Average rent in Kingston for a studio (2026)
Across all renters, including long-time tenants, the average is $1,198 (CMHC, October 2025).
| Benchmark | Studio |
|---|---|
| All renters (CMHC, Oct 2025) | $1,198 |
At $1,198, a studio in Kingston is 12% below the Ontario average ($1,357).
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.
What people here told us
Community stats appear here once at least 5 people have checked their rent for a studio in Kingston, so no one can be identified.
Check your Kingston studio rent in 10 seconds →Studio rent by zone
- Downtown Kingston · $1,239
- Southwestern Kingston · $1,206
- Northern Kingston · $782
- Remainder of Kingston CMA · $1,224
Common questions
What is the average studio rent in Kingston?
The average studio rent across all renters in Kingston is $1,198 a month (CMHC Rental Market Survey, October 2025). It includes long-time tenants, so it runs below what new renters are asked.
How do I know if I'm overpaying for a studio in Kingston?
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.
Other sizes in Kingston
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- Greater Napanee · $955
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