Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Ajax, ON

Median rent

Median rent in Ajax

$2,117/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Ajax is $2,117 per month as of October 2026. This is 11% above the national average rent, or $217 more per month.

$4.34

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Ajax

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Ajax rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Ajax, ON

Average rent prices in Ajax have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Ajax, ON

Rent prices in Ajax vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ajax is $2,199, whereas a house costs $2,799. 1-bedroom apartments in Ajax run $1,963 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,400.

Listings

Studio

$1,616

16%

-

1 bedroom

$1,899

3%

10%

2 bedroom

$2,506

3%

11%

3 bedroom

$2,787

3%

7%

4 bedroom

$3,500

No Change

30%

Studio

Average rent

$1,616

Last 30 days

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,899

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,506

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,787

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last year

30%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Ajax, ON, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Ajax, ON compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Ajax and Barrie by all bedroom counts and property types.

Ajax

Median rent price$2,117
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,335
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ajax, ON is 9% lower than the median rent in Barrie, ON.

Discover rentals in Ajax, ON

Simpson Rd & Follett Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Ajax

3 beds

1 bath

$2,550

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
19 Cedar Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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55 Cedar Street, Ajax, ON

19 Cedar Street, Ajax, ON L1S 1T9

3 beds

1 bath

$2,799

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Ajax, ON

Quick answers to common questions about the Ajax rental market.

How much is rent in Ajax?

The average rent in Ajax is $2,117 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Ajax?

Average rent prices in Ajax have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Ajax rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Ajax is 11% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $217 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Ajax?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Ajax are Westney Heights ($1,850/mo), Lake Vista ($2,010/mo), and Hermitage ($2,140/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Ajax?

To comfortably afford rent in Ajax, you'd need to earn approximately $85,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Ajax?

June offers the best rental deals in Ajax, with prices running approximately 14% lower than January, which sees the highest rents of the year.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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