Cheap Apartments for Rent in Barrie, ON from $800 (87 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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339 Blake St
$1,600 - $1,8502 Bedroom Apartments

339 Blake St

339 Blake StBarrie, ON L4M 1L1

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Maplewood Place
$1,650 - $2,525Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Maplewood Place

101 Kozlov StBarrie, ON L4N 5L7
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90 Holgate St
$1,700 - $2,1001 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

90 Holgate St

90 Holgate StBarrie, ON L4N 2T9
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108 Kempenfelt Dr
$1,7001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

108 Kempenfelt Dr

108 Kempenfelt DrBarrie, ON L4M 3Y2
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Holgate Court
$1,700 - $2,2501 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Holgate Court

98 Holgate StBarrie, ON L4N 2T9

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Barrie, ON

Pricing Updated: 06/10/2026

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
East End$2,095$1,7004
North Barrie$2,312$1,60018
Downtown Barrie$2,325$1,60014
West End$2,360$1,60018
South Barrie$2,462$2,0499
Simcoe Region$18,144$1,400101

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cedar Grove2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,700
Mayfair Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,795
Sunnidale Place1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1,850
Maplewood Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895
Heather Forest Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895
Georgian Towers2 BDRM2BR,1BA$1,900
Highpoint Barrie2 Bed 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$1,950
Mapleview Apartments3 BDRM3BR,1BA$1,975
130 Bell Farm Rd2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,999
Edgehill Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath A2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Veterans Terrace2 BDRM W/O Garage2BR,1.5BA$1.44
Tamarack Woods Townhouses3 Bed 1 Bath B3BR,1BA$1.66
Mapleview Apartments3 BDRM3BR,1BA$1.53
233 Dunlop2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.30
Highpoint Barrie2 Bed 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$2.23
Georgian Towers2 BDRM2BR,1BA$2.21
Cedar Grove2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.04
Edgehill Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$2.47
Maplewood Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.37
Mayfair Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.36

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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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.