Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 26, 2026
Average rent in
Markham, ON
Average rent in
Last updated on September 26, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Markham
$2,300/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Markham is $2,300 per month as of September 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $400 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Markham
27
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Markham rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Markham, ON
Average rent prices in Markham have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $2,249, whereas a house costs $3,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Markham run $1,952 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,329.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,600 |  10% | 10% | |
1 bedroom | $1,949 | 5% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $2,349 | 2% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $3,099 | 9% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $3,300 | 10% | 28% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Aileen Willow Brook | $2,149 | |
Berczy | $2,155 | |
Commerce Valley | $2,330 | |
Cornell | $2,010 | |
Grandview | $2,149 | |
Middlefield | $2,249 | |
Milliken Mills West | $2,249 | |
Royal Orchard | $2,150 | |
Thornhill | $2,324 | |
Unionville | $2,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,249 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,750 | 13% | No Change | |
Rooms | $880 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,949
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,349
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,099
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
28%
Thornhill
Average rent
$2,324
Commerce Valley
Average rent
$2,330
Royal Orchard
Average rent
$2,150
Grandview
Average rent
$2,149
Unionville
Average rent
$2,300
Aileen Willow Brook
Average rent
$2,149
Berczy
Average rent
$2,155
Cornell
Average rent
$2,010
Middlefield
Average rent
$2,249
Milliken Mills West
Average rent
$2,249
Apartments
Average rent
$2,249
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$3,750
Last 30 days
13%
Rooms
Average rent
$880
Last 30 days
6%
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
21%higher than the national median
14%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Markham, ON is 6% higher than the median rent in Ajax, ON.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,169
$2,256
22%$1,800
25%$2,299
10%$2,295
5%$2,222
12%$2,899
2%$2,299
12%$2,399
2%$2,250
3%$1,900
9%$2,249
21%Discover rentals in Markham, ON
5d+ ago
Commerce Valley townhouse for rent in Markham
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Aileen Willow Brook apartment for rent in Markham
2 beds
2 baths
$1,600
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
7m ago
7433 & 7433 Yonge St. And 20 & 30 Clarke Ave, Markham, ON L3T 2B7
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,899–$2,999
Apartment for rent
3d ago
170 Dudley Ave, Markham, ON L3T 2E7
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995–$2,200
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
111 Inverlochy Blvd, Markham, ON L3T 3R7
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,977–$2,497
Apartment for rent
2d ago
110 Inverlochy Blvd, Markham, ON L3T 3R6
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,977–$2,497
Apartment for rent
2d ago
65 Times Ave, Markham, ON L3T 7X9
1 bed
1 bath
$2,389
Apartment for rent
52m ago
18 Steeles Ave E, Markham, ON L3T 1A1
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,764–$2,438
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
7m ago
7433 & 7433 Yonge St. And 20 & 30 Clarke Ave, Markham, ON L3T 2B7
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,899–$2,999
Apartment for rent
3d ago
170 Dudley Ave, Markham, ON L3T 2E7
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995–$2,200
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
7471 Yonge St, Markham, ON L3T 2B9
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,795–$2,200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
65 Times Ave, Markham, ON L3T 7X9
1 bed
1 bath
$2,389
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,900
Condo for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,250
Condo for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
Condo for rent
Available Sep 9
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
Condo for rent
Available Sep 8
7m ago
7433 & 7433 Yonge St. And 20 & 30 Clarke Ave, Markham, ON L3T 2B7
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,899–$2,999
Apartment for rent
3d ago
170 Dudley Ave, Markham, ON L3T 2E7
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995–$2,200
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
7471 Yonge St, Markham, ON L3T 2B9
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,795–$2,200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
65 Times Ave, Markham, ON L3T 7X9
1 bed
1 bath
$2,389
Apartment for rent
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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 $2,300 per month as of September 19, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Markham?
Average rent prices in Markham have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $400 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Markham?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Markham are Cornell ($2,010/mo), Grandview ($2,149/mo), and Aileen Willow Brook ($2,149/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).