Oshawa Rental Market Data & Neighbourhood Trends
Access granular residential building data, neighbourhood comps, and historical leasing metrics for 31 tracked properties across Oshawa.
Oshawa Rental Market Overview
FastScreen tracks 31 buildings across Oshawa as a single tracked rental submarket, supported by a historical dataset of 165 recorded leases and 48 active listings. The latest 30-day window recorded 35 leases with an average realized rent of $1,970 per month ($3.27 per square foot) and an average Days on Market of 22 days. Oshawa's current 30-day average realized rent sits $647 per month below the broader GTA benchmark of $2,617 per month. Among nearby municipalities, Oshawa offers a more affordable entry point than Whitby's effective average rent of $2,375 per month and Ajax's effective average rent of $2,508 per month, though it tracks above Clarington's effective average rent of $2,278 per month.
Active Rental Inventory
Listed and Tracked by FastScreen as of August 2026Current publicly listed rental units and asking prices across Oshawa
Rental Inventory Analysis At A Glance for Oshawa
Oshawa's rental inventory currently features 48 active listings with an average asking rent of $1,994 per month at an average rate of $3.41 per square foot. When compared against the latest 30-day realized lease average of $1,970 per month, the market exhibits a narrow asking-versus-realized spread of $24 per month, indicating relatively close alignment between landlord asking prices and closed transaction figures. The dataset records an absorption rate of 42.2 percent across available inventory. On a regional level, Oshawa's active listings compare with 6 active listings in Whitby, zero active listings in Ajax, and 13 active listings in Clarington within FastScreen's tracked footprint.
Closed Leases
Transactions that closed in August 2026Executed lease contracts and actual realized rents agreed upon between landlords and tenants
Leasing Trends for Oshawa
Leasing velocity in Oshawa averaged 22 Days on Market over the latest 30-day observation period across 35 recorded leases, reflecting a 2-day faster leasing pace than the GTA 30-day average DOM of 24 days. Mid-term tracking shows stable velocity with 119 leases averaging 25 DOM over the last 90 days and 165 leases averaging 27 DOM over the last 180 days. When compared to nearby municipalities, Oshawa's 22-day 30-day average DOM is 6 days slower than Whitby's 16-day effective DOM, 5 days slower than Ajax's 17-day effective benchmark, but 20 days faster than Clarington's 42-day effective DOM.
Oshawa Rental Rates by Unit Layout
Realized lease pricing, square footage, and pricing spreads across layout configurations based on transactions in August 2026.
Oshawa Tracked Buildings & Lease Comps
Compare average realized rents, price per square foot ($/SF), active availability, and leasing velocity across tracked condo buildings in Oshawa, Oshawa.
| Action | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
U.C. Tower 2 2545 Simcoe St N | $2,028/mo | $3.37/SF | 10leases | 20units | Comps |
University Studios 1900 Simcoe St N | $1,417/mo | $3.54/SF | 9leases | 5units | Comps |
Charing Cross 385 Arctic Red Dr | $2,388/mo | $2.82/SF | 8leases | 0units | Comps |
U.C. Tower 2550 Simcoe St N | $2,127/mo | $3.29/SF | 5leases | 12units | Comps |
80 Bond 80 Bond Street E | $2,200/mo | $3.67/SF | 2leases | 2units | Comps |
Parkwood Residences 44 Bond St W | $1,800/mo | $2.40/SF | 1lease | 2units | Comps |
University Towns 1800 Simcoe Street | $1,425(ask) | $3.56 (ask) | 0leases | 3units | Comps |
100 Bond East 100 Bond Street E | $2,157(ask) | $3.39 (ask) | 0leases | 3units | Comps |
277 Adelaide Avenue W 277 Adelaide Avenue W | $1,850(ask) | $2.18 (ask) | 0leases | 1unit | Comps |
U.C. Tower Condominiums 2250 Simcoe Street | — | — | 0leases | 0units | Comps |
U.C. Towers 2 1200 Taunton Road | — | — | 0leases | 0units | Comps |
McLaughlin Square 50 Richmond St/55 William St | — | — | 0leases | 0units | Comps |
1010 Glen Street Townhouses 1010 Glen Street | — | — | 0leases | 0units | Comps |
888 Glen Condos 888 Glen Street | — | — | 0leases | 0units | Comps |
Livita Centennial 259 Hillcroft Street | — | — | 0leases | 0units | Comps |
Plaza 700 700 Wilson Rd N | — | — | 0leases | 0units | Comps |
Plaza 900 900 Wilson Rd N | — | — | 0leases | 0units | Comps |
900 Glen 900 Glen St | — | — | 0leases | 0units | Comps |
936 Glen 936 Glen St | — | — | 0leases | 0units | Comps |
80 Athol E 80 Athol St E | — | — | 0leases | 0units | Comps |
120 Elgin W 120 Elgin St W | — | — | 0leases | 0units | Comps |
The Royal Grande 454 Centre Street | — | — | 0leases | 0units | Comps |
Tomlin Tower 131 Taunton Rd E | — | — | 0leases | 0units | Comps |
Thornton Place 600 Thornton Rd N | — | — | 0leases | 0units | Comps |
The Aberdeen 363 Simcoe St | — | — | 0leases | 0units | Comps |
McLaughlin Heights 337 Simcoe St N | — | — | 0leases | 0units | Comps |
286 Saguenay Avenue 286 Saguenay Avenue | — | — | 0leases | 0units | Comps |
296 Saguenay Avenue 296 Saguenay Avenue | — | — | 0leases | 0units | Comps |
948 Simcoe Street N 948 Simcoe Street N | — | — | 0leases | 0units | Comps |
97 Nonquon Road 97 Nonquon Road | — | — | 0leases | 0units | Comps |
Rose Garden Apartments 275 Wentworth Street W | — | — | 0leases | 0units | Comps |
2545 Simcoe St N
1900 Simcoe St N
385 Arctic Red Dr
2550 Simcoe St N
80 Bond Street E
44 Bond St W
1800 Simcoe Street
100 Bond Street E
277 Adelaide Avenue W
2250 Simcoe Street
1200 Taunton Road
50 Richmond St/55 William St
1010 Glen Street
888 Glen Street
259 Hillcroft Street
700 Wilson Rd N
900 Wilson Rd N
900 Glen St
936 Glen St
80 Athol St E
120 Elgin St W
454 Centre Street
131 Taunton Rd E
600 Thornton Rd N
363 Simcoe St
337 Simcoe St N
286 Saguenay Avenue
296 Saguenay Avenue
948 Simcoe Street N
97 Nonquon Road
275 Wentworth Street W
Derived from verified closed lease contracts finalized during August 2026 across multi-residential buildings in Oshawa.
Realized monthly lease price divided by interior living square footage (excluding external terraces and parking valuations).
Total executed lease agreements. In boutique buildings with fewer than 2 monthly leases, comps automatically expand to a 90-day rolling window to preserve statistical validity.
The duration from public MLS listing publication to final binding agreement. Active supply reflects current vacant or upcoming units available for rent.
Oshawa Rental Market Dynamics & Local Trends
Key Residential Rental Market Overview
Oshawa represents an important rental submarket, offering a diverse mix of 31 condominium and apartment residences. Rental demand is sustained by local employment centers, highway connectivity, and competitive cost-of-living advantages.
Transit connectivity, arterial road networks, and regional employment hubs drive tenant mobility throughout Oshawa. Properties close to central retail corridors and transit hubs consistently maintain superior occupancy and shorter listing cycles.
Month Over Month Trends
During the latest 30-day period, Oshawa recorded 35 leases with an average realized rent of $1,970 per month, compared to 58 leases averaging $1,901 per month in the prior 30-day window. Pre-calculated analytics indicate a month-over-month increase of $69 per month, or 3.63 percent. Because this short-term movement reflects transaction volume spanning 35 leases compared to 58 leases in the preceding period, monthly pricing adjustments should be viewed as short-term compositional shifts across unit mixes rather than a definitive structural surge in municipal rent levels.
Longer Term Trends
Oshawa's historical leasing record encompasses 165 transactions with an all-time average lease price of $1,959 per month at a rate of $3.26 per square foot and an average Days on Market of 27 days. Overall rent dispersion across the historical sample spans from an entry-level floor of $1,200 per month to an upper ceiling of $2,950 per month, with a median rent of $2,000 per month. The middle 50 percent of the market clusters between a 25th percentile of $1,600 per month and a 75th percentile of $2,250 per month, representing an interquartile spread of $650 per month that reflects moderate pricing variance across Oshawa's apartment and condominium stock.
For Renters
Renters evaluating Oshawa will find a municipal rental market anchored by a median rent of $2,000 per month and an overall dispersion span ranging from a $1,200 entry floor to a $2,950 upper ceiling, with the middle 50 percent of transactions clustering between $1,600 and $2,250 per month. Bedroom-level expansion shows a notable step-up: 1-bedroom units average $1,833 per month across 548 square feet ($3.39 per square foot), while 2-bedroom units average $2,358 per month across 812 square feet ($2.99 per square foot). This represents a rent step-up of $525 per month (or 28.64 percent) for an additional 264 square feet of space, accompanied by a decrease of $0.40 per square foot in the realized rate. Oshawa provides a more affordable alternative to Whitby and Ajax for renters seeking value within the region.
For Landlords
Landlords pricing rental units in Oshawa should align asking strategies closely with realized transaction benchmarks, given the narrow $24 asking-versus-realized spread across the municipal dataset. With an average active asking rent of $1,994 per month compared to a 30-day realized lease average of $1,970 per month, overpricing risks extending Days on Market beyond the current 22-day baseline. Property owners should incorporate unit size and bedroom category specifics into pricing models, noting that 1-bedroom units achieve an average realized rent of $1,833 per month while 2-bedroom units reach $2,358 per month. Factoring in parking availability is essential, as units with parking command positive premiums across primary bedroom tiers in the local dataset.
For Realtors
Real estate professionals structuring rental CMAs in Oshawa can utilize FastScreen's historical baseline of 165 transactions and 31 tracked buildings to establish defensible pricing models. With a 30-day leasing velocity of 22 DOM and an average realized rate of $3.27 per square foot, agents can guide clients using empirical transaction data rather than asking-price sentiment. When local monthly volume is limited, agents can cross-reference mid-term 90-day and 180-day smoothing metrics ($1,946 and $1,959 per month, respectively) alongside nearby municipal benchmarks in Whitby and Clarington to substantiate pricing strategies and advise landlords on competitive positioning relative to the wider GTA market.
Oshawa Rental Market & Leasing FAQs
Essential answers for tenants, property owners, and real estate professionals navigating Oshawa
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Which postal codes (FSAs) and neighbourhoods are covered in Oshawa's rental data?
FastScreen tracks residential lease transactions across Oshawa's primary postal code districts (FSAs):
- Oshawa L1G, L1H, L1J, L1L: $1,970/month average leased rent