases
Avg DOM
33
days on market
Lease Prices by Property Type
Oshawa · May 2026
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $2,266/mo
Median Lease $2,200/mo
Avg Asking Rent $2,272/mo
Lowest Lease $900
Highest Lease $3,650
Lease / Ask Ratio 99.7%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 10.5%
Leased at asking 68.5%
Leased under asking 21.0%
Avg Days on Market 33 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
⚖️ Balanced — 10.5% over vs 21% under asking.
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $2,055/mo
Median Lease $2,075/mo
Avg Asking Rent $2,068/mo
Lowest Lease $1,250
Highest Lease $2,800
Lease / Ask Ratio 99.4%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 13.6%
Leased at asking 56.8%
Leased under asking 29.5%
Avg Days on Market 31 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
⚖️ Balanced — 13.6% over vs 29.5% under asking.
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $2,369/mo
Median Lease $2,300/mo
Avg Asking Rent $2,376/mo
Lowest Lease $1,250
Highest Lease $3,650
Lease / Ask Ratio 99.7%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 9.5%
Leased at asking 70.2%
Leased under asking 20.2%
Avg Days on Market 34 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
⚖️ Balanced — 9.5% over vs 20.2% under asking.
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $2,597/mo
Median Lease $2,750/mo
Avg Asking Rent $2,599/mo
Lowest Lease $900
Highest Lease $3,250
Lease / Ask Ratio 99.9%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 8.0%
Leased at asking 68.0%
Leased under asking 24.0%
Avg Days on Market 24 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
⚖️ Balanced — 8% over vs 24% under asking.
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $1,847/mo
Median Lease $2,000/mo
Avg Asking Rent $1,854/mo
Lowest Lease $1,350
Highest Lease $2,350
Lease / Ask Ratio 99.6%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 7.1%
Leased at asking 85.7%
Leased under asking 7.1%
Avg Days on Market 51 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
⚖️ Balanced — 7.1% over vs 7.1% under asking.
Nearby Cities · May 2026
Average confirmed lease price across all residential property types
| City | Avg Lease | Median | Lease / Ask | DOM | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitby | $2,763 | $2,850 | 99.6% | 29d | ⚖️ Balanced |
| Ajax | $2,399 | $2,400 | 99.8% | 32d | ⚖️ Balanced |
| Clarington | $2,363 | $2,275 | 98.8% | 32d | ⚖️ Balanced |
| Pickering | $2,598 | $2,650 | 100.3% | 25d | ⚖️ Balanced |
| Scugog | $2,820 | $2,800 | 95.3% | 20d | ⚖️ Balanced |
Frequently Asked Questions
Oshawa · May 2026
The average confirmed lease in Oshawa was $2,266/month in May 2026,
based on 162 MLS® transactions. The median was
$2,200/month.
Condos averaged $2,055/mo, freehold averaged $2,369/mo, and townhouses averaged $2,597/mo.
Units in Oshawa took an average of 33 days to lease in May 2026.
Freehold rentals averaged 34 days while condos averaged 31 days.
In May 2026, condos averaged $2,055/month while freehold rentals averaged $2,369/month —
a difference of $314/month.
Oshawa averaged $2,266/month in May 2026. Clarington averaged $2,363/mo. See the full May 2026 Ontario lease summary →
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Data note: Based on MLS® confirmed lease transaction data held in our system for Oshawa, Ontario. Not official TRREB or CREA data. For general research only — consult a licensed real estate professional before making tenancy decisions.
