Renting in York Region: 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 York Region in 2026?
In Q2 2026 a one-bedroom condo in York Region leased for about $2,190 and a two-bedroom for about $2,772 (TRREB). Vaughan is the cheapest for one-bedrooms ($2,130); Richmond Hill is the most expensive ($2,310).
Updated November 2026 · Inderpal Sidhu, Salesperson, HomeLife Silvercity Realty Inc., Brokerage
Looking for a rental in York Region, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markham | $2,214 | $2,840 | $3,290 |
| Richmond Hill | $2,310 | $2,910 | $3,158 |
| Vaughan | $2,130 | $2,666 | $3,292 |
| Newmarket | $2,168 | $2,829 | $3,126 |
| York Region average | $2,190 | $2,772 | $3,224 |
Leased condo apartment and condo townhouse rents reported through TRREB's MLS® System in Q2 2026 (2,129 condo apartment leases in York 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
- Vaughan has the most condo rentals in York Region, mostly around the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre subway, and some of the lowest one-bedroom rents.
- Richmond Hill and Markham cost more, driven by schools and transit along Yonge and Highway 7.
- Basement apartments are common in Markham, Richmond Hill and Vaughan subdivisions. Check registration before you sign.
- 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 York Region?
The average home in York Region sold for $1,142,789 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 York 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: Markham · Richmond Hill · Vaughan · Newmarket · Aurora
Moving here? Markham · Richmond Hill · Vaughan · Newmarket · Aurora
More renting guides: GTA rents by city · basement apartments
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What is the average rent in York Region?
In Q2 2026 a one-bedroom condo in York Region leased for about $2,190 and a two-bedroom for about $2,772 on average (TRREB).
How much is a 3-bedroom townhouse rental in York Region?
Three-bedroom condo townhouses in York Region leased for about $3,224 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.
Questions? Call, text or WhatsApp me. I answer personally.
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.