
Cheap Homes for Rent in Pickering, ON from $1,000 (213 Rentals)
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1009 Meadowridge Crescent

2757 William Jackson Dr

2757 William Jackson Dr

1568 Scarlett Trl

1568 Scarlett Trl

2765 Sapphire Dr

2765 Sapphire Dr

11753 Sheppard Ave E, Unit 420

63 Barrett Crescent
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63 Barrett Crescent

11753 Sheppard Ave E, Unit 420

1556 Dellbrook Ave

1556 Dellbrook Ave

2844 Whites Rd

2844 Whites Rd

151 Meandering Trail

328 Williamson Dr W

151 Meandering Trail

40 Shell Dr
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40 Shell Dr

7 Wolverine Way

1 Muirbank Blvd

23 Penndutch Cir

7 Wolverine Way

23 Penndutch Cir

1 Muirbank Blvd

132 Lawson Rd

4063 Ellesmere Rd

2757 William Jackson Dr
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132 Lawson Rd

4063 Ellesmere Rd

2757 William Jackson Dr

888 Krosno Blvd

888 Krosno Blvd

9 Dowers Dr

15 Culloden Ct

608 Springview Dr

608 Springview Dr

1100 Cameo St
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4010 Ellesmere Rd

15 Culloden Ct

9 Dowers Dr

1028 Pelican Trail

94 Reed Dr, Unit 2

47 Rotary Dr

94 Reed Dr, Unit 2

1100 Cameo St

47 Rotary Dr

1028 Pelican Trail
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Pickering, ON Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Pickering?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickering 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,133 | $1,485 | $2,800 |
| Pickering 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,990 | $2,900 | $3,300 |
| Pickering 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,300 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
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Cheapest Available Pickering Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Pickering, ON is a 1 Bed unit found at Vision at Pat Bayly Square in the Ajax Pickering neighborhood priced from $1,937. Rouge Valley Residence in the Ajax Pickering neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pickering apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vision at Pat Bayly Square | 1 Bedroom + Den | 1BR,1BA | $1,937 |
| Rouge Valley Residence | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| Robin Hood | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| 73 Bayly St | Vision at Pat Bayly Square | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,025 |
| Pickering Place Apartments | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $2,430 |
| 67 Church | 67 Church - Plan A | 3BR,1BA | $2,849 |
| 1475 Whites Road | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pickering, ON
As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pickering area is the $1.91 price per square foot 3 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Pickering Place Apartments in the in the Ajax Pickering neighborhood starting from $2,430. The second greatest value Pickering apartment is the 67 Church - Plan A Model at 67 Church starting at $2,849 with a $2.41 price per square foot in the Ajax Pickering neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pickering apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickering Place Apartments | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| 67 Church | 67 Church - Plan A | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.41 |
| 1475 Whites Road | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.18 |
| 73 Bayly St | Vision at Pat Bayly Square | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.86 |
| Rouge Valley Residence | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| Robin Hood | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Pickering?
There are currently 138 Apartments for Rent in Pickering, ON with pricing that ranges from $1,799 to $5,741. There are also 387 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Pickering ranging from $1,000 to $3,300.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Pickering?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Pickering ranges from $1,000 to $3,300 with an average monthly rent of $2,224.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
Written by: Robin Stewart
Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
Written by: Robin Stewart
Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
Written by: Robin Stewart
There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.