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July 2026 · Ottawa
Average Rent in Ottawa — July 2026
672 confirmed residential leases in Ottawa in July 2026. Average rent $2,734/month. Mixed conditions across property types.
Avg Lease Price $2,734/mo
Median Lease $2,600/mo
Avg Asking $2,718/mo
Lease / Ask 100.6%
Leased Over Asking 10.9%
Avg DOM 25 days
Previous Months
Total Leased
672
all residential
Avg Lease Price
$2,734
per month
Median Lease
$2,600
mid-point
Lease / Ask
100.6%
avg ratio
Over Asking
10.9%
of all leases
Avg DOM
25
days on market
Lease Prices by Property Type
Ottawa · July 2026
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $2,734/mo
Median Lease $2,600/mo
Avg Asking Rent $2,718/mo
Lowest Lease $950
Highest Lease $11,000
Lease / Ask Ratio 100.6%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 10.9%
Leased at asking 77.1%
Leased under asking 12.1%
Avg Days on Market 25 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
⚖️ Balanced — 10.9% over vs 12.1% under asking.
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $2,380/mo
Median Lease $2,250/mo
Avg Asking Rent $2,379/mo
Lowest Lease $1,299
Highest Lease $6,500
Lease / Ask Ratio 100.1%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 9.5%
Leased at asking 76.4%
Leased under asking 14.0%
Avg Days on Market 28 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
⚖️ Balanced — 9.5% over vs 14% under asking.
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $3,430/mo
Median Lease $3,200/mo
Avg Asking Rent $3,395/mo
Lowest Lease $1,200
Highest Lease $11,000
Lease / Ask Ratio 101.0%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 17.3%
Leased at asking 67.3%
Leased under asking 15.5%
Avg Days on Market 27 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
⚖️ Balanced — 17.3% over vs 15.5% under asking.
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $2,703/mo
Median Lease $2,675/mo
Avg Asking Rent $2,689/mo
Lowest Lease $950
Highest Lease $6,625
Lease / Ask Ratio 100.5%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 5.8%
Leased at asking 87.1%
Leased under asking 7.1%
Avg Days on Market 20 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
⚖️ Balanced — 5.8% over vs 7.1% under asking.
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $2,249/mo
Median Lease $2,150/mo
Avg Asking Rent $2,248/mo
Lowest Lease $1,200
Highest Lease $4,450
Lease / Ask Ratio 100.0%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 10.7%
Leased at asking 76.0%
Leased under asking 13.3%
Avg Days on Market 30 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
⚖️ Balanced — 10.7% over vs 13.3% under asking.
Nearby Cities · July 2026
Average confirmed lease price across all residential property types
| City | Avg Lease | Median | Lease / Ask | DOM | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carleton Place | $2,662 | $2,725 | 99.5% | 31d | ⚖️ Balanced |
| Smiths Falls | $2,462 | $2,463 | 100.0% | 21d | ⚖️ Balanced |
| Mississippi Mills | $2,088 | $1,995 | 99.1% | 16d | ⚖️ Balanced |
| Russell | $2,430 | $2,450 | 99.4% | 42d | ⚖️ Balanced |
| Clarence Rockland | $2,310 | $2,500 | 98.8% | 25d | ⚖️ Balanced |
| The Nation | $1,945 | $1,900 | 100.0% | 21d | ⚖️ Balanced |
Frequently Asked Questions
Ottawa · July 2026
The average confirmed lease in Ottawa was $2,734/month in July 2026,
based on 672 MLS® transactions. The median was
$2,600/month.
Condos averaged $2,380/mo, freehold averaged $3,430/mo, and townhouses averaged $2,703/mo.
Units in Ottawa took an average of 25 days to lease in July 2026.
Freehold rentals averaged 27 days while condos averaged 28 days.
In July 2026, condos averaged $2,380/month while freehold rentals averaged $3,430/month —
a difference of $1,050/month.
Ottawa averaged $2,734/month in July 2026. Carleton Place averaged $2,662/mo. See the full July 2026 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.
