Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
Barrie, ON

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Barrie, ON rent rose 5.2% year over year, with a current median of $2,000/month. Renters today are paying $91 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Barrie sits 2.5% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, with a small total rental inventory of 98 units. This positions Barrie as a modestly pricier market with limited options for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Barrie run around $1,695/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,795/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,995/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,922/month. Houses have a median rent of $2,200/month compared to $1,950/month for apartments, reflecting distinct price tiers.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    South Shore rents fell 46.8% year over year to $2,100/month across 21 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 5.2% rise and shows a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.

Median rent

Median rent in Barrie

$1,999/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Barrie is $1,999 per month as of June 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $49 more per month.

$2.93

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Barrie

98

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Barrie rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Barrie, ON

Average rent prices in Barrie have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 Barrie, ON

Rent prices in Barrie vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Barrie is $1,950, whereas a house costs $2,199. 1-bedroom apartments in Barrie run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,999.

Listings

Studio

$1,695

No Change

17%

1 bedroom

$1,795

3%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,995

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$2,300

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,922

2%

190%

Studio

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,922

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

190%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Barrie, 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 Barrie, ON compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Barrie and Bradford West Gwillimbury by all bedroom counts and property types.

Barrie

Median rent price$1,999
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,475
increased by27%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Barrie, ON is 19% lower than the median rent in Bradford West Gwillimbury, ON.

Discover rentals in Barrie, ON

Arcadian Students - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Arcadian Students

310 Georgian Dr, Barrie, ON L4M 0K5

3–5 beds

3–5 baths

$975–$1,075

Apartment for rent

28 Essa Road #34 A - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Allandale Centre apartment for rent in Barrie

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

$1,650

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 15

99 Innisfil Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Sanford apartment for rent in Barrie

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 15

Edgehill 370 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Edgehill 370

370 Edgehill Dr, Barrie, ON L4N 9X4

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Barrie, ON

Quick answers to common questions about the Barrie rental market.

How much is rent in Barrie?

The average rent in Barrie is $1,999 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Barrie?

Average rent prices in Barrie have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Barrie rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Barrie is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $49 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Barrie?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Barrie are Codrington ($1,800/mo), Letitia Heights ($1,800/mo), and Sunnidale ($1,872/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Barrie?

To comfortably afford rent in Barrie, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Barrie's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,800 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,000 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments make up the largest share of available rentals at 45% of the market, followed by one-bedroom units at 31%.

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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