Average rent in Ottawa for a 3-bedroom+ (2026)
New 3-bedroom+ leases in Ottawa average $2,708 a month (Rentals.ca, September 2026). Across all renters, including long-time tenants, the average is $2,090 (CMHC, October 2025).
| Benchmark | 3-bedroom+ |
|---|---|
| All renters (CMHC, Oct 2025) | $2,090 |
| New leases (Rentals.ca, September 2026) | $2,708 |
At $2,090, a 3-bedroom+ in Ottawa is about the same as the Ontario average ($2,075).
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.
What people here told us
Community stats appear here once at least 5 people have checked their rent for a 3-bedroom+ in Ottawa, so no one can be identified.
Check your Ottawa 3-bedroom+ rent in 10 seconds →3-bedroom+ rent by zone
- Downtown · $2,413
- Sandy Hill/Lowertown · $2,836
- Glebe/Old Ottawa South · $2,146
- Carlington/Iris · $2,006
- Chinatown/Hintonburg/Westboro N · $2,329
- New Edinb./Manor Park/Overbrook · $1,623
- Westboro S/Hampton Pk/Britannia · $1,984
- Hunt Club/South Keys · $2,284
- Vanier · $1,721
- Gloucester North/Orleans · $1,806
- Eastern Ottawa Surrounding Areas · $2,766
- Nepean · $2,100
- Arnprior · $2,299
Common questions
What is the average 3-bedroom+ rent in Ottawa?
The average 3-bedroom+ rent across all renters in Ottawa is $2,090 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 3-bedroom+ lease in Ottawa?
The average asking rent for a 3-bedroom+ in Ottawa is $2,708 a month (Rentals.ca and Urbanation, September 2026, city-wide, all listing types).
How do I know if I'm overpaying for a 3-bedroom+ in Ottawa?
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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