Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Barrie, ON

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Barrie, ON rent slipped 3.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,895/month. Renters today are paying $13 less per month on average than last year.

  • Barrie sits 1.8% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, with 101 total rentals offering a smaller but diverse market including apartments, houses, and condos.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Barrie run around $1,695/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,700/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,880/month, 3-bedrooms around $2,350/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $4,300/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Holly neighborhood rents rose 22.0% to $2,349/month, while South Shore rents fell 46.8% to $2,100/month. These changes show notable local variation within Barrie, ON's rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Barrie

$1,895/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Barrie is $1,895 per month as of July 2026. This is 2% below the national average rent, or $35 less per month.

$2.89

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Barrie

101

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Barrie rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Barrie, ON

Average rent prices in Barrie have decreased by 3% 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 Barrie, ON

Rent prices in Barrie vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Barrie is $1,890, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Barrie run $1,795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,885.

Listings

Studio

$1,695

12%

20%

1 bedroom

$1,700

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,880

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,350

No Change

5%

4 bedroom

$4,300

18%

135%

Studio

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

20%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,880

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,300

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

135%

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$1,895
decreased by2%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,100
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Barrie, ON is 10% lower than the median rent in Bradford West Gwillimbury, ON.

Discover rentals in Barrie, ON

81 Toronto St. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

81 Toronto St.

81 Toronto St, Barrie, ON L4N 1V1

Studio

2 baths

$450

Apartment for rent

Arcadian Students - Photo 1 of 1

7h 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 Mulcaster Street #28B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

City Center apartment for rent in Barrie

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

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

$1,499

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 $1,895 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Barrie?

Average rent prices in Barrie have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Barrie rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Barrie is 2% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $35 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Barrie?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Barrie are Georgian Drive ($1,749/mo), Cundles East ($1,850/mo), and Wellington ($1,875/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Barrie?

To comfortably afford rent in Barrie, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Barrie average around $1,760/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,000/month.

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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