Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Whitby, ON

Median rent

Median rent in Whitby

$1,924/mo

decreased by21%

vs previous year

The average rent in Whitby is $1,924 per month as of August 2026. This is 1% below the national average rent, or $16 less per month.

$3.10

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Whitby

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 21% 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 $2,095.

Listings

Studio

$1,632

1%

32%

1 bedroom

$1,780

8%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,395

4%

11%

3 bedroom

$2,800

5%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,250

2%

29%

Studio

Average rent

$1,632

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

32%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,780

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,250

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

29%

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$1,924
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,267
increased by17%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Whitby, ON is 15% lower than the median rent in Ajax, ON.

Discover rentals in Whitby, ON

Highland Towers Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d 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–$2,320

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 1

1608 Charles St #190 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Port Whitby apartment for rent in Whitby

3 beds

0 baths

$2,649

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

58 Renfield Cres - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lynde Creek house for rent in Whitby

House for rent

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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 $1,924 per month as of August 1, 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 21% since last year.

How does Whitby rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Whitby is 1% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $16 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Whitby?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Whitby are Taunton North ($1,775/mo), Brooklin ($1,895/mo), and Rolling Acres ($1,967/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Whitby?

To comfortably afford rent in Whitby, you'd need to earn approximately $77,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Whitby average around $1,750/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,040/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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