Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
Whitby, ON

Median rent

Median rent in Whitby

$1,950/mo

decreased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Whitby is $1,950 per month as of September 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $50 more per month.

$2.47

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Whitby

26

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Whitby rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Whitby, ON

Average rent prices in Whitby have remained the same over the last month and have decreased 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 Whitby, ON

Rent prices in Whitby vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Whitby is $1,937, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Whitby run $1,895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,953.

Listings

Studio

$1,699

No Change

16%

1 bedroom

$1,797

2%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,953

2%

8%

3 bedroom

$2,750

7%

7%

4 bedroom

$3,765

44%

37%

Studio

Average rent

$1,699

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,797

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,953

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,765

Last 30 days

44%

Last year

37%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Whitby, 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 Whitby, ON compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Whitby and Ajax by all bedroom counts and property types.

Whitby

Median rent price$1,950
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,199
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Whitby, ON is 11% lower than the median rent in Ajax, ON.

Discover rentals in Whitby, ON

38 Pine Gate Pl - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

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38 Pine Gate Place Room Rental

38 Pine Gate Pl, Whitby, ON L1R 2M6

4 beds

1.5 baths

$675

167 Rivers Edge Place - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Taunton North apartment for rent in Whitby

Highland Towers Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

4h ago

9.4

Excellent

Highland Towers Apartments

100 100, 101, 200, 201 White Oaks Court, Whitby, ON L1P 1B8

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,780–$2,310

208 Henry Street #3 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

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Verified

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

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Frequently asked questions for Whitby, ON

Quick answers to common questions about the Whitby rental market.

How much is rent in Whitby?

The average rent in Whitby is $1,950 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Whitby?

Average rent prices in Whitby have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.

How does Whitby rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Whitby is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Whitby?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Whitby are Brooklin ($1,845/mo), Blue Grass Meadows ($1,919/mo), and Port Whitby ($2,022/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Whitby?

To comfortably afford rent in Whitby, you'd need to earn approximately $78,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

July offers the best rental deals in Whitby with the lowest rents of the year, running about 18% below January's peak prices. December also sees less competition with lower overall demand compared to April's most competitive market.

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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