Average rent in Brantford for a 1-bedroom (2026)
New 1-bedroom leases in Brantford average $1,780 a month (Rentals.ca, September 2026). Across all renters, including long-time tenants, the average is $1,448 (CMHC, October 2025).
| Benchmark | 1-bedroom |
|---|---|
| All renters (CMHC, Oct 2025) | $1,448 |
| New leases (Rentals.ca, September 2026) | $1,780 |
At $1,448, a 1-bedroom in Brantford is 9% below the Ontario average ($1,589).
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, Oct 2025: average rent by bedroom and survey zone (purpose-built, all tenants). These are averages for purpose-built rental apartments and include long-time tenants, so new leases are usually higher.
Asking rent source: Rentals.ca & Urbanation National Rent Report, Oct 2026: average asking rent by city and bedroom, September 2026.
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Common questions
What is the average 1-bedroom rent in Brantford?
The average 1-bedroom rent across all renters in Brantford is $1,448 a month (CMHC Rental Market Survey, October 2025). It includes long-time tenants, so it runs below what new renters are asked.
How much is a new 1-bedroom lease in Brantford?
The average asking rent for a 1-bedroom in Brantford is $1,780 a month (Rentals.ca and Urbanation, September 2026, city-wide, all listing types).
How do I know if I'm overpaying for a 1-bedroom in Brantford?
If you moved in 2024 or later, compare with the asking rent; if earlier, compare with the CMHC average. Our free check does this for you in about 10 seconds and shows how you compare with others who checked.
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