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Comparison over the last five years:2016-17 to 2020-21
2020 compared to 2021
2019 compared to 2020 Unavailable
2018 compared to 2019
2017 compared to 2018
2016 compared to 2017
2015 compared to 2016
2014 compared to 2015
What is the average cost of rent in the United States?
What is the average rent in the US 2022?
How much is rent in US per month?
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The cost to rent an apartment in Ontario depends on the property size (number of bedrooms), the neighbourhood /where it is located, and the age and condition of the apartment or house.

Prices vary from city to city and from year to year. Generally, smaller cities have lower rental costs than larger cities.

Here is a sample of cities and their average rental prices for 2022:

Barrie & Area - $1673 1BR, $2431 2BR
Belleville & Area - $1500 1BR, $1600 2BR
Brantford & Area - $1549 1BR, $1775 2BR
Guelph & Area - $1950, $2156 2BR
Hamilton & Area - $1603 1BR, $2063 2BR
Kingston & Area - $1589 1BR, $1750 2BR
Kitchener & Area - $1839 1BR, $2279 2BR
London & Area - $1678 1BR, $2023 2BR
St. Catharines-Niagara & Area - $1451 1BR, $1899 2BR
Oshawa & Area - $1680 1BR, $1950 2BR
Ottawa & Area - $1674 1BR, $2075 2BR
Peterborough & Area - $1534 1BR, $1900 2BR
Sudbury & Area - $1449 1BR, $1599 2BR
Thunder Bay & Area - $1092 1BR, $1600 2BR
Toronto & Area - $2233 1BR, $3005 2BR
Windsor & Area - $1159 1BR, $1670 2BR

If you would like more information about rental pricing and trends, you can also call a housing help centre or community agency, or search in the Services Near Me section by using the words "housing assistance" in your area.

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Comparison over the last five years:2016-17 to 2020-21

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2020 compared to 2021

Rental Type	2020	2021	Percentage Change
Room in Household	$2,141.50	$1,637.39	-26.68%
Studios/Efficiencies	$1,757.50	$2,001.93	13 %
1 Bedroom House/Duplex	$1,726	$1,975.21	13.47%
1 Bedroom Apartment/Condo	$3,008.50	$2,920.17	-2.99%
2 Bedroom House/Duplex	$2,850	$3,513.08	20.84%
2 Bedroom Apartment/Condo	$3,056.50	$3,059.79	0.11%%
3 Bedroom House/Duplex	$4,444	$4,347.72	-2.19%
3 Bedroom Apartment/Condo	$5,310.50	$4,381.29	-19.18%
4 Bedroom House/Duplex	$5,377	$6,389.92	17.22%
4 Bedroom Apartment/Condo		$4,812.50
5 - 8 Bedroom House/Apartment	$4,864.50	$7,471.08	42.26%

2019 compared to 2020 Unavailable

2018 compared to 2019

Rental Type	2018	2019	Percentage Change
Rooms	$1,017	$ 1,060	4.2%
Studios	$1,428	$ 1,471	3.0%
1 Bedroom House/Duplex	$1,995	$ 2,013	0.9%
1 Bedroom Apartment/Condo	$2,079	$ 1,939	-6.7%
2 Bedroom House/Duplex	$2,977	$ 2,919	-1.9%
2 Bedroom Apartment/Condo	$2,775	$ 2,688	-3.1%
3 Bedroom House/Duplex	$3,852	$ 3,792	-1.6%
3 Bedroom Apartment/Condo	$3,276	$ 3,520	7.4%
4 Bedroom House/Apartment	$4,688	$ 5,040	7.5%
5 - 9 Bedroom House/Apartment	$5,645	$ 6,415	13.6%

2017 compared to 2018

Rental Type	2017	2018	Percentage Change
Rooms	$942	$1,017	8%
Studios	$1,186	$1,428	20%
1 Bedroom House/Duplex	$1,744	$1,995	14%
1 Bedroom Apartment/Condo	$1,697	$2,079	23%
2 Bedroom House/Duplex	$2,674	$2,977	11%
2 Bedroom Apartment/Condo	$2,444	$2,775	14%
3 Bedroom House/Duplex	$3,488	$3,852	10%
3 Bedroom Apartment/Condo	$3,155	$3,276	5%
4 Bedroom House/Apartment	$4,169	$4,688	12%
5 - 9 Bedroom House/Apartment	$5,420	$5,645	11%

2016 compared to 2017

Rental Type	2016	2017	Percentage Change
Rooms	$900	$942	5%
Studios	$1,173	$1,186	1%
1 Bedroom House/Duplex	$1,662	$1,744	5%
1 Bedroom Apartment/Condo	$1,581	$1,697	7%
2 Bedroom House/Duplex	$2,620	$2,674	2%
2 Bedroom Apartment/Condo	$2,360	$2,444	4%
3 Bedroom House/Duplex	$3,403	$3,488	2%
3 Bedroom Apartment/Condo	$3,132	$3,135	0%
4 Bedroom House/Apartment	$4,149	$4,169	0%
5 - 9 Bedroom House/Apartment	$5,708	$5,420	-5%

2015 compared to 2016

Rental Type	2015	2016	Percentage Change
Rooms	$873	$900	3%
Studios	$1,085	$1,173	8%
1 Bedroom House/Duplex	$1,701	$1,662	-2%
1 Bedroom Apartment/Condo	$1,412	$1,581	12%
2 Bedroom House/Duplex	$2,400	$2,620	9%
2 Bedroom Apartment/Condo	$2,127	$2,360	11%
3 Bedroom House/Duplex	$3,158	$3,403	8%
3 Bedroom Apartment/Condo	$3,074	$3,132	2%
4 Bedroom House/Apartment	$4,040	$4,149	3%
5 - 9 Bedroom House/Apartment	$4,929	$5,708	16%

2014 compared to 2015

Rental Type	2014	2015	Percentage Change
Rooms	$795	$873	10%
Studios	$983	$1,085	10%
1 Bedroom House/Duplex	$1,500	$1,701	13%
1 Bedroom Apartment/Condo	$1,306	$1,412	8%
2 Bedroom House/Duplex	$2,172	$2,400	10%
2 Bedroom Apartment/Condo	$1,905	$2,127	12%
3 Bedroom House/Duplex	$2,923	$3,158	8%
3 Bedroom Apartment/Condo	$2,849	$3,074	8%
4 Bedroom House/Apartment	$3,723	$4,040	9%
5 - 9 Bedroom House/Apartment	$4,749	$4,929	4%

Note: Rental Cost statistics are calculated based on advertised listings through the UCSC Community Rentals Office. Figures include both furnished and unfurnished rentals. Advertised rates may include allowing 2 or 3 people per room, cost of utilities and/or other amenities. Locations vary, with the majority being in Santa Cruz. For statistical purposes, some zero rent or excessively priced listings omitted from calculations.

What is the average cost of rent in the United States?

The average American renter pays $1,326 a month. For those looking to move, prices are even higher. The average asking rent is now $1,900 , with single-family houses averaging $2,018 a month, while a typical apartment costs an $1,659. ... Average Rent by State 2022..

What is the average rent in the US 2022?

Rent prices for single family homes swelled during the first half of 2022, hitting a national average of $2,495 a month — a 13.4% increase compared to the same period in 2021, according to a new report from national real estate brokerage HouseCanary.

How much is rent in US per month?

The average monthly rent for all apartment types in the United States rose substantially in 2021. As of February 2022, the average monthly rent for a two-bedroom apartment in the United States reached 1,295 U.S. dollars, up from 1,100 U.S. dollars a year before.