Vision at Pat Bayly Square
2 River Plate St,
Ajax, ON L1S 0J1
1-2 Beds | $1,799 - $2,470
Rental Market Trends in Ajax, ON
Updated August 2026
The average rent in Ajax, ON is $1,799/month.
$1,799/month
Average Rent
397 Sq Ft
Average Size
-2%
Change / Year
173
Available Apartments
Ajax rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Ajax average $2,044 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Ajax average $1,799 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Ajax average $2,213 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Ajax average $2,080 or more per month.
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How much has average rent changed in Ajax, ON?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 2%, which averages out to $36 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
August 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Ajax, ON
August 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
25%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
8%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
67%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Ajax, ON?
Because the average rent in Ajax is $1,799, you’ll want to make about $5,996 per month or $71,952 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Ajax, ON compare to other nearby cities and neighbourhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Ajax, ON to other nearby cities and neighbourhoods. The Apartments.com neighbourhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Pickering
Avg Rent: $1,841/month
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Whitby
Avg Rent: $1,605/month
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Oshawa
Avg Rent: $1,686/month
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Markham
Avg Rent: $1,908/month
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Bowmanville
Avg Rent: $1,887/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Ajax?
The average rent in Ajax is $1,799 per month, which is 3.2% higher than the national average of $1,744.
What is the average rent for a house in Ajax?
The average rent for a house in Ajax, ON is $2,680 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Ajax?
Rents in Ajax, ON are decreasing, with prices down 2.0% year-over-year and $36 less per month.
What rent range is most common in Ajax?
In Ajax, ON, 67% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.