Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Barrie, ON

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Barrie rent stands today

    Barrie, ON rent rose 16.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,335/month. Renters today are paying $335 more per month on average than last year, with rent near the peak of $2,375/month from September 2026.

  • Barrie rents are 22.9% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, with a current median of $2,335/month. The city has a total rental inventory of 92 units.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Barrie rent for about $1,695/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,285/month, 2-bedrooms at $2,745/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $3,300/month. The 3-bedroom median is $2,362/month. 1-bedrooms make up 41.3% of rentals, and 2-bedrooms 38.5%.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Allandale Centre rents climbed 44.5% year over year to $2,385/month, outpacing the citywide 16.8% rise. Innis Shore rents declined 27.7% to $1,950/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Barrie

$2,335/mo

increased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in Barrie is $2,335 per month as of October 2026. This is 23% above the national average rent, or $435 more per month.

$3.34

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Barrie

92

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Barrie 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 Barrie, ON

Average rent prices in Barrie have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 17% 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 $2,405, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Barrie run $2,325 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,800.

Listings

Studio

$1,695

3%

17%

1 bedroom

$2,285

No Change

27%

2 bedroom

$2,745

No Change

37%

3 bedroom

$2,362

6%

4%

4 bedroom

$3,300

3%

29%

Studio

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,285

Last year

27%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,745

Last year

37%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,362

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

29%

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$2,335
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,300
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Barrie, ON is 2% higher than the median rent in Bradford West Gwillimbury, ON.

Discover rentals in Barrie, ON

40 B Essa Road #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Allandale Centre apartment for rent in Barrie

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

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.
31 Browning Trail - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Letitia Heights house for rent in Barrie

2 beds

1 bath

$1,590

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
99 Innisfil Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Sanford apartment for rent in Barrie

2 beds

1 bath

$1,625

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.
71 Burton Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Allandale Centre house for rent in Barrie

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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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 $2,335 per month as of October 24, 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 17% since last year.

How does Barrie rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Barrie is 23% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $435 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Barrie?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Barrie are Ardagh ($2,120/mo), Little Lake ($2,200/mo), and Holly ($2,237/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Barrie?

To comfortably afford rent in Barrie, you'd need to earn approximately $93,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

December offers the best rental deals in Barrie, with rents running about 4% lower than February's peak prices. November and December also see less competition from other renters compared to the busier June and July months.

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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