Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 17, 2026
Average rent in
Peterborough, ON
Average rent in
Last updated on September 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Peterborough
$1,932/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Peterborough is $1,932 per month as of September 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $32 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Peterborough
42
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Peterborough rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Peterborough, ON
Average rent prices in Peterborough have remained the same 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 $1,950, whereas a house costs $750. 1-bedroom apartments in Peterborough run $1,683 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,982.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,622 | 4% | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,670 | 1% | 22% | |
2 bedroom | $1,982 | No Change |  3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,276 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $500 | 6% | 55% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Ashburnham Subdivision | $1,740 | |
Bonnerworth | $1,953 | |
Greenhill | $1,982 | |
Highland | $1,982 | |
Kawartha | $2,055 | |
Kenner | $1,828 | |
North Central | $1,800 | |
Sir Sanford Fleming | $2,007 | |
South Central | $1,745 | |
Westmount | $1,922 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,950 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $750 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $730 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,622
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,670
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
22%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,982
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,276
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$500
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
55%
Greenhill
Average rent
$1,982
Ashburnham Subdivision
Average rent
$1,740
North Central
Average rent
$1,800
Sir Sanford Fleming
Average rent
$2,007
South Central
Average rent
$1,745
Kawartha
Average rent
$2,055
Highland
Average rent
$1,982
Bonnerworth
Average rent
$1,953
Westmount
Average rent
$1,922
Kenner
Average rent
$1,828
Apartments
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$730
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
2%higher than the national median
16%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Peterborough, ON is 12% lower than the median rent in Ajax, ON.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,199
1%$2,256
22%$2,205
16%$2,310
11%$1,825
3%$2,300
2%$2,262
7%$1,950
2%$1,899
6%$2,945
2%$2,280
10%$1,950
10%Discover rentals in Peterborough, ON
5d+ ago
Kawartha house for rent in Peterborough
3 beds
2 baths
$575
House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Kenner house for rent in Peterborough
3 beds
3 baths
$600
House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
South Central house for rent in Peterborough
2 beds
2 baths
$650
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Peterborough
1 bed
1 bath
$650
House for rent
Available Jun 1
1d ago
475 George St N, Peterborough, ON K9H 0J4
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,100–$3,790
Apartment for rent
2d ago
175 Hunter Street East, Peterborough, ON K9H 1G9
2 beds
2 baths
$2,575
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 15
5d+ ago
365 Armour Road, Peterborough, ON K9H 7N8
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,925–$2,550
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
1d ago
1189 Talwood Crt, Peterborough, ON K9J 7X4
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,828–$2,510
Apartment for rent
Available May 14
16h ago
1211 Goodfellow Rd, Peterborough, ON K9J 5X4
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,599–$2,267
Apartment for rent
1d ago
475 George St N, Peterborough, ON K9H 0J4
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,100–$3,790
Apartment for rent
2d ago
294 Mcdonnel St, Peterborough, ON K9H 2W8
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,249–$1,748
Apartment for rent
7h ago
211 & 211 Hunter St. E., Peterborough, ON K9H 7B5
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,620–$1,690
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
871 Chapel Rd, Peterborough, ON K9H 7N6
4 beds
2 baths
$2,250
Apartment for rent
Available May 2
5d+ ago
Verified
263 Bethune St, Peterborough, ON K9J 3L5
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 26
20h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
2d ago
1777 Stenson Blvd, Peterborough, ON K9K 2H6
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,999–$2,199
Apartment for rent
Available May 31
16h ago
1211 Goodfellow Rd, Peterborough, ON K9J 5X4
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,599–$2,267
Apartment for rent
1d ago
475 George St N, Peterborough, ON K9H 0J4
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,100–$3,790
Apartment for rent
2d ago
294 Mcdonnel St, Peterborough, ON K9H 2W8
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,249–$1,748
Apartment for rent
1d ago
700 Parkhill Rd W, Peterborough, ON K9J 7W9
3 beds
1 bath
$1,900
House 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 $1,932 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Peterborough?
Average rent prices in Peterborough have remained the same 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 2% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $32 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Peterborough?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Peterborough are Ashburnham Subdivision ($1,740/mo), South Central ($1,745/mo), and North Central ($1,800/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Peterborough?
To comfortably afford rent in Peterborough, you'd need to earn approximately $77,000/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).