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October 2025 · Ottawa
Average Rent in Ottawa — October 2025
432 confirmed residential leases in Ottawa in October 2025. Average rent $2,719/month. Mixed conditions across property types.
Avg Lease Price $2,719/mo
Median Lease $2,600/mo
Avg Asking $2,721/mo
Lease / Ask 99.9%
Leased Over Asking 10.2%
Avg DOM 46 days
Total Leased
432
all residential
Avg Lease Price
$2,719
per month
Median Lease
$2,600
mid-point
Lease / Ask
99.9%
avg ratio
Over Asking
10.2%
of all leases
Avg DOM
46
days on market
Lease Prices by Property Type
Ottawa · October 2025
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $2,719/mo
Median Lease $2,600/mo
Avg Asking Rent $2,721/mo
Lowest Lease $1,350
Highest Lease $8,000
Lease / Ask Ratio 99.9%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 10.2%
Leased at asking 72.7%
Leased under asking 17.1%
Avg Days on Market 46 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
⚖️ Balanced — 10.2% over vs 17.1% under asking.
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $2,417/mo
Median Lease $2,300/mo
Avg Asking Rent $2,415/mo
Lowest Lease $1,695
Highest Lease $5,900
Lease / Ask Ratio 100.1%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 9.0%
Leased at asking 76.4%
Leased under asking 14.6%
Avg Days on Market 46 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
⚖️ Balanced — 9% over vs 14.6% under asking.
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $3,262/mo
Median Lease $3,098/mo
Avg Asking Rent $3,270/mo
Lowest Lease $1,550
Highest Lease $8,000
Lease / Ask Ratio 99.7%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 10.5%
Leased at asking 70.2%
Leased under asking 19.4%
Avg Days on Market 47 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
⚖️ Balanced — 10.5% over vs 19.4% under asking.
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $2,628/mo
Median Lease $2,600/mo
Avg Asking Rent $2,627/mo
Lowest Lease $1,600
Highest Lease $4,550
Lease / Ask Ratio 100.1%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 8.9%
Leased at asking 75.0%
Leased under asking 16.1%
Avg Days on Market 43 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
⚖️ Balanced — 8.9% over vs 16.1% under asking.
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $2,235/mo
Median Lease $2,150/mo
Avg Asking Rent $2,235/mo
Lowest Lease $1,350
Highest Lease $3,500
Lease / Ask Ratio 100.0%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 13.9%
Leased at asking 66.7%
Leased under asking 19.4%
Avg Days on Market 49 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
⚖️ Balanced — 13.9% over vs 19.4% under asking.
Nearby Cities · October 2025
Average confirmed lease price across all residential property types
| City | Avg Lease | Median | Lease / Ask | DOM | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carleton Place | $2,709 | $2,750 | 99.3% | 41d | ⚖️ Balanced |
| Smiths Falls | $2,345 | $2,400 | 100.0% | 48d | ⚖️ Balanced |
| Mississippi Mills | $1,650 | $1,650 | 100.0% | 46d | ⚖️ Balanced |
| Russell | $3,025 | $3,025 | 100.8% | 43d | 🔥 High Demand |
| Clarence Rockland | $2,359 | $2,295 | 100.0% | 42d | ⚖️ Balanced |
| The Nation | $2,033 | $2,000 | 100.0% | 50d | ⚖️ Balanced |
Frequently Asked Questions
Ottawa · October 2025
The average confirmed lease in Ottawa was $2,719/month in October 2025,
based on 432 MLS® transactions. The median was
$2,600/month.
Condos averaged $2,417/mo, freehold averaged $3,262/mo, and townhouses averaged $2,628/mo.
Units in Ottawa took an average of 46 days to lease in October 2025.
Freehold rentals averaged 47 days while condos averaged 46 days.
In October 2025, condos averaged $2,417/month while freehold rentals averaged $3,262/month —
a difference of $845/month.
Ottawa averaged $2,719/month in October 2025. Russell averaged $3,025/mo. Carleton Place averaged $2,709/mo. See the full October 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.
