Average rent in Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo for a studio (2026)
Across all renters, including long-time tenants, the average is $1,255 (CMHC, October 2025).
| Benchmark | Studio |
|---|---|
| All renters (CMHC, Oct 2025) | $1,255 |
At $1,255, a studio in Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo is 8% 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 Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo, so no one can be identified.
Check your Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo studio rent in 10 seconds →Studio rent by zone
- Kitchener East · $1,293
- Kitchener Central · $1,274
- Kitchener West · $1,171
- Waterloo · $1,348
Common questions
What is the average studio rent in Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo?
The average studio rent across all renters in Kitchener - Cambridge - Waterloo is $1,255 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 Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo?
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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