Gatineau Rental Market: Average Rents and Vacancy Rate
In brief — In Gatineau (metropolitan area), the average monthly rent for a rental apartment stood at $1,415 in October 2025 ($1,046 for a studio, $1,362 for a 1-bedroom, $1,451 for a 2-bedroom, $1,508 for a 3-bedroom or more), with a vacancy rate of 3.8%.
The third most populous municipality in Quebec (302,616 residents in 2025), Gatineau, together with the Outaouais region, forms a rental market distinct from the rest of the province — partly shaped by its proximity to Ottawa. For an investor evaluating a plex in Gatineau, these figures serve as a benchmark before basing income assumptions on them.
Average Rents by Unit Size
A snapshot of the primary rental market (privately initiated rental buildings of 3 units or more), as of October 2025:
| Unit size | Average monthly rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,046 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,362 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,451 |
| 3-bedroom and up | $1,508 |
| All sizes (average) | $1,415 |
Vacancy Rate
The primary rental market's vacancy rate stood at 3.8% in October 2025 — higher than in Quebec City or Montreal, reflecting a somewhat less tight rental market for tenants.
Why This Benchmark Matters for Your Analysis
A target rent set well above the local market skews the cash flow and return calculation for a project — the gap only materializes if the unit actually rents at that price. In DeedWorth, this rent benchmark is used to check whether the rent you are targeting for a property is realistic before basing a full analysis on it. It is a market benchmark, not a guaranteed price for a specific unit: the actual rent of a property depends on its condition, its exact location and the number of units it contains.
Welcome Tax in Gatineau
A purchase in Gatineau is also subject to a municipal scale of its own: the provincial scale up to $500,000, then 3% above. Example: a $750,000 property reaches $13,110.50 in welcome tax. Calculate the exact amount with the Gatineau welcome tax calculator.
FAQ
What is the average rent in Gatineau? $1,415 per month across all sizes in October 2025 ($1,046 for a studio, $1,362 for a 1-bedroom, $1,451 for a 2-bedroom, $1,508 for a 3-bedroom or more).
What is the vacancy rate in Gatineau? 3.8% in October 2025, for the primary rental market (buildings of 3 units or more) — higher than in Quebec City or Montreal.
How much is the welcome tax for a property in Gatineau? The provincial scale applies up to $500,000, then 3% above. Example: at $750,000, the tax reaches $13,110.50.
Does this rent benchmark guarantee the rent of a specific property? No. It is an average across the region's primary rental market, not a comparable for a specific unit — the actual rent depends on the condition, location and exact size of the unit.
Read More
- Gatineau welcome tax calculator
- Quebec welcome tax by city
- Buying a first plex in Quebec
- Cap rate for Canadian rentals
- Free decision card: assessment value and welcome tax by address
For information only. Average rents and the vacancy rate come from the October 2025 rental market survey; these figures are updated periodically. Last verified: August 2026.