
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Barrie, ON from $800 (62 Rentals)
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8 Peel St

76 Toronto St

15 Peel St

Georgian Towers

Anne Street

244 Penetanguishene Rd

244 Penetanguishene Rd

192 Sundew Dr

192 Sundew Dr
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369 Hickling Trail

369 Hickling Trail

Parklane Towers

66 Maple Ave

66 Maple Ave

24-32 Mulcaster St

149 Penetang St

Skyview Ross

134 Innisfil St

134 Innisfil St
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Kempenfelt Village

31 Bernick Dr

41 MacLaren Ave

41 MacLaren Ave

339 Blake St

171 Hanmer St E

171 Hanmer St E

9 Quail Crescent

1 Bates Ct

1 Bates Ct
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9 Quail Crescent

3 Sawmill Rd, Unit 1

3 Sawmill Rd, Unit 1

17 Porritt St

17 Porritt St

39 Mary St, Unit 2705

39 Mary St, Unit 2705

229 Sproule Dr

229 Sproule Dr

Milligan Park Apartments
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101 Kozlov Street

64 Collete Crescent

65 Drury Ln

65 Drury Ln

90 Holgate St

108 Kempenfelt Dr

Holgate Court

17 Cheltenham Rd

236 Letitia St

236 Letitia St
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Barrie, ON Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Barrie?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Barrie 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,958 | $1,600 | $2,349 |
| Cheap Barrie 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,145 | $1,700 | $3,499 |
| Cheap Barrie 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,475 | $1,995 | $3,499 |
| Cheap Barrie 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,495 | $2,495 | $2,495 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Barrie, ON
Pricing Updated: 07/24/2026Current apartment rentals in the Barrie, ON area range in price from $1,550 to $10,607 with an overall median price of $3,686. The three Barrie neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are East End at $1,700, North Barrie at $1,650, and Downtown Barrie at $1,600. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Barrie Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| East End | $2,095 | $1,700 | 3 |
| North Barrie | $2,299 | $1,650 | 14 |
| Downtown Barrie | $2,300 | $1,600 | 13 |
| West End | $2,325 | $1,600 | 3 |
| South Barrie | $2,495 | $1,750 | 14 |
| Simcoe Region | $10,607 | $1,550 | 91 |
Cheapest Available Barrie Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Barrie, ON is a 2 Beds unit found at Cedar Grove in the Downtown Barrie neighborhood priced from $1,700. 70 Blake Street in the Downtown Barrie neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Barrie apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Grove | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| 70 Blake Street | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| 101 Kozlov Street | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Georgian Towers | 2 BDRM | 2BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| 12 Heather Street | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| 1 Bernick Drive | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| Sunnidale Place | 1 Bed 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| Edgehill Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $2,050 |
| Highpoint Barrie | 2 Bed 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $2,050 |
| The Deanwood Rental Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,085 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barrie, ON
As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Barrie area is the $1.44 price per square foot 2 BDRM W/O Garage Model at Veterans Terrace in the in the Simcoe Region neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Barrie apartment is the 3 Bed 1 Bath E Model at Tamarack Woods Townhouses starting at $2,395 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the Simcoe Region neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Barrie apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Terrace | 2 BDRM W/O Garage | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.44 |
| Tamarack Woods Townhouses | 3 Bed 1 Bath E | 3BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| 1 Bernick Drive | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Highpoint Barrie | 2 Bed 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Georgian Towers | 2 BDRM | 2BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| The Deanwood Rental Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| Cedar Grove | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Edgehill Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| 101 Kozlov Street | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| 12 Heather Street | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.89 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Barrie Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Barrie?
The cheapest apartment in Barrie is 70 Blake Street which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Barrie costs $3,686.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Barrie?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 10 regular apartments in Barrie that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Barrie?
Cheap apartments in Barrie have an average cost of $789 which is $2,897 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Barrie.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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Written by: Robin Stewart
Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.