Clarington

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Clarington, ON

Area Guide

Tucked along the shores of Lake Ontario, Clarington is comprised of many towns so you can enjoy a coastal home or find a countryside retreat. Just east of Toronto, this spread-out municipality blends rural charm with suburban convenience, where morning commutes might pass by horse farms and wind turbines before merging onto Highway 401.

Life in Clarington moves at a slower pace, where you can stop and take in the scenery. Residents spend weekends hiking the trails at Bowmanville Valley or catching sunsets along the Port Darlington waterfront. The historic downtowns in Bowmanville and Newcastle offer walkable streets filled with boutiques, local grocers, and old-school diners that have stood the test of time. Clarington’s distance from the core means room to breathe, parks are plentiful, and many neighbourhoods feel tucked into their own green corners. Whether you're catching a GO train in Oshawa to Toronto or enjoying one of the town’s seasonal farmers markets, you’ll settle into a pace right for you.

With Clarington’s size, renters can find everything from modern townhomes next to the water to apartments in historic buildings near shops and restaurants. Regardless of where you live, each town has local events that bring the entire area together. Locals gather for Applefest in Bowmanville, a decades-old celebration filled with cider, crafts, and crisp autumn air. Clarington is refreshing place to plant roots with its scenic landscapes and welcoming towns.

Explore the City

Bowmanville is a town in Clarington that is right on the shore.

Enjoy Lake Ontario from one of the many beaches and waterfront parks in Clarington.

Oshawa is a major city, not far from Clarington.

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Clarington, ON is C$1,630 for a studio, C$1,452 for one bedroom, C$1,677 for two bedrooms, and C$1,707 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Clarington has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
C$1,452/month
659 Sq Ft
House
C$2,389/month
28 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

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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.