
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Barrie, ON from $1,472 (137 Rentals)
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4 Peel St

51 Campbell Av

11 Buchanan St

Cedar Grove

148 Cunningham Dr

Georgian Towers

Edgehill Apartments

Highpoint Barrie

56 Donald St
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66 Maple Ave

66 Maple Ave

Anne Street

170 Hickling Trail

170 Hickling Trail

105 Chieftain Crescent

105 Chieftain Crescent

Parklane Towers

70 Hawthorne Crescent

70 Hawthorne Crescent
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66 Maple Ave

58 Lakeside Ter

58 Lakeside Ter

66 Maple Ave

149 Penetang St

59 Scott Crescent

59 Scott Crescent

369 Georgian Dr

369 Georgian Dr

11 Peel St
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Skyview Ross

Kempenfelt Village

19 Dunlop St W, Unit 302

19 Dunlop St W, Unit 302

43 D'Ambrosio Dr

43 D'Ambrosio Dr

19 Dunlop St W, Unit 105

19 Dunlop St W, Unit 105

75 Wheatfield Rd

296 Hickling Trail
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296 Hickling Trail

24-32 Mulcaster St

339 Blake St

169 Bayfield St

20 Prince of Wales Dr

169 Bayfield St

86 Nottingham Rd

86 Nottingham Rd

20 Prince of Wales Dr

55 Marsellus Dr
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Barrie?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Barrie 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,944 | $1,472 | $2,336 |
| Cheap Barrie 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,237 | $1,800 | $3,499 |
| Cheap Barrie 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,461 | $1,795 | $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: 09/08/2026Current apartment rentals in the Barrie, ON area range in price from $1,472 to $19,016 with an overall median price of $2,345. The three Barrie neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are East End at $1,885, Downtown Barrie at $2,000, and North Barrie at $2,095. 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 | $1,885 | $1,795 | 2 |
| Downtown Barrie | $2,000 | $1,472 | 14 |
| North Barrie | $2,095 | $1,472 | 12 |
| West End | $2,095 | $1,800 | 7 |
| Simcoe Region | $2,425 | $1,472 | 116 |
| South Barrie | $2,425 | $1,895 | 16 |
Cheapest Available Barrie Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Barrie, ON is a 2 Beds unit found at 24-32 Mulcaster St in the Downtown Barrie neighborhood priced from $1,575. 130 Bell Farm Rd in the East End neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Barrie apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24-32 Mulcaster St | 30B | 2BR,1BA | $1,575 |
| 130 Bell Farm Rd | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Sunnidale Place | 1 Bed 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
| 101 Kozlov Street | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| 12 Heather Street | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Cedar Grove | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| Georgian Towers | 1 BDRM | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
| 1 Bernick Drive | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| Edgehill Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| Highpoint Barrie | 2 Bed 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barrie, ON
As of September 08, 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 |
| Mapleview Apartments | 3 BDRM | 3BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| 1 Bernick Drive | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Birch Glen | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.98 |
| Highpoint Barrie | 2 Bed 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| The Deanwood Rental Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| Cedar Grove | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Edgehill Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| 101 Kozlov Street | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
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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 130 Bell Farm Rd which is listed at $1,800, while the average apartment in Barrie costs $2,345.
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 $829 which is $1,516 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Barrie.
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