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September 2025 · Ottawa
Average Rent in Ottawa — September 2025
641 confirmed residential leases in Ottawa in September 2025. Average rent $2,818/month. Mixed conditions across property types.
Avg Lease Price $2,818/mo
Median Lease $2,675/mo
Avg Asking $2,815/mo
Lease / Ask 100.1%
Leased Over Asking 8.7%
Avg DOM 53 days
Total Leased
641
all residential
Avg Lease Price
$2,818
per month
Median Lease
$2,675
mid-point
Lease / Ask
100.1%
avg ratio
Over Asking
8.7%
of all leases
Avg DOM
53
days on market
Lease Prices by Property Type
Ottawa · September 2025
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $2,818/mo
Median Lease $2,675/mo
Avg Asking Rent $2,815/mo
Lowest Lease $1,295
Highest Lease $7,950
Lease / Ask Ratio 100.1%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 8.7%
Leased at asking 78.5%
Leased under asking 12.8%
Avg Days on Market 53 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
⚖️ Balanced — 8.7% over vs 12.8% under asking.
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $2,438/mo
Median Lease $2,300/mo
Avg Asking Rent $2,445/mo
Lowest Lease $1,425
Highest Lease $5,150
Lease / Ask Ratio 99.7%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 6.3%
Leased at asking 79.6%
Leased under asking 14.0%
Avg Days on Market 54 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
⚖️ Balanced — 6.3% over vs 14% under asking.
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $3,611/mo
Median Lease $3,400/mo
Avg Asking Rent $3,593/mo
Lowest Lease $1,450
Highest Lease $7,950
Lease / Ask Ratio 100.5%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 14.0%
Leased at asking 68.3%
Leased under asking 17.7%
Avg Days on Market 53 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
⚖️ Balanced — 14% over vs 17.7% under asking.
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $2,696/mo
Median Lease $2,650/mo
Avg Asking Rent $2,697/mo
Lowest Lease $1,525
Highest Lease $4,750
Lease / Ask Ratio 100.0%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 6.5%
Leased at asking 84.4%
Leased under asking 9.1%
Avg Days on Market 47 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
⚖️ Balanced — 6.5% over vs 9.1% under asking.
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $2,391/mo
Median Lease $2,475/mo
Avg Asking Rent $2,388/mo
Lowest Lease $1,295
Highest Lease $4,200
Lease / Ask Ratio 100.2%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 7.6%
Leased at asking 81.8%
Leased under asking 10.6%
Avg Days on Market 63 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
⚖️ Balanced — 7.6% over vs 10.6% under asking.
Nearby Cities · September 2025
Average confirmed lease price across all residential property types
| City | Avg Lease | Median | Lease / Ask | DOM | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carleton Place | $2,594 | $2,638 | 100.5% | 56d | ⚖️ Balanced |
| Smiths Falls | $1,875 | $1,875 | 100.0% | 48d | ⚖️ Balanced |
| Mississippi Mills | $2,325 | $2,325 | 97.9% | 70d | 🧊 Renter-Friendly |
| Russell | $2,824 | $2,836 | 100.0% | 80d | ⚖️ Balanced |
| Clarence Rockland | $2,325 | $2,575 | 99.2% | 47d | ⚖️ Balanced |
| The Nation | $2,400 | $2,400 | 100.0% | 10d | ⚖️ Balanced |
Frequently Asked Questions
Ottawa · September 2025
The average confirmed lease in Ottawa was $2,818/month in September 2025,
based on 641 MLS® transactions. The median was
$2,675/month.
Condos averaged $2,438/mo, freehold averaged $3,611/mo, and townhouses averaged $2,696/mo.
Units in Ottawa took an average of 53 days to lease in September 2025.
Freehold rentals averaged 53 days while condos averaged 54 days.
In September 2025, condos averaged $2,438/month while freehold rentals averaged $3,611/month —
a difference of $1,173/month.
Ottawa averaged $2,818/month in September 2025. Russell averaged $2,824/mo. Carleton Place averaged $2,594/mo. See the full September 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.
