Get waterfront views of Lake Ontario in Pickering, ON.
The GO line runs through Pickering, ON and next to the water.
The GO line runs through Pickering, ON and next to the water.
Lake Ontario provides a great place for boating.
The Esplanade Park sits in front of city hall in Pickering.

Pickering, ON

Area Guide

Nestled along Lake Ontario just east of Toronto, Pickering has a friendly, grounded energy where neighbours wave to each other on the streets and local shops welcome regular and new faces. On a brisk morning, the waterfront’s calm waters reflect sunlight through rows of trees, while the quieter residential pockets evoke a comforting suburban rhythm.

History is a prominent figure in the city too. The Pickering Museum Village recently won Ontario’s Lieutenant Governor’s Heritage Award for its beautifully restored heritage buildings and immersive displays, honouring the area’s colonial and Indigenous roots while making local stories come alive.

Living here means easy access to both nature and everyday conveniences. Neighbourhoods like Rosebank, West Shore, and Rougemont put you next to green spaces including Petticoat Creek Conservation Park, the trails along the beach at Frenchman’s Bay, and nearby Rouge National Urban Park. A concentration of shops and restaurants sits in City Centre, near the Pickering GO train station. In this area, cafés spill onto sidewalks and quaint eateries offer casual meals.

Rentals in Pickering range from new apartment communities and townhouses near the core to spacious homes and multi-bedroom apartments tucked into leafy neighbourhoods. Many buildings are within reach of grocery stores, parks and transit and offer perks like in-unit laundry, balconies and fitness facilities.

Pickering is also connected to major educational institutions: the Pickering Learning Site hosts programs from Durham College and Centennial College is right downtown. The city lies close enough to commuter routes for students headed to nearby Ontario Tech University, University of Toronto, or York University to hop on board.

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The GO line runs through Pickering, ON and next to the water.

Lake Ontario provides a great place for boating.

The Esplanade Park sits in front of city hall in Pickering.

Rent Trends

As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Pickering, ON is $1,388 for a studio, $1,837 for one bedroom, $2,432 for two bedrooms, and $2,413 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pickering has decreased by -8.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,837/month
674 Sq Ft
House
$2,113/month
30 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,789/month
0 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Not Walkable

Walkability

10 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

20 / 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.