Quebec City Rental Market: Average Rents and Vacancy Rate
In brief — In Quebec City (metropolitan area), the average monthly rent for a rental apartment stood at $1,226 in October 2025 ($855 for a studio, $1,107 for a 1-bedroom, $1,276 for a 2-bedroom, $1,464 for a 3-bedroom or more), with a vacancy rate of 2.4%.
The second most populous municipality in Quebec (594,443 residents in 2025), Quebec City forms a rental market distinct from Montreal's — with its own average rents, its own vacancy rate and its own municipal welcome tax. For an investor evaluating a plex in Quebec City, 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 | $855 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,107 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,276 |
| 3-bedroom and up | $1,464 |
| All sizes (average) | $1,226 |
Vacancy Rate
The primary rental market's vacancy rate stood at 2.4% in October 2025. A lower rate generally signals a tighter market for tenants, and so a faster path to leasing up for an owner.
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 Quebec City
A purchase in Quebec City is also subject to a municipal scale of its own: the provincial scale up to $500,000, then 2.5% up to $750,000, then 3% above. Example: a $800,000 property reaches $13,360.50 in welcome tax. Calculate the exact amount with the Quebec City welcome tax calculator.
FAQ
What is the average rent in Quebec City? $1,226 per month across all sizes in October 2025 ($855 for a studio, $1,107 for a 1-bedroom, $1,276 for a 2-bedroom, $1,464 for a 3-bedroom or more).
What is the vacancy rate in Quebec City? 2.4% in October 2025, for the primary rental market (buildings of 3 units or more).
How much is the welcome tax for a property in Quebec City? The provincial scale applies up to $500,000, then 2.5% up to $750,000, then 3% above. Example: at $800,000, the tax reaches $13,360.50.
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
- Quebec City 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.