What renters pay in Old Ottawa South
Compare rents in Old Ottawa South using public CMHC data, Rentals.ca market listings, and anonymous submissions from renters who live here.
Old Ottawa South rents are 12% above the Ottawa average.
Old Ottawa South is a quiet family neighbourhood south of the Glebe, bordered by the Rideau River and the Arboretum. Rentals are mostly upper floors of single-family houses, so rents vary a lot by building and street.
Estimated fair rent in Old Ottawa South
| Unit type | Estimated range / mo | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,350 to $1,900 | More data needed |
| 1 bedroom | $1,800 to $2,450 | More data needed |
| 2 bedroom | $2,200 to $2,850 | Limited local data |
| 3 bedroom | $2,750 to $3,800 | More data needed |
| 3+ bedroom | $3,200 to $4,400 | More data needed |
Ranges combine CMHC Rental Market Survey, Rentals.ca market listings, and anonymous renter submissions. Confidence rises as more renters in Old Ottawa South submit. Last updated August 2026.
Privacy comes first. We never collect your name or email and we never display individual rent submissions on this page. The numbers above are aggregated ranges across many anonymous submissions. Read the privacy policy.
Are rents in Old Ottawa South high or low?
Old Ottawa South rents run 12% above the Ottawa average for comparable units. Carleton University demand keeps September the busiest move-in window, so starting your search in May or June gets you better selection.
Because Old Ottawa South sits above the Ottawa average, asking rents here often reflect newer buildings, recent renovations, or a location renters will pay a premium for. Two units at the same advertised price can still differ once you account for what is included, so compare the full picture before signing.
Help build better data for Old Ottawa South
Old Ottawa South has growing local data with 5-9 recent submissions. Confidence improves as more renters submit. Anonymous submissions make the Old Ottawa South benchmark sharper for the next renter who lands here.
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Data sources
This page combines three sources, in order of how much weight each carries once enough local data exists:
- Anonymous renter submissions. Real rents reported by renters in Old Ottawa South.
- CMHC Rental Market Survey. Annual data covering purpose-built rentals.
- Rentals.ca market listings. Used for market context. Listings show asking rents, not necessarily signed rents.
Results are grouped by neighbourhood and unit type. Individual submissions are never shown publicly.
Before renting in Old Ottawa South
- Carleton University and the canal drive demand. September move-in dates are the busiest of the year, start your search in May or June for the best selection.
- Bank Street is the main amenity strip but parts of the neighbourhood require a 10-15 minute walk to reach it.
- Rentals are mostly upper floors of single-family houses. Expect older windows, no elevator, and a landlord who lives off-site.
- Compare by unit type. Bachelor, 1 bedroom, and 2 bedroom rents vary widely in Old Ottawa South. Use the snapshot table above for the right benchmark.
- Check what is included. A unit at the top of the range may include heat, water, or parking. A bare unit at the same price is more expensive in practice.
- Ask about parking. Indoor parking can add $100 to $250 per month depending on the building.
- Compare building age and condition. A renovated unit in a newer building often rents above the neighbourhood range.
- Ask about rent increase rules. In Ontario, units first occupied before November 15, 2018 are rent controlled at the provincial guideline. Newer units are exempt between tenancies.
- Compare asking rent with reported rent. Listing sites show asking rents. Anonymous submissions help show what renters report paying.
FAQ for renters in Old Ottawa South
What is the average rent in Old Ottawa South?
The estimated fair range for a 1 bedroom in Old Ottawa South, Ottawa is $1,800 to $2,450 per month. It comes from public rental market survey data only: there are fewer than five recent renter reports for this unit type here, and we do not publish figures drawn from fewer than five. Old Ottawa South rents run 12% above the Ottawa average for comparable units. The snapshot table above shows every unit type and the evidence behind each one.
Is Old Ottawa South more expensive than the rest of Ottawa?
Old Ottawa South rents run 12% above the Ottawa average for comparable units. Carleton University demand keeps September the busiest move-in window, so starting your search in May or June gets you better selection. Use this as a benchmark, not a final appraisal. Building age, condition, floor, and what is included (heat, parking, laundry) affect individual rents.
How does FairRent calculate rent benchmarks?
We combine public CMHC Rental Market Survey data, Rentals.ca market listing data, and anonymous renter submissions. CMHC data is comprehensive but lags. Listings show asking rents. Anonymous submissions show what renters report paying. The blend gets more accurate as more renters contribute.
Is my rent submission anonymous?
We never ask for your name, email, phone number or exact address, and none of those are stored. A report holds your neighbourhood, unit type, monthly rent, whether you told us a move-in year, the city, and whether parking or utilities are included. Like any website, our hosting and analytics providers process technical data such as IP addresses to serve and measure the site; that data is never attached to a report. We publish only grouped figures and never one drawn from fewer than five reports. What we cannot promise is that identification is impossible: a person who already knew a great deal about your home might still recognise it in a small neighbourhood, and no anonymous dataset can rule that out.
Does FairRent show my exact address?
No. We never display individual rent submissions publicly. We only show grouped data: ranges, medians, and confidence labels by neighbourhood and unit type. Your submission becomes one of many anonymous data points feeding the neighbourhood benchmark.
Why should I submit my rent in Old Ottawa South?
The data improves when more renters contribute. Your submission makes the Old Ottawa South benchmark better for the next renter checking their rent here. Submission takes about a minute and stays anonymous. Old Ottawa South has growing local data with 5-9 recent submissions. Confidence improves as more renters submit.
How often is this page updated?
Renter reports feed in continuously and reports older than two years drop out, so the local part of this page moves on its own. The market survey figures behind it are reviewed by hand, most recently June 2026; there is no automatic monthly refresh, and we would rather say so than imply the number is fresher than it is. Last renter report used here: August 2026.
What if there is not enough data for Old Ottawa South?
When local submissions are limited, the estimate relies primarily on CMHC and Rentals.ca data adjusted for Old Ottawa South. Confidence labels in the table make this clear. The more renters in Old Ottawa South submit, the stronger the local benchmark gets.
Is this legal or financial advice?
No. FairRent provides market estimates for information only. Results are not professional appraisals, legal opinions, or official determinations. For rent disputes or formal proceedings, consult a licensed paralegal or your provincial tenant rights organization.
FairRent Canada · Ottawa Rent Calculator · Old Ottawa South rent data. Sources: CMHC Rental Market Survey, Rentals.ca market listings, anonymous renter submissions. Results are estimates only. Not legal, financial, or real estate advice. Last updated August 2026.