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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ontario?

The cost to rent an apartment in Ontario depends on the property size (number of bedrooms), the neighbourhood location, and the age and condition of the apartment.

Prices vary from year to year and depending on the city. Generally, smaller cities have lower rental costs than larger cities.

Here is a sample of rental prices across Ontario:

• Barrie & Area - $1427 1BR, $1,611 2BR
• Belleville & Area - $1197 1BR, $1,317 2BR
• Brantford & Area - $1215 1BR, $1,422 2BR
• Chatham-Kent & Area - $1,065 1BR, $1,151 2BR
• Guelph & Area - $1,508 1BR, $1,652 2BR
• Hamilton & Area - $1,366 1BR, $1,619 2BR
• Kingston & Area - $1,331 1BR, $1,606 2BR
• Kitchener & Area - $1,342 1BR, $1,637 2BR
• London & Area - $1,186 1BR, $1,473 2BR
• St. Catharines - Niagara & Area - $1,224 1BR, $1,389 2BR
• Oshawa & Area - $1,397 1BR, $1,623 2BR
• Ottawa & Area - $1,409 1BR, $1,693 2BR
• Peterborough & Area - $1,163 1BR, $1,405 2BR
• Sudbury & Area - $1,043 1BR, $1,367 2BR
• Thunder Bay & Area - $1,054 1BR, $1,322 2BR
• Toronto & Area - $1,691 1BR, $1,958 2BR
• Windsor & Area - $1,055 1BR, $1,246 2BR

BR = Bedroom

The rent prices in this article were determined by averaging what is reported on different rental market resources. You can also visit the yearly rental market reports on the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Rental Market Report page.

Find rental properties through our "How do I look for rental housing?" article.

If you would like more information about rental pricing and trends, you can also call a housing help centre or community agency or search in the Services Near Me section by using the words "housing assistance" in your area.

For More Information

• CLEO - Landlord & Tenant Law - Find clear language publications on the rights of tenants in rental housing.
• Landlord and Tenant Board - Provides information about the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) and resolves disputes between most residential landlords and tenants.