Renting in Durham Region (Pickering to Oshawa): average rent, where to look and how to get approved (2026)
Real leased rents by city, what each type of rental costs, and how tenants and landlords should play this market.
By Inderpal Sidhu · Updated November 2026 · 5 min read
Quick answer
What is the average rent in Durham Region?
Durham has the GTA’s lowest condo rents: about $1,948 for a one-bedroom and $2,533 for a two-bedroom in Q2 2026 (TRREB). Pickering averaged $1,946 and Oshawa $1,918 for a one-bedroom.
Updated November 2026 · Inderpal Sidhu, Salesperson, HomeLife Silvercity Realty Inc., Brokerage
Looking for a rental in Durham Region (Pickering to Oshawa), or renting one out? Here are the real leased rents from TRREB, not asking prices, plus what is changing this winter.
Average rent by city (TRREB, Q2 2026)
| Area | 1-bed condo | 2-bed condo | 3-bed condo townhouse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickering | $1,946 | $2,574 | $2,820 |
| Ajax | $1,913 | $2,574 | n/a |
| Oshawa | $1,918 | $2,277 | $2,674 |
| Durham Region average | $1,948 | $2,533 | $2,796 |
Leased condo apartment and condo townhouse rents reported through TRREB's MLS® System in Q2 2026 (482 condo apartment leases in Durham Region). Small samples can swing quarter to quarter. Basement apartments usually rent for less, and detached houses for more.
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What to know
- Durham has the lowest average condo rents in the GTA, about $1,950 for a one-bedroom.
- Pickering has the most condo supply, around Pickering Town Centre and the GO station.
- Durham is also the most affordable region to buy in, with an average sale price under $800,000 in October 2026, so many renters here can buy sooner than they think.
- For 2027, most rent increases are capped at 1.9%. Units first occupied after November 15, 2018 are exempt from the cap.
Rent or buy in Durham Region?
The average home in Durham Region sold for $793,024 in October 2026 (TRREB). If you are paying close to $3,000 a month, compare that with a mortgage payment on a condo or townhouse here: rent vs buy, the real math. Thinking of buying in the next year or two? Start a home search.
For landlords in Durham Region
Price to recent leases, not to the highest asking rent on the street, screen properly and use the Ontario standard lease. My landlord guide covers deposits, increases and the Landlord and Tenant Board.
City guides: Pickering · Ajax · Whitby · Oshawa · Clarington
Moving here? Pickering · Ajax · Whitby · Oshawa · Clarington
More renting guides: GTA rents by city · basement apartments
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What is the average rent in Durham Region?
In Q2 2026 a one-bedroom condo in Durham Region leased for about $1,948 and a two-bedroom for about $2,533 on average (TRREB).
How much is a 3-bedroom townhouse rental in Durham Region?
Three-bedroom condo townhouses in Durham Region leased for about $2,796 on average in Q2 2026 (TRREB). Freehold houses usually cost more.
How much can rent go up in 2027?
1.9% for most units in Ontario, once every 12 months with 90 days' written notice. Units first occupied after November 15, 2018 are exempt from the cap.
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Call or text 647-338-6875Sources
TRREB Rental Market Report, Q2 2026
TRREB Market Watch, October 2026
Ontario: residential rent increases (2027 guideline)
Ontario: guide to the standard lease
General information only, not legal, tax, mortgage or financial advice. Rules and rates change; confirm with a real estate lawyer, mortgage professional and the CRA before you act. Inderpal Sidhu, Salesperson, HomeLife Silvercity Realty Inc., Brokerage.