Fort Erie

Peace Bridge connects Ontario, Canada and Buffalo, New York.
The Crystal Beach shoreline in spring.
A view of Peace Bridge across the U.S.-Canada border.
An aerial view of Fort Erie along Lake Erie.
The Crystal Beach shoreline in spring.

Fort Erie, ON Area Guide

Perched along the shores of Lake Erie, Fort Erie blends small-town ease with a deep connection to Ontario’s military past. Just across the water from Buffalo, New York, this border town moves at a gentler pace—locals bike along the Niagara Parkway, grab ice cream near the waterfront, and spend weekends watching kite surfers dance across the lake. You’ll find sandy beaches, quiet trails, and friendly neighbours who wave hello.

Daily life here leans outdoorsy and relaxed. Residents gather at parks, dog walkers fill leafy neighbourhood streets, and a quick drive takes you to Niagara Falls or the vineyards of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Locally owned shops and cafés in the Old Fort Erie, Ridgemount/Ridgewood, and Crystal Beach areas give the town a cozy, lived-in feel. While Fort Erie isn't far from the commercial and cultural hubs in the Golden Horseshoe, it feels a world apart in rhythm and scenery.

Renters can expect a mix of apartment communities, low-rise buildings, and townhome rentals, often with more space than you'd find in the bigger cities. Some properties even offer views of the lake or nearby green spaces. Every summer, Fort Erie celebrates its roots with the Friendship Festival, a cross-border celebration with music, parades, and fireworks honouring Canada–U.S. connections.

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A view of Peace Bridge across the U.S.-Canada border.

An aerial view of Fort Erie along Lake Erie.

The Crystal Beach shoreline in spring.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Fort Erie, ON is $1,179 for a studio, $1,322 for one bedroom, $1,413 for two bedrooms, and $1,413 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fort Erie has decreased by -8.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,322/month
222 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Fort Erie, ON is for everyday living.

Not walkable

Walkability

10 / 100

Exceptionally drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

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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.