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December 2025 · Ottawa
Average Rent in Ottawa — December 2025
451 confirmed residential leases in Ottawa in December 2025. Average rent $2,628/month. Mixed conditions across property types.
Avg Lease Price $2,628/mo
Median Lease $2,550/mo
Avg Asking $2,633/mo
Lease / Ask 99.8%
Leased Over Asking 8.6%
Avg DOM 52 days
Total Leased
451
all residential
Avg Lease Price
$2,628
per month
Median Lease
$2,550
mid-point
Lease / Ask
99.8%
avg ratio
Over Asking
8.6%
of all leases
Avg DOM
52
days on market
Lease Prices by Property Type
Ottawa · December 2025
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $2,628/mo
Median Lease $2,550/mo
Avg Asking Rent $2,633/mo
Lowest Lease $1,500
Highest Lease $7,000
Lease / Ask Ratio 99.8%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 8.6%
Leased at asking 74.5%
Leased under asking 16.9%
Avg Days on Market 52 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
⚖️ Balanced — 8.6% over vs 16.9% under asking.
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $2,275/mo
Median Lease $2,200/mo
Avg Asking Rent $2,284/mo
Lowest Lease $1,600
Highest Lease $4,000
Lease / Ask Ratio 99.6%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 6.9%
Leased at asking 74.5%
Leased under asking 18.6%
Avg Days on Market 49 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
⚖️ Balanced — 6.9% over vs 18.6% under asking.
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $3,157/mo
Median Lease $3,000/mo
Avg Asking Rent $3,163/mo
Lowest Lease $1,500
Highest Lease $7,000
Lease / Ask Ratio 99.8%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 6.5%
Leased at asking 74.8%
Leased under asking 18.7%
Avg Days on Market 55 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
⚖️ Balanced — 6.5% over vs 18.7% under asking.
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $2,547/mo
Median Lease $2,600/mo
Avg Asking Rent $2,555/mo
Lowest Lease $1,850
Highest Lease $3,950
Lease / Ask Ratio 99.7%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 7.4%
Leased at asking 77.1%
Leased under asking 15.4%
Avg Days on Market 49 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
⚖️ Balanced — 7.4% over vs 15.4% under asking.
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $2,282/mo
Median Lease $2,197/mo
Avg Asking Rent $2,267/mo
Lowest Lease $1,500
Highest Lease $4,200
Lease / Ask Ratio 100.7%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 20.5%
Leased at asking 68.2%
Leased under asking 11.4%
Avg Days on Market 58 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
⚖️ Balanced — 20.5% over vs 11.4% under asking.
Nearby Cities · December 2025
Average confirmed lease price across all residential property types
| City | Avg Lease | Median | Lease / Ask | DOM | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carleton Place | $2,800 | $2,800 | 100.0% | 54d | ⚖️ Balanced |
| Smiths Falls | $2,115 | $2,248 | 100.2% | 61d | ⚖️ Balanced |
| Perth | $2,800 | $2,800 | 100.0% | 60d | ⚖️ Balanced |
| Mississippi Mills | $3,250 | $3,250 | 100.0% | 46d | ⚖️ Balanced |
| Russell | $2,536 | $2,600 | 99.8% | 49d | ⚖️ Balanced |
| Clarence Rockland | $2,182 | $2,350 | 98.9% | 36d | ⚖️ Balanced |
Frequently Asked Questions
Ottawa · December 2025
The average confirmed lease in Ottawa was $2,628/month in December 2025,
based on 451 MLS® transactions. The median was
$2,550/month.
Condos averaged $2,275/mo, freehold averaged $3,157/mo, and townhouses averaged $2,547/mo.
Units in Ottawa took an average of 52 days to lease in December 2025.
Freehold rentals averaged 55 days while condos averaged 49 days.
In December 2025, condos averaged $2,275/month while freehold rentals averaged $3,157/month —
a difference of $882/month.
Ottawa averaged $2,628/month in December 2025. Carleton Place averaged $2,800/mo. Russell averaged $2,536/mo. See the full December 2025 Ontario lease summary →
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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.
