Barrie

Barrie, ON sits right on Lake Simcoe.
Centennial Park is the perfect place to watch the water.
Centennial Park is the perfect place to watch the water.
Downtown Barrie stretches along Bayfield Street.
With Barrie's location on the lake, boating is a popular pasttime.

Barrie, ON Area Guide

Welcome to Barrie, Ontario, a lakeside city where urban energy meets scenic charm. Located at the head of Kempenfelt Bay on Lake Simcoe, around 90 kilometres north of Toronto, Barrie blends city convenience with waterfront living.

The city’s roots trace back to the early 19th century as a War of 1812 supply depot and trading post. Today, Barrie enjoys a diverse economy anchored by health care, education, IT, and manufacturing, with strong transit connections via Highway 400 and GO Transit. Distinct neighbourhoods shape daily life, from historic Allandale with its heritage architecture and walking tours to Sunnidale Park, the city’s largest green space with trails, gardens, and playgrounds. Growing southern suburbs appeal to commuters with expanding GO service and retail hubs.

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Centennial Park is the perfect place to watch the water.

Downtown Barrie stretches along Bayfield Street.

With Barrie's location on the lake, boating is a popular pasttime.

Rent Trends

As of February 2026, the average apartment rent in Barrie, ON is $1,330 por un studio, $1,781 por un dormitorio, $1,873 por dos dormitorios, and $2,120 por tres dormitorios. Apartment rent in Barrie has decreased by -0.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,781/month
639 Sq Ft
House
$2,333/month
29 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,608/month
69 Sq Ft
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Transportation

23

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

42

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

36

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

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Methodology

† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.