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Units first occupied before Nov. 15, 2018 are subject to Ontario's annual rent increase guideline (2.1% for 2026).

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Ottawa rental market: 2025

1-bedroom median$1,945

2-bedroom median$2,490

Vacancy rate (2025)3.1%

Rent control guideline2.1% (2026)

Highest areaRockcliffe Park

Most affordable areaVanier

Source: CMHC 2025 Rental Market Report · Rentals.ca Feb 2025

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Data sources: CMHC Rental Market Survey (October 2024) · Rentals.ca National Rent Report (February 2025) · Anonymous community submissions. Results are market estimates for general reference only. Not legal or financial advice. Methodology ·Privacy