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Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Pickering, ON
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Pickering
$2,945/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Pickering is $2,945 per month as of September 2026. This is 55% above the national average rent, or $1,045 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Pickering
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Pickering rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Pickering, ON
Average rent prices in Pickering have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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
Pickering, ON
Rent prices in Pickering vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Pickering is $2,899, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Pickering run $2,226 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,992.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,798 |  24% | 121% | |
1 bedroom | $980 | 19% | 35% | |
2 bedroom | $2,649 | No Change | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $2,849 | 6% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,765 | 12% | 12% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bay Ridges | $2,170 | |
Brock Ridge | $2,295 | |
Liverpool | $2,600 | |
Rosebank | $2,407 | |
Rougemount | $2,557 | |
Rural Pickering | $1,895 | |
Town Centre | $2,500 | |
Village East | $2,020 | |
West Shore | $2,400 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,899 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,600 | 12% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,800 | 13% | No Change | |
Rooms | $930 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,798
Last 30 days
24%
Last year
121%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$980
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
35%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,649
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,849
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,765
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
12%
Town Centre
Average rent
$2,500
Rural Pickering
Average rent
$1,895
Rougemount
Average rent
$2,557
West Shore
Average rent
$2,400
Bay Ridges
Average rent
$2,170
Brock Ridge
Average rent
$2,295
Rosebank
Average rent
$2,407
Liverpool
Average rent
$2,600
Village East
Average rent
$2,020
Apartments
Average rent
$2,899
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
12%
Houses
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
13%
Rooms
Average rent
$930
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Pickering, 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 Pickering, ON compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Pickering and Ajax by all bedroom counts and property types.
Pickering
55%higher than the national median
16%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Pickering, ON is 34% higher than the median rent in Ajax, ON.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,199
1%$2,256
22%$2,334
2%$2,310
11%$2,330
31%$2,300
2%$2,262
7%$1,899
6%$2,280
10%$2,300
2%$1,950
10%$2,314
20%Discover rentals in Pickering, ON
5d+ ago
Rural Pickering house for rent in Pickering
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
House for rent
Available Sep 15
3d ago
1865 Glenanna Rd, Pickering, ON L1V 3V5
3 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 12
19h ago
Verified
1475 Whites Rd, Pickering, ON L1V 0H3
1–3 beds
1 bath
$2,226–$3,799
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Town Centre apartment for rent in Pickering
1 bed
1 bath
$2,800
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Bay Ridges condo for rent in Pickering
1 bed
1 bath
$2,600
Condo for rent
Available Sep 2
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Pickering
1 bed
0 baths
$1,700
$1,600
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 4
19h ago
Verified
1475 Whites Rd, Pickering, ON L1V 0H3
1–3 beds
1 bath
$2,226–$3,799
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1865 Glenanna Rd, Pickering, ON L1V 3V5
3 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 12
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Pickering
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,600
House for rent
Available Oct 1
19h ago
Verified
1475 Whites Rd, Pickering, ON L1V 0H3
1–3 beds
1 bath
$2,226–$3,799
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1865 Glenanna Rd, Pickering, ON L1V 3V5
3 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 12
5d+ ago
Town Centre apartment for rent in Pickering
1 bed
1 bath
$2,800
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Pickering
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,600
House for rent
Available Oct 1
19h ago
Verified
1475 Whites Rd, Pickering, ON L1V 0H3
1–3 beds
1 bath
$2,226–$3,799
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Rural Pickering house for rent in Pickering
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
House for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Pickering
1 bed
0 baths
$1,700
$1,600
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 4
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Frequently asked questions for Pickering, ON
Quick answers to common questions about the Pickering rental market.
How much is rent in Pickering?
The average rent in Pickering is $2,945 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Pickering?
Average rent prices in Pickering have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.
How does Pickering rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Pickering is 55% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,045 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Pickering?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Pickering are Rural Pickering ($1,895/mo), Village East ($2,020/mo), and Bay Ridges ($2,170/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Pickering?
To comfortably afford rent in Pickering, you'd need to earn approximately $118,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Pickering?
June offers the best rental deals in Pickering with the lowest seasonal pricing and reduced competition from other renters, creating an 11% savings compared to peak pricing in May.
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).