
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Barrie, ON from $800 (87 Rentals)
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104 Mulcaster St

Georgian Towers

Mapleview Apartments

Anne Street

244 Penetanguishene Rd

244 Penetanguishene Rd

192 Sundew Dr

192 Sundew Dr

Parklane Towers
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24-32 Mulcaster St

369 Georgian Dr

369 Georgian Dr

149 Penetang St

Skyview Ross

Kempenfelt Village

9 Peel St

169 Greer St

169 Greer St

71 Trillium Crescent
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71 Trillium Crescent

19 Dunlop St W

19 Dunlop St W

339 Blake St

30 Jessica Dr

30 Jessica Dr

59 Scott Crescent

59 Scott Crescent

66 Maple Ave

66 Maple Ave
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263 Anne St N

263 Anne St N

23 Loon Ave

23 Loon Ave

31 Bernick Dr

31 Bernick Dr

Milligan Park Apartments

Maplewood Place

150 Wessenger Dr

150 Wessenger Dr
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112 W Oak Trl

112 W Oak Trl

193 Hanmer St E

193 Hanmer St E

65 Drury Ln

65 Drury Ln

90 Holgate St

108 Kempenfelt Dr

Holgate Court

109 Toronto 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 | $1,944 | $1,600 | $2,299 |
| Cheap Barrie 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,162 | $1,600 | $2,968 |
| Cheap Barrie 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,356 | $1,975 | $3,310 |
| Cheap Barrie 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,495 | $2,495 | $2,495 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Barrie, ON
Pricing Updated: 06/10/2026Current apartment rentals in the Barrie, ON area range in price from $1,400 to $31,092 with an overall median price of $4,949. The three Barrie neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are East End at $1,700, North Barrie at $1,600, 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 | 4 |
| North Barrie | $2,312 | $1,600 | 18 |
| Downtown Barrie | $2,325 | $1,600 | 14 |
| West End | $2,360 | $1,600 | 18 |
| South Barrie | $2,462 | $2,049 | 9 |
| Simcoe Region | $18,144 | $1,400 | 101 |
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. Mayfair Apartments 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Grove | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| Mayfair Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Sunnidale Place | 1 Bed 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Maplewood Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Heather Forest Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Georgian Towers | 2 BDRM | 2BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| Highpoint Barrie | 2 Bed 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| Mapleview Apartments | 3 BDRM | 3BR,1BA | $1,975 |
| 130 Bell Farm Rd | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,999 |
| Edgehill Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $2,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barrie, ON
As of June 10, 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 $2,425 with a $1.66 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 B | 3BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Mapleview Apartments | 3 BDRM | 3BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 233 Dunlop | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| Highpoint Barrie | 2 Bed 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Georgian Towers | 2 BDRM | 2BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Cedar Grove | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Edgehill Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| Maplewood Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| Mayfair Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
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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 Mayfair Apartments which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in Barrie costs $4,949.
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 8 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 $741 which is $4,208 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Barrie.
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Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.