Cheap Apartments for Rent in Barrie, ON from $800 (68 Rentals)

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Anne Street
$810 - $1,850Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Anne Street

114 Anne St NBarrie, ON L4N 2B8
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Parklane Towers
$1,150 - $2,100Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parklane Towers

37 Peel StBarrie, ON L4M 2C6

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24-32 Mulcaster St
$1,375 - $1,4951 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

24-32 Mulcaster St

24-32 Mulcaster StBarrie, ON L4M 3M1
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149 Penetang St
$1,4001 Bedroom Apartments

149 Penetang St

149 Penetang StBarrie, ON L4M 1V9
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Skyview Ross
$1,450Studio Apartments

Skyview Ross

96 Ross StBarrie, ON L4N 1G6

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Kempenfelt Village
$1,495 - $1,5251 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kempenfelt Village

356 Shanty Bay RdBarrie, ON L4M 1E7

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Barrie, ON Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Barrie, ON

Pricing Updated: 04/25/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Barrie, ON area range in price from $1,200 to $5,371 with an overall median price of $2,460. The three Barrie neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Barrie at $1,200, North Barrie at $1,200, and South Barrie at $1,999. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Barrie Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Barrie$2,250$1,20019
North Barrie$2,250$1,20021
South Barrie$2,575$1,99913
West End$2,575$1,60024
Simcoe Region$2,652$1,20096

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. Highpoint Barrie in the Downtown Barrie neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Barrie apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cedar Grove2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,700
Highpoint Barrie1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1,795
Oakwood Terrace1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795
Bayfield Tower Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1,850
Edgehill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1,850
Heather Forest Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895
Georgian Towers2 BDRM2BR,1BA$1,900
Mapleview Apartments3 BDRM3BR,1BA$1,975
The Deanwood Rental Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,999
Sunnidale Place2 Bed 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$2,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barrie, ON

As of April 25, 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 B Model at Tamarack Woods Townhouses starting at $2,550 with a $1.75 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Veterans Terrace2 BDRM W/O Garage2BR,1.5BA$1.44
Tamarack Woods Townhouses3 Bed 1 Bath B3BR,1BA$1.75
Mapleview Apartments3 BDRM3BR,1BA$1.53
The Deanwood Rental Apartments1 Bedroom + den1BR,1BA$2.46
Sunnidale Place2 Bed 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$2.23
Cedar Grove2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.04
Oakwood Terrace1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.58
Heather Forest Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.81
Edgehill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$2.75
Highpoint Barrie1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$2.71

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Barrie Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Barrie Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Barrie Apartment is $1,795 at Highpoint Barrie.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Barrie Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Barrie is starting from $1,700 at Cedar Grove.

What is the most affordable Barrie Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Barrie Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Mapleview Apartments and starts from $1,975.

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