How much is rent in ByWard Market, Ottawa?

A 1-bedroom apartment in ByWard Market costs $1,900 - $2,400/month (second-hand contract) or $1,700 - $2,200/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $2,500 - $3,100/month, and a 3-bedroom from $3,300 - $4,000/month.

Is ByWard Market safe for expats?

ByWard Market has a safety rating of 3/5 (Moderate) on our scale. That is mid-scale; standard urban precautions are advisable.

How long is the commute from ByWard Market to Ottawa center?

The commute from ByWard Market to Ottawa city center takes approximately 8 minutes by walk.

What is ByWard Market like to live in?

Historic market district. Restaurants, nightlife, farmers market. Touristy but vibrant. In our data it is tagged as market, nightlife, historic.

ByWard Market, Ottawa 2026: 1BR Rent $1,900-$2,400/mo

A one-bedroom in ByWard Market rents for about $1,900 - $2,400/month — a moderate area (safety 3/5), roughly 8 minutes from Ottawa center by walk.

Commute to Center

8 min

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Safety Rating

3/5

Moderate

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Rent in ByWard Market

Monthly rent in CAD ($). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Apartment Size	First-Hand Rent	Second-Hand Rent
1 Bedroom	$1,700 - $2,200/mo	$1,900 - $2,400/mo
2 Bedrooms	$2,300 - $2,900/mo	$2,500 - $3,100/mo
3 Bedrooms	$3,000 - $3,700/mo	$3,300 - $4,000/mo

How ByWard Market compares in Ottawa

Within AffordWhere's Ottawa dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $2,150/month — close to the city median, and mid-priced of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $2,500 - $3,100/month and three-bedrooms $3,300 - $4,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 8 minutes to the center by walk, it sits about as central as most Ottawa areas in the set. On safety it rates 3/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the market, nightlife, historic tags, it may suit renters who want to be close to the center.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Westboro. For a shorter commute, see Downtown Ottawa.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

Questions people actually ask

How much is rent in ByWard Market, Ottawa?: A 1-bedroom apartment in ByWard Market costs $1,900 - $2,400/month (second-hand contract) or $1,700 - $2,200/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $2,500 - $3,100/month, and a 3-bedroom from $3,300 - $4,000/month.
Is ByWard Market safe for expats?: ByWard Market has a safety rating of 3/5 (Moderate) on our scale. That is mid-scale; standard urban precautions are advisable.
How long is the commute from ByWard Market to Ottawa center?: The commute from ByWard Market to Ottawa city center takes approximately 8 minutes by walk.
What is ByWard Market like to live in?: Historic market district. Restaurants, nightlife, farmers market. Touristy but vibrant. In our data it is tagged as market, nightlife, historic.

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