Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Pickering, ON

Median rent

Median rent in Pickering

$2,550/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Pickering is $2,550 per month as of August 2026. This is 31% above the national average rent, or $610 more per month.

$2.87

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pickering

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Pickering rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Pickering, ON

Average rent prices in Pickering have increased by 5% 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 Pickering, ON

Rent prices in Pickering vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Pickering is $2,297, whereas a house costs $2,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Pickering run $2,271 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,991.

Listings

Studio

$1,880

24%

108%

1 bedroom

$1,995

5%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,475

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,849

7%

2%

4 bedroom

$4,100

35%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,880

Last 30 days

24%

Last year

108%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,475

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,849

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,100

Last 30 days

35%

Last year

8%

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

Median rent price$2,550
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,267
increased by17%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pickering, ON is 12% higher than the median rent in Ajax, ON.

Discover rentals in Pickering, ON

Taunton Rd & Burkholder Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Rural Pickering apartment for rent in Pickering

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

1136 Enchanted Crescent - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

1136 Enchanted Crescent

1136 Enchanted Cres, Pickering, ON L1X 0H1

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

Apartment for rent

1136 Enchanted Cres - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Rural Pickering house for rent in Pickering

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

House for rent

Available Sep 1

876 Reytan Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bay Ridges apartment for rent in Pickering

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

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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 $2,550 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pickering?

Average rent prices in Pickering have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Pickering rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Pickering is 31% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $610 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Pickering?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Pickering are Rosebank ($2,120/mo), Village East ($2,237/mo), and Rural Pickering ($2,250/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Pickering?

To comfortably afford rent in Pickering, you'd need to earn approximately $102,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Pickering?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Pickering average around $2,330/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,960/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).

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