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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Barrie, ON

Pricing Updated: 09/11/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Barrie, ON area range in price from $1,472 to $17,468 with an overall median price of $2,314. The three Barrie neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are East End at $1,800, 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
East End$1,800$1,7953
Downtown Barrie$2,000$1,47216
North Barrie$2,095$1,47214
West End$2,095$1,8007
Simcoe Region$2,395$1,472115
South Barrie$2,425$1,75016

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
24-32 Mulcaster St30B2BR,1BA$1,575
130 Bell Farm Rd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
Sunnidale Place1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1,825
101 Kozlov Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895
12 Heather Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895
Cedar Grove2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,900
Georgian Towers1 BDRM1BR,1BA$1,975
1 Bernick Drive2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,995
Sky Towers Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,015
Birch Glen2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barrie, ON

As of September 11, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Veterans Terrace2 BDRM W/O Garage2BR,1.5BA$1.44
Tamarack Woods Townhouses3 Bed 1 Bath E3BR,1BA$1.71
Mapleview Apartments3 BDRM3BR,1BA$1.71
1 Bernick Drive3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$2.18
Birch Glen2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.98
Highpoint Barrie2 Bed 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$2.28
The Deanwood Rental Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.58
Cedar Grove2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.28
Edgehill Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$2.40
101 Kozlov Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.37

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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 Barrie

What type of rentals are currently available in Barrie?

There are currently 206 Apartments for Rent in Barrie, ON with pricing that ranges from $1,472 to $3,499. There are also 411 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Barrie ranging from $700 to $4,600.

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 $700 to $4,600 with an average monthly rent of $2,439.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Barrie?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Barrie range from $1,795 to $3,499, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,495.

Expert Rental Resources

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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