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Richmond Hill, ON Area Guide

A lakeside oasis near the city

Lakes Parks Modern Location

Living in Richmond Hill means being perched on the moraine, where kettle lakes like Lake Wilcox and Bond Lake sit amid generous green space. Parks are everywhere, from David Dunlap Observatory Park to Richmond Green Sports Centre, featuring trails, splash pads, amphitheatres, and a skate park.

Tree-lined streets lead to shopping at Hillcrest Mall and plazas along Yonge Street, where global dining options are easy to find. Rentals include high-rise and low-rise apartment communities alongside townhomes and detached houses, with nearly half of the housing stock built after 2000, offering modern layouts and finishes.

Transit options include York Region Rapid Transit (VIVA buses) and multiple GO stations, putting Toronto about 30–60 minutes away depending on traffic. Cultural venues like the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts and the Heritage Centre add to the area’s strong sense of place.

Rent Trends

As of February 2026, the average apartment rent in Richmond Hill, ON is $1,589 for a studio, $1,945 for one bedroom, $2,226 for two bedrooms, and $2,270 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Richmond Hill has decreased by -1.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,945/month
647 Sq Ft
House
$2,947/month
10 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,368/month
0 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Car-Dependent

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

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Some Transit

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

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Bikeable

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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many 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.