Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
Barrie, ON

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Barrie rent stands today

    Barrie, ON rent rose 17.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,335/month. Renters today are paying $209 more per month on average than last year, matching the peak rent level in September 2026.

  • Barrie runs 22.9% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the pricier tier among Canadian metros despite a modest total rental inventory of 79 units.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Barrie rent for about $1,323/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,280/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,735/month. Larger units like 4+ bedrooms reach $2,950/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Codrington rents climbed 35.7% year over year to $2,375/month across 10 rentals, contrasting with Innis Shore where rents fell 17.6% to $2,185/month across 11 rentals.

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 September 2026. This is 23% above the national average rent, or $435 more per month.

$3.46

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Barrie

79

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 increased by 6% 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 $2,385, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Barrie run $2,305 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,770.

Listings

Studio

$1,323

7%

8%

1 bedroom

$2,280

7%

20%

2 bedroom

$2,735

11%

16%

3 bedroom

$2,395

5%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,950

43%

66%

Studio

Average rent

$1,323

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,280

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,735

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

43%

Last year

66%

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$2,328
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Barrie, ON is equal to the median rent in Bradford West Gwillimbury, ON.

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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 September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Barrie?

Average rent prices in Barrie have increased by 6% 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 Painswick South ($2,195/mo), Holly ($2,232/mo), and Wellington ($2,285/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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