Rent report · Kitchener, Ontario · closed MLS® leases
Average Rent in Kitchener — November 2026 by Bedroom
The short answer
The median rent in Kitchener is $2,080 a month, based on 1,551 leases signed on the MLS® in the 12 months to November 2026 (average $2,193). A typical 1-bedroom leases for $1,725 and a 2-bedroom for $2,140. Over the last 90 days the median was $2,075 across 434 leases.
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Kitchener rent by bedroom
- Studio$1,558
- 1 bedroom$1,725
- 2 bedrooms$2,140
- 3 bedrooms$2,650
- 4+ bedrooms$3,200
Source: TRREB MLS® data, compiled by Summitly · as of November 9, 2026
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| Bedrooms | Median rent (12 mo) | Leases (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,558 | 30 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,725 | 579 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,140 | 427 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,650 | 397 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $3,200 | 118 |
| Bedrooms | Median rent (12 mo) | Average rent (12 mo) | Leases (12 mo) | Median (last 90 days) | Median asking now | Rent / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,558 | $1,561 | 30 | $1,575 | $1,900 | $2.14 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,725 | $1,736 | 579 | $1,750 | $1,763 | $3.00 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,140 | $2,151 | 427 | $2,100 | $2,125 | $2.38 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,650 | $2,654 | 397 | $2,650 | $2,600 | $2.13 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $3,200 | $3,196 | 118 | $3,300 | $3,000 | $1.65 |
| All rentals | $2,080 | $2,193 | 1,551 | $2,075 | $2,150 | $2.50 |
By property type
Kitchener rent by property type
- Condo apartment$1,800
- House (detached / semi)$2,800
- Basement apartment$1,650
- Townhouse$2,400
Source: TRREB MLS® data, compiled by Summitly · as of November 9, 2026
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| Type | Median rent (12 mo) | Leases (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|
| Condo apartment | $1,800 | 670 |
| House (detached / semi) | $2,800 | 352 |
| Basement apartment | $1,650 | 61 |
| Townhouse | $2,400 | 354 |
| Type | Median rent (12 mo) | Average rent (12 mo) | Leases (12 mo) | Median (last 90 days) | Median asking now | Rent / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condo apartment | $1,800 | $1,894 | 670 | $1,863 | $1,850 | $2.88 |
| House (detached / semi) | $2,800 | $2,769 | 352 | $2,950 | $2,700 | $2.00 |
| Basement apartment | $1,650 | $1,605 | 61 | $1,650 | $1,750 | $1.28 |
| Townhouse | $2,400 | $2,387 | 354 | $2,400 | $2,400 | $2.10 |
Trend
Kitchener median rent, last 24 months
Source: TRREB MLS® data, compiled by Summitly · as of November 9, 2026
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| Month | Median rent | Leases |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | $2,150 | 117 |
| Sep 2026 | $1,995 | 172 |
| Aug 2026 | $2,100 | 192 |
| Jul 2026 | $2,048 | 146 |
| Jun 2026 | $2,000 | 139 |
| May 2026 | $1,950 | 124 |
| Apr 2026 | $2,000 | 133 |
| Mar 2026 | $2,100 | 113 |
| Feb 2026 | $2,050 | 107 |
| Jan 2026 | $2,050 | 105 |
| Dec 2025 | $2,325 | 93 |
| Nov 2025 | $2,250 | 92 |
| Oct 2025 | $2,350 | 109 |
| Sep 2025 | $2,100 | 131 |
| Aug 2025 | $2,150 | 152 |
| Jul 2025 | $2,250 | 101 |
| Jun 2025 | $2,100 | 118 |
| May 2025 | $2,125 | 118 |
| Apr 2025 | $2,165 | 102 |
| Mar 2025 | $2,300 | 81 |
| Feb 2025 | $2,350 | 66 |
| Jan 2025 | $2,250 | 85 |
| Dec 2024 | $2,600 | 62 |
| Nov 2024 | $2,400 | 31 |
FAQ
Kitchener rent FAQs
What is the average rent in Kitchener?
In the 12 months to November 2026, 1,551 Kitchener rentals were leased through the MLS® at a median of $2,080 a month and an average of $2,193. The median is the better guide: a few luxury leases pull the average up.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Kitchener?
The median 1-bedroom lease in Kitchener was $1,725 a month over the last 12 months (579 leases); 1-bedrooms listed for rent right now ask a median $1,763.
How much is a 2-bedroom rental in Kitchener?
A 2-bedroom in Kitchener leased for a median $2,140 a month over the last 12 months, across 427 leases.
Is it cheaper to rent a basement, condo or house in Kitchener?
Over the last 12 months the cheapest type was basement apartment at a median $1,650, and the most expensive was house (detached / semi) at $2,800. basement apartment $1,650, condo apartment $1,800, townhouse $2,400 and house (detached / semi) $2,800.
Are rents going up or down in Kitchener?
The median lease in Oct 2026 was $2,150, down 8.5% from $2,350 in Oct 2025. Monthly medians move with the mix of units leased, so read the 24-month trend rather than a single month.
Where do these rent figures come from?
They are medians and averages of closed leases recorded on the TRREB MLS® (the rent actually agreed, not the asking rent), refreshed November 2026. A figure is shown only when it covers at least 5 leases, so no single lease can be identified.
Sources & method
Where these rents come from.
- Rents are the monthly prices on leases that closed on the TRREB MLS® (status Leased), not asking rents, except the "Median asking now" column, which covers rentals listed today.
- The 12-month window runs to the data refresh date; the 90-day column covers the most recent 90 days. The trend shows complete calendar months only.
- Bedrooms are the above-grade bedroom count on the listing, so a 1-bedroom plus den counts as a 1-bedroom. Studios are listings with no bedrooms.
- Basement apartments are lower-level units or units numbered as a basement; houses are detached and semi-detached homes leased whole; townhouses include condo townhouses.
- Rents under $300 or over $50,000 a month are treated as data errors and excluded. Rent per square foot uses leases with an exact floor area only.
- Every figure covers at least 5 leases, so no individual lease can be identified. This page is indexed only when the city has at least 50 leases in 12 months.
Source: TRREB MLS® data, compiled by Summitly.
