Last updated on July 9, 2026

Average rent in
Downey, Peterborough, ON

Median rent

Median rent in Downey

$1,746/mo

increased by118%

vs previous year

The average rent in Downey is $1,746 per month as of July 2026. This is 10% below the national average rent, or $204 less per month.

$3.83

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downey

23

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Downey rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Downey, Peterborough, ON

Average rent prices in Downey have increased by 120% over the last month and have increased by 118% 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 Downey, Peterborough, ON

Rent prices in Downey vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downey is $1,883, whereas a house costs $725. 1-bedroom apartments in Downey run $1,683 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,977.

Listings

Studio

$1,414

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,619

No Change

89%

2 bedroom

$1,977

28%

-

3 bedroom

$2,249

No Change

34%

4 bedroom

$800

9%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,414

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,619

Last year

89%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,977

Last 30 days

28%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,249

Last year

34%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

9%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Downey, 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.

Discover rentals in Downey, Peterborough, ON

157 Milroy Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downey house for rent in Peterborough

157 Milroy Drive - Property

157 Milroy Dr, Peterborough, ON K9H 7N7

1 bed

1 bath

$675

House for rent

Available Jun 1

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Frequently asked questions for Downey, Peterborough, ON

Quick answers to common questions about the Downey rental market.

How much is rent in Downey?

The average rent in Downey is $1,746 per month as of July 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downey?

Average rent prices in Downey have increased by 120% over the last month and have increased by 118% since last year.

How does Downey rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Downey is 10% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $204 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Downey?

To comfortably afford rent in Downey, you'd need to earn approximately $70,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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