Last updated on June 7, 2026

Average rent in
Kawartha Lakes, ON

Median rent

Median rent in Kawartha Lakes

$1,897/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Kawartha Lakes is $1,897 per month as of June 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $52 less per month.

$2.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kawartha Lakes

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kawartha Lakes rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Kawartha Lakes, ON, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Kawartha Lakes, ON

Average rent prices in Kawartha Lakes have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 Kawartha Lakes, ON

Rent prices in Kawartha Lakes vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kawartha Lakes is $1,883, whereas a house costs $2,247. 1-bedroom apartments in Kawartha Lakes run $1,761 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,999.

Listings

Studio

$1,639

No Change

13%

1 bedroom

$1,748

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$2,070

No Change

7%

3 bedroom

$2,750

32%

39%

4 bedroom

$3,100

23%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,639

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,748

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,070

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

32%

Last year

39%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

23%

Last year

12%

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

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

Kawartha Lakes

Median rent price$1,897
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,140
increased by10%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kawartha Lakes, ON is 11% lower than the median rent in Ajax, ON.

Discover rentals in Kawartha Lakes, ON

75 Angeline St S #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lindsay apartment for rent in Kawartha Lakes

Apartment for rent

47 Melbourne St E #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lindsay house for rent in Kawartha Lakes

House for rent

75 Angeline St S #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lindsay house for rent in Kawartha Lakes

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Kawartha Lakes, ON

Quick answers to common questions about the Kawartha Lakes rental market.

How much is rent in Kawartha Lakes?

The average rent in Kawartha Lakes is $1,897 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kawartha Lakes?

Average rent prices in Kawartha Lakes have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Kawartha Lakes rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kawartha Lakes is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $52 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Kawartha Lakes?

To comfortably afford rent in Kawartha Lakes, 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 Kawartha Lakes?

Lindsay stands out as a notable neighborhood option in Kawartha Lakes, with median rent around $1,850. This area provides renters with established community amenities and housing options within the broader Kawartha Lakes market.

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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