Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Average rent in
Peterborough, ON
Average rent in
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Peterborough
$1,950/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Peterborough is $1,950 per month as of October 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $50 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Peterborough
48
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Peterborough rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Peterborough, ON
Average rent prices in Peterborough have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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
Peterborough, ON
Rent prices in Peterborough vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Peterborough is $1,982, whereas a house costs $1,897. 1-bedroom apartments in Peterborough run $1,657 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,999.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,299 |  18% | 13% | |
1 bedroom | $1,620 | No Change | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $1,999 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,258 | No Change | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,750 | No Change | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Ashburnham Subdivision | $2,100 | |
Bonnerworth | $2,012 | |
Greenhill | $1,932 | |
Highland | $1,949 | |
Kawartha | $1,827 | |
Kenner | $2,100 | |
North Central | $1,999 | |
Sir Sanford Fleming | $1,982 | |
South Central | $1,656 | |
Sunset | $1,800 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,982 | 1% | 1% | |
Condos | $2,350 | 18% | - | |
Houses | $1,897 | 14% | 171% | |
Rooms | $740 | 12% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,299
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,620
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,999
Last 30 days
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,258
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
Last year
4%
Greenhill
Average rent
$1,932
Ashburnham Subdivision
Average rent
$2,100
North Central
Average rent
$1,999
Sir Sanford Fleming
Average rent
$1,982
Highland
Average rent
$1,949
South Central
Average rent
$1,656
Kawartha
Average rent
$1,827
Sunset
Average rent
$1,800
Bonnerworth
Average rent
$2,012
Kenner
Average rent
$2,100
Apartments
Average rent
$1,982
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
18%
Houses
Average rent
$1,897
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
171%
Rooms
Average rent
$740
Last 30 days
12%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Peterborough, 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 Peterborough, ON compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Peterborough and Ajax by all bedroom counts and property types.
Peterborough
3%higher than the national median
11%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Peterborough, ON is 7% lower than the median rent in Ajax, ON.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,100
5%$2,209
10%$2,205
23%$1,925
8%$1,750
6%$2,299
4%$2,295
8%$2,027
6%$1,899
3%$2,899
15%$2,277
11%$1,922
6%Discover rentals in Peterborough, ON
5d+ ago
Kawartha house for rent in Peterborough
3 beds
2 baths
$575
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.House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Kenner apartment for rent in Peterborough
4 beds
3 baths
$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.Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
South Central house for rent in Peterborough
4 beds
3 baths
$650
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.House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Peterborough
1 bed
1 bath
$650
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.House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
475 George St N, Peterborough, ON K9H 0J4
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,100–$3,790
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
384 Rogers Street, Peterborough, ON K9H 7B6
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,300–$2,575
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
175 Hunter Street East, Peterborough, ON K9H 1G9
2 beds
2 baths
$2,575
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.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 15
3d ago
365 Armour Road, Peterborough, ON K9H 7N8
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,925–$2,550
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.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
2h ago
1211 Goodfellow Rd, Peterborough, ON K9J 5X4
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,599–$2,299
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
294 Mcdonnel St, Peterborough, ON K9H 2W8
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,249–$1,648
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
475 George St N, Peterborough, ON K9H 0J4
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,100–$3,790
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
19h ago
909 Clonsilla Ave, Peterborough, ON K9J 8B2
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,880–$2,220
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.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 12
3d ago
1155 Goodfellow Rd, Peterborough, ON K9J 7X1
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,500–$2,100
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
1d ago
1777 Stenson Blvd, Peterborough, ON K9K 2H6
2 beds
1 bath
$1,999–$2,015
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.Apartment for rent
Available May 31
1d ago
1200 Talwood Crt, Peterborough, ON K9J 7X3
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,591–$2,243
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.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
18h ago
1001 Talwood Dr, Peterborough, ON K9J 7T3
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,664–$2,336
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.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
2h ago
1211 Goodfellow Rd, Peterborough, ON K9J 5X4
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,599–$2,299
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
294 Mcdonnel St, Peterborough, ON K9H 2W8
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,249–$1,648
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
1155 Goodfellow Rd, Peterborough, ON K9J 7X1
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,500–$2,100
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
4d ago
211 & 211 Hunter St. E., Peterborough, ON K9H 7B5
1 bed
1 bath
$1,620–$1,675
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.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Peterborough, ON
Quick answers to common questions about the Peterborough rental market.
How much is rent in Peterborough?
The average rent in Peterborough is $1,950 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Peterborough?
Average rent prices in Peterborough have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Peterborough rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Peterborough is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Peterborough?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Peterborough are South Central ($1,656/mo), Sunset ($1,800/mo), and Kawartha ($1,827/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Peterborough?
To comfortably afford rent in Peterborough, you'd need to earn approximately $78,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Peterborough?
December offers the best rental deals in Peterborough, with rents running about 7.3% lower than October's peak prices. April and July see the most competition with higher demand, while October is the least competitive 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).