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Barrie, ON Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Barrie, ON

Pricing Updated: 03/14/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Barrie, ON area range in price from $620 to $25,000 with an overall median price of $5,942. The three Barrie neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West End at $1,650, Downtown Barrie at $1,250, and North Barrie at $1,250. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Barrie Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
West End$2,800$1,65016
Downtown Barrie$3,100$1,25086
North Barrie$3,250$1,250112
South Barrie$3,274$1,500122
East End$3,350$1,25033
Simcoe Region$19,880$6201145

Cheapest Available Barrie Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Barrie, ON is a 1 Bed unit found at 108 Kempenfelt Dr in the Downtown Barrie neighborhood priced from $1,700. Bayfield Tower Apartments in the North 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
108 Kempenfelt Dr1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,700
Bayfield Tower Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1,795
Two331 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,799
130 Bell Farm Rd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
Highpoint Barrie1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1,850
55 Blake St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,900
The Deanwood Rental Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,949
Edgehill Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$1,950
2 Grove St2 Bed2BR,1BA$2,000
Sunnidale Place2 Bed 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$2,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barrie, ON

As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Barrie area is the $1.75 price per square foot 3 Bed 1 Bath B Model at Tamarack Woods Townhouses in the in the Simcoe Region neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Barrie apartment is the 1 Bedroom + den Model at The Deanwood Rental Apartments starting at $2,249 with a $2.41 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.
Tamarack Woods Townhouses3 Bed 1 Bath B3BR,1BA$1.75
The Deanwood Rental Apartments1 Bedroom + den1BR,1BA$2.41
Sunnidale Place2 Bed 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$2.23
2 Grove St1 Bed1BR,1BA$2.19
Edgehill Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$2.35
Highpoint Barrie1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$2.79
Two331 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.92
Bayfield Tower Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$3.52

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Frequently Asked Questions about Barrie

What type of rentals are currently available in Barrie?

There are currently 202 Apartments for Rent in Barrie, ON with pricing that ranges from $1,475 to $3,499. There are also 285 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Barrie ranging from $1,250 to $3,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Barrie?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Barrie ranges from $1,250 to $3,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,567.

Expert Rental Resources

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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.