Last updated on July 23, 2026

Average rent in
Kawartha Lakes, ON

Median rent

Median rent in Kawartha Lakes

$1,897/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kawartha Lakes is $1,897 per month as of July 2026. This is 2% below the national average rent, or $48 less per month.

$2.37

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kawartha Lakes

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kawartha Lakes rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%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 increased by 1% 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 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 $1,897, whereas a house costs $2,352. 1-bedroom apartments in Kawartha Lakes run $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,965.

Listings

Studio

$1,549

1%

4%

1 bedroom

$1,699

No Change

10%

2 bedroom

$1,990

1%

13%

3 bedroom

$2,450

33%

15%

4 bedroom

$4,100

46%

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Studio

Average rent

$1,549

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,699

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,990

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

33%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,100

Last 30 days

46%

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 by2%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,239
increased by15%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kawartha Lakes, ON is 15% lower than the median rent in Ajax, ON.

Discover rentals in Kawartha Lakes, ON

47 Melbourne St E #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lindsay house for rent in Kawartha Lakes

House for rent

195 Lindsay Street Townhouses - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

195 Lindsay Street Townhouses

195 Lindsay St S, Kawartha Lakes, ON K9V 2N2

3 beds

1 bath

$2,199

House for rent

42 Eglington St - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

Lindsay townhouse 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 July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kawartha Lakes?

Average rent prices in Kawartha Lakes have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Kawartha Lakes rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kawartha Lakes is 2% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $48 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?

Based on our current listings data, Lindsay offers budget-conscious options with median rent around $1,830/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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