Vikas Palan Sales Representative Homelife Super Stars Real Estate LTD
Call Now: 416-939-2500 Email: vikas@vikaspalan.com
April 2026 · Ottawa
Average Rent in Ottawa — April 2026
443 confirmed residential leases in Ottawa in April 2026. Average rent $2,619/month. Mixed conditions across property types.
Avg Lease Price $2,619/mo
Median Lease $2,550/mo
Avg Asking $2,628/mo
Lease / Ask 99.7%
Leased Over Asking 5.6%
Avg DOM 65 days
Previous Months
Total Leased
443
all residential
Avg Lease Price
$2,619
per month
Median Lease
$2,550
mid-point
Lease / Ask
99.7%
avg ratio
Over Asking
5.6%
of all leases
Avg DOM
65
days on market
Lease Prices by Property Type
Ottawa · April 2026
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $2,619/mo
Median Lease $2,550/mo
Avg Asking Rent $2,628/mo
Lowest Lease $1,200
Highest Lease $7,000
Lease / Ask Ratio 99.7%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 5.6%
Leased at asking 79.7%
Leased under asking 14.7%
Avg Days on Market 65 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
⚖️ Balanced — 5.6% over vs 14.7% under asking.
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $2,315/mo
Median Lease $2,250/mo
Avg Asking Rent $2,323/mo
Lowest Lease $1,200
Highest Lease $5,375
Lease / Ask Ratio 99.6%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 5.7%
Leased at asking 77.2%
Leased under asking 17.1%
Avg Days on Market 69 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
⚖️ Balanced — 5.7% over vs 17.1% under asking.
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $3,146/mo
Median Lease $2,950/mo
Avg Asking Rent $3,167/mo
Lowest Lease $1,600
Highest Lease $7,000
Lease / Ask Ratio 99.3%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 4.3%
Leased at asking 78.3%
Leased under asking 17.4%
Avg Days on Market 67 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
⚖️ Balanced — 4.3% over vs 17.4% under asking.
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $2,579/mo
Median Lease $2,600/mo
Avg Asking Rent $2,579/mo
Lowest Lease $2,000
Highest Lease $4,600
Lease / Ask Ratio 100.0%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 5.9%
Leased at asking 82.8%
Leased under asking 11.2%
Avg Days on Market 58 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
⚖️ Balanced — 5.9% over vs 11.2% under asking.
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $2,162/mo
Median Lease $2,073/mo
Avg Asking Rent $2,172/mo
Lowest Lease $1,500
Highest Lease $3,200
Lease / Ask Ratio 99.6%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 7.1%
Leased at asking 83.3%
Leased under asking 9.5%
Avg Days on Market 71 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
⚖️ Balanced — 7.1% over vs 9.5% under asking.
Nearby Cities · April 2026
Average confirmed lease price across all residential property types
| City | Avg Lease | Median | Lease / Ask | DOM | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carleton Place | $2,600 | $2,600 | 100.0% | 66d | ⚖️ Balanced |
| Smiths Falls | $2,375 | $2,375 | 100.6% | 44d | ⚖️ Balanced |
| Mississippi Mills | $1,575 | $1,575 | 100.0% | 60d | ⚖️ Balanced |
| Russell | $2,279 | $2,225 | 99.3% | 53d | ⚖️ Balanced |
| Clarence Rockland | $2,380 | $2,350 | 100.0% | 46d | ⚖️ Balanced |
| The Nation | $1,962 | $1,838 | 99.2% | 52d | ⚖️ Balanced |
Frequently Asked Questions
Ottawa · April 2026
The average confirmed lease in Ottawa was $2,619/month in April 2026,
based on 443 MLS® transactions. The median was
$2,550/month.
Condos averaged $2,315/mo, freehold averaged $3,146/mo, and townhouses averaged $2,579/mo.
Units in Ottawa took an average of 65 days to lease in April 2026.
Freehold rentals averaged 67 days while condos averaged 69 days.
In April 2026, condos averaged $2,315/month while freehold rentals averaged $3,146/month —
a difference of $831/month.
Ottawa averaged $2,619/month in April 2026. Carleton Place averaged $2,600/mo. See the full April 2026 Ontario lease summary →
Looking to rent in Ottawa?
Browse available rentals or connect with a local agent who knows the rental market.
Data note: Based on MLS® confirmed lease transaction data held in our system for Ottawa, Ontario. Not official TRREB or CREA data. For general research only — consult a licensed real estate professional before making tenancy decisions.
