Apartments & Rentals in Charlottetown, PE

According to the CMHC Rental Market Survey for October 2025, a 1 bedroom averages $1,066, a 2 bedroom averages $1,354 and a 3 bedroom + averages $1,548 per month in Charlottetown. Asking rents on individual Charlottetown listings vary with condition and utilities, so treat this as a baseline, not a quote.

Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, . View the CMHC data

Which neighbourhoods should I look at in Charlottetown?

Renters searching Charlottetown most often look at Downtown, University Area, West Royalty, East Royalty and Parkdale. Each differs in price, commute and how much of the housing stock is purpose-built apartments versus houses and flats, so it is worth comparing a few listings in more than one area before committing to a lease.

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What is the rental market like in Charlottetown?

Charlottetown is the capital and largest city of Prince Edward Island. The city's rental market serves students at UPEI and Holland College, government workers, and professionals across the island's service economy. Charlottetown's compact size means most amenities are within 10 minutes.

Popular rental areas include the historic Downtown with its walkable streets, the University Area near UPEI, and suburban West Royalty and Parkdale. PEI's growing population has increased rental demand, but prices remain below Halifax levels. MapleRentals.ca helps you find verified Charlottetown properties.

Renting in Charlottetown: common questions

How much is rent in Charlottetown?

According to the CMHC Rental Market Survey for October 2025, a 1 bedroom averages $1,066, a 2 bedroom averages $1,354 and a 3 bedroom + averages $1,548 per month in Charlottetown. Asking rents on individual Charlottetown listings vary with condition and utilities, so treat this as a baseline, not a quote.

Which neighbourhoods should I look at when renting in Charlottetown?

Renters searching Charlottetown most often look at Downtown, University Area, West Royalty, East Royalty and Parkdale. Each differs in price, commute and how much of the housing stock is purpose-built apartments versus houses and flats, so it is worth comparing a few listings in more than one area before committing to a lease.

How do I know a Charlottetown rental listing is not a scam?

Treat any Charlottetown listing as unsafe if the person refuses an in-person or video viewing, is unreachable by phone, or asks for an e-transfer deposit before you have seen the unit or signed a lease. Those three signals together account for the overwhelming majority of rental fraud reported in Atlantic Canada.

Are landlords on MapleRentals.ca verified?

Yes. Every landlord advertising a Charlottetown rental on MapleRentals.ca passes identity verification and property-ownership confirmation before a listing goes live, and listings are screened by automated scam detection. Renters can also report a suspicious listing, which flags it for review.

Do I have to pay a deposit before viewing a Charlottetown rental?

No. You should never send money for a Charlottetown rental before viewing the unit and signing a lease. A legitimate landlord will let you see the property first. A request for an e-transfer to hold a unit you have not seen is the single most common form of rental scam.

How do I arrange a viewing for a rental in Charlottetown?

Open the listing on MapleRentals.ca and contact the landlord through the listing page. Because landlords are verified before publication, the contact details belong to the confirmed owner of the Charlottetown property rather than to whoever posted the ad, which is what makes a viewing request safe to send.

More on avoiding fraud: how Rent Safe verification works.

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