Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
Pickering, ON

Median rent

Median rent in Pickering

$2,500/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Pickering is $2,500 per month as of June 2026. This is 28% above the national average rent, or $550 more per month.

$2.79

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pickering

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Pickering, ON, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Pickering, ON

Average rent prices in Pickering have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $2,434, whereas a house costs $2,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Pickering run $2,237 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,999.

Listings

Studio

$1,700

24%

-

1 bedroom

$1,849

4%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,497

3%

10%

3 bedroom

$2,800

17%

6%

4 bedroom

$3,201

1%

22%

Studio

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,849

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,497

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,201

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

22%

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$2,500
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,199
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pickering, ON is 14% 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

Pickering Place Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.3

Excellent

Pickering Place Apartments

1865 Glenanna Rd, Pickering, ON L1V 3V5

3 beds

1 bath

$2,375

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 12

1775 Valley Farm Road - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Town Centre house for rent in Pickering

House for rent

Available Aug 1

1240 Ilona Park Rd #18 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bay Ridges townhouse for rent in Pickering

1240 Ilona Park Road - 18

1240 Ilona Park Rd #18, Pickering, ON L1W 1E4

3 beds

1 bath

$3,000

$2,900

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jun 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 $2,500 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pickering?

Average rent prices in Pickering have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Pickering rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Pickering is 28% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Pickering?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Pickering are Rosebank ($2,000/mo), Rougemount ($2,019/mo), and Town Centre ($2,052/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Pickering?

To comfortably afford rent in Pickering, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Pickering's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,000 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,700 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's available inventory.

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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