Last updated on November 10, 2026

Average rent in
Markham, ON

Median rent

Median rent in Markham

$2,299/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Markham is $2,299 per month as of November 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $399 more per month.

$2.44

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Markham

25

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Markham 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 Markham, ON

Average rent prices in Markham have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 Markham, ON

Rent prices in Markham vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Markham is $2,237, whereas a house costs $3,117. 1-bedroom apartments in Markham run $1,975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,335.

Listings

Studio

$1,682

1%

4%

1 bedroom

$1,977

No Change

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,347

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$3,360

3%

12%

4 bedroom

$3,900

4%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,682

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,977

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,347

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,360

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,900

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

11%

Thornhill

Average rent

$2,299

Grandview

Average rent

$2,400

Commerce Valley

Average rent

$2,250

Aileen Willow Brook

Average rent

$2,625

Unionville

Average rent

$2,349

Milliken Mills West

Average rent

$2,305

Middlefield

Average rent

$1,999

Village Green South Unionville

Average rent

$2,137

Royal Orchard

Average rent

$2,497

Berczy

Average rent

$2,399

Apartments

Average rent

$2,237

Last year

2%

Condos

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

Houses

Average rent

$3,117

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

6%

Rooms

Average rent

$930

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

9%

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

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

Markham

Median rent price$2,299
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,150
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Markham, ON is 7% higher than the median rent in Ajax, ON.

Discover rentals in Markham, ON

28 Sycamore Drive - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Aileen Willow Brook apartment for rent in Markham

2 beds

2 baths

$1,600

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.
7411 & 7433 Yonge St. and 20 & 30 Clarke Ave - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

8.3

Very good

7411 & 7433 Yonge St. and 20 & 30 Clarke Ave

7433 & 7433 Yonge St. And 20 & 30 Clarke Ave, Markham, ON L3T 2B7

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,879–$2,947

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.
83 Willowbrook Road - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Aileen Willow Brook apartment for rent in Markham

83 Willowbrook Road, Markham, ON

83 Willowbrook Road, Markham, ON L3T 5K7

2 beds

2 baths

$1,950

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.
110 Inverlochy Boulevard - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

19h ago

8.8

Very good

110 Inverlochy Boulevard

110 Inverlochy Blvd, Markham, ON L3T 3R6

2 beds

1 bath

$2,497

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.
51 Saddlecreek Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Commerce Valley apartment for rent in Markham

1 bed

1 bath

$2,330

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.
7768 Kennedy Road #603 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Milliken Mills West condo for rent in Markham

1 bed

1 bath

$2,300

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.
18 Steeles Avenue, East - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

9

Excellent

18 Steeles Avenue, East

18 Steeles Ave E, Markham, ON L3T 1A1

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,764–$2,271

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.
51 Saddlecreek Drive #815 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

1 bed

1 bath

$2,200

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.
7411 & 7433 Yonge St. and 20 & 30 Clarke Ave - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

8.3

Very good

7411 & 7433 Yonge St. and 20 & 30 Clarke Ave

7433 & 7433 Yonge St. And 20 & 30 Clarke Ave, Markham, ON L3T 2B7

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,879–$2,947

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.
170 Dudley Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

170 Dudley Ave

170 Dudley Ave, Markham, ON L3T 2E7

1 bed

1 bath

$1,895

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.
The Foresite - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

9.4

Excellent

The Foresite

65 Times Ave, Markham, ON L3T 7X9

Studio

1 bath

$1,929

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.
110 Inverlochy Boulevard - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

19h ago

8.8

Very good

110 Inverlochy Boulevard

110 Inverlochy Blvd, Markham, ON L3T 3R6

2 beds

1 bath

$2,497

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.
5295 Major Mackenzie Drive East - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Berczy townhouse for rent in Markham

3 beds

4 baths

$3,100

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.
50 Clegg Road #209 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

2 beds

2 baths

$3,000

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.
51 Saddlecreek Drive #815 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

1 bed

1 bath

$2,200

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.
The Foresite - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

9.4

Excellent

The Foresite

65 Times Ave, Markham, ON L3T 7X9

Studio

1 bath

$1,929

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.
7411 & 7433 Yonge St. and 20 & 30 Clarke Ave - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

8.3

Very good

7411 & 7433 Yonge St. and 20 & 30 Clarke Ave

7433 & 7433 Yonge St. And 20 & 30 Clarke Ave, Markham, ON L3T 2B7

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,879–$2,947

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.
110 Inverlochy Boulevard - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

19h ago

8.8

Very good

110 Inverlochy Boulevard

110 Inverlochy Blvd, Markham, ON L3T 3R6

2 beds

1 bath

$2,497

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.
85 Henderson Avenue Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

3d ago

9.4

Excellent

85 Henderson Avenue Townhomes

85 Henderson Ave, Markham, ON L3T 2L1

2–3 beds

1 bath

$2,795–$3,135

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.
18 Steeles Avenue, East - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

9

Excellent

18 Steeles Avenue, East

18 Steeles Ave E, Markham, ON L3T 1A1

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,764–$2,271

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Markham, ON

Quick answers to common questions about the Markham rental market.

How much is rent in Markham?

The average rent in Markham is $2,299 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Markham?

Average rent prices in Markham have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Markham rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Markham is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $399 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Markham?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Markham are Middlefield ($1,999/mo), Village Green South Unionville ($2,137/mo), and Commerce Valley ($2,250/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Markham?

To comfortably afford rent in Markham, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

October sees the lowest rent in Markham with an 18% difference from April's peak prices. November and December are the least competitive months with lower overall demand, making them good times to search.

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).