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Houses for Rent in Peterborough, ON

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Discover an array of houses for rent in Peterborough on Square Yards Canada. Our comprehensive Peterborough rental listings cater to different needs, offering properties such as freeholds, condos, and townhouses. If you want to filter out your research for a less time-consuming process, our page gives you the option to choose your preferences. You can filter by price range, property size, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and amenities like gyms and visitor parking. Explore the latest rental MLS listings in Peterborough to find your ideal rental house. Start your search today and uncover the best homes for rent in Peterborough.

Last Updated: April 14, 2025

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889 Fairbairn Street, Peterborough, ON , MLS #X12082506 , Image - 1

Unit-BSMT, 889 Fairbairn Street Northcrest, Peterborough, ON MLS® X12082506

Residential Freehold (Detached)

$2,150

2 Beds
1 Baths

Welcome Home To This Beautifully Finished 2 Bedroom Basement Unit In Desirable North End Neighbourhood. A Separate Side Entrance Leads To The Lower Le

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817 Ward Street, Peterborough, ON , MLS #X12082132 , Image - 1

Unit-Unit #1 Main Floor, 817 Ward Street Selwyn, Peterborough, ON MLS® X12082132

Commercial (Office)

$1,600

1 Baths

Professional office space available. High profile location on the main road, through Bridgenorth. Ward St offers great exposure for any business and i

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515 Crystal Drive, Peterborough, ON , MLS #X12022110 , Image - 1

515 Crystal Drive Otonabee, Peterborough, ON MLS® X12022110

Residential Freehold (Detached)

$2,800

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Reduced by 6.6%

2 +1 Beds
2 Baths
700-1100 sq-ft

Great Location !1 Well Maintained 2+1 Bed, 2 Bath Raised Bungalow in a Family-Friendly Neighbourhood. Large Foyer Entrance. Open Concept Living and Di

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905 Hilliard Street, Peterborough, ON , MLS #X12065031 , Image - 1

Unit-Upper, 905 Hilliard Street Northcrest, Peterborough, ON MLS® X12065031

Residential Freehold (Detached)

$2,599

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3 Beds
3 Baths
1100-1500 sq-ft

Welcome to your ideal family home. A beautifully renovated, sun-filled main floor unit designed for modern comfort and connection. This spacious home

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106 Lansdowne Street, Peterborough, ON , MLS #X12080991 , Image - 1

Unit-204, 106 Lansdowne Street Downtown, Peterborough, ON MLS® X12080991

Residential Freehold (Other)

$1,995

2 Beds
1 Baths

Beautifully renovated 2-bedroom apartment in a prime location, close to all amenities and conveniently situated near bus routes. This spacious unit fe

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29 Autumn Frost Road, Peterborough, ON , MLS #X11995175 , Image - 1

29 Autumn Frost Road Rural Otonabee-South Monaghan, Otonabee-South Monaghan, Peterborough, ON MLS® X11995175

Residential Freehold (Detached)

$4,100

5 Beds
5 Baths
3500-5000 sq-ft

Live In This Beautiful New Estate Community! This Huge Sunfilled Brick And Stone 4150 Sq Ft Home Features A 3 Car Garage With A Separate Loft Retreat!

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867 Broadway Boulevard, Peterborough, ON , MLS #X12079381 , Image - 1

867 Broadway Boulevard Northcrest, Peterborough, ON MLS® X12079381

Residential Freehold (Att/Row/Townhouse)

$2,800

3 Beds
3 Baths
1500-2000 sq-ft

Amazing place to rent in one of Peterborough's newest developments! This 3 bedroom townhome has so much to offer. Kitchen w/ S/S Appliances & center i

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453 Crystal Drive, Peterborough, ON , MLS #X12079339 , Image - 1

Unit-Upper, 453 Crystal Drive Ashburnham, Peterborough, ON MLS® X12079339

Residential Freehold (Detached)

$2,500

3 Beds
1 Baths
700-1100 sq-ft

Welcome to 453 Crystal Drive, located in the desirable heart of Ashburnham, Peterborough. This newly renovated home features elegant vinyl flooring, f

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905 Bamford Terrace, Peterborough, ON , MLS #X12022406 , Image - 1

905 Bamford Terrace Rural Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield, Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield, Peterborough, ON MLS® X12022406

Residential Freehold (Detached)

$3,495

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4 Beds
3 Baths
2000-2500 sq-ft

Welcome to our charming 4-bedroom house in the heart of Peterborough, Ontario! Nestled in a serene neighborhood, this spacious and fully furnished hom

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453 Crystal Drive, Peterborough, ON , MLS #X12078855 , Image - 1

Unit-Lower, 453 Crystal Drive Ashburnham, Peterborough, ON MLS® X12078855

Residential Freehold (Detached)

$1,500

1 Beds
1 Baths
700-1100 sq-ft

Welcome To 453 Crystal Drive, Located In The Desirable Heart Of Ashburnham, Peterborough. This Newly Renovated Basement Features Elegant Vinyl Floorin

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114 Simcoe Street, Peterborough, ON , MLS #X12078646 , Image - 1

Unit-Lower, 114 Simcoe Street Downtown, Peterborough, ON MLS® X12078646

Commercial (Office)

$569

Prime office space located in the heart of downtown Peterborough. Almost 400 Sqft available. Parking available. Directly across from Peterborough Squa

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96 Golden Meadows Drive, Peterborough, ON , MLS #X11929773 , Image - 1

96 Golden Meadows Drive Rural Otonabee-South Monaghan, Otonabee-South Monaghan, Peterborough, ON MLS® X11929773

Residential Freehold (Detached)

$4,000

4 Beds
5 Baths

**Spacious 5-Bedroom Family Home with 3-Car Garage in Otonabee-South Monaghan!** Welcome to **96 Golden Meadows Drive**, a stunning 5-bedroom home de

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260 Murray Street, Peterborough, ON , MLS #X12061934 , Image - 1

Unit-Upper, 260 Murray Street 3 North, Peterborough Central, Peterborough, ON MLS® X12061934

Residential Freehold (Fourplex)

$1,300

1 Beds
1 Baths
3000-3500 sq-ft

North of Downtown Peterborough. 1 Parking Included in the rent. Extra Parking available at additional cost. Spacious and Bright Bedroom, Living Room a

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138 Hunter Street W, Peterborough, ON , MLS #X12077405 , Image - 1

138 Hunter Street W Downtown, Peterborough, ON MLS® X12077405

Commercial (Commercial Retail)

Price On Request

2 Baths

Approximately 2,014 SF Retail/Office/Clinic space available in great downtown location in the popular cafe district. Former use was a restaurant/cafe

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138 Hunter Street W, Peterborough, ON , MLS #X12077403 , Image - 1

Unit-A, 138 Hunter Street W Downtown, Peterborough, ON MLS® X12077403

Commercial (Commercial Retail)

Price On Request

2 Baths

Approximately 1,007 SF Retail/Office/Clinic space available in great downtown location in the popular cafe district. Former use was a restaurant/cafe

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190 Stewart Street, Peterborough, ON , MLS #X11896794 , Image - 1

190 Stewart Street Downtown, Peterborough, ON MLS® X11896794

Residential Freehold (Detached)

$3,000

4 +1 Beds
2 Baths

Discover this stunningly renovated four-bedroom brick detached home in the heart of downtown. This property boasts a complete professional makeover, f

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380 George Street, Peterborough, ON , MLS #X11970085 , Image - 1

Unit-2A, 380 George Street Downtown, Peterborough, ON MLS® X11970085

Residential Freehold (Other)

$2,300

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Reduced by 4.2%

2 Beds
1 Baths
1100-1500 sq-ft

380 George St, Unit 2A, is a completely renovated, state-of-the-art rental unit located in the heart of downtown Peterborough. This spacious 1,180 sq

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380 George Street, Peterborough, ON , MLS #X11970089 , Image - 1

Unit-2B, 380 George Street Downtown, Peterborough, ON MLS® X11970089

Residential Freehold (Other)

$2,600

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Reduced by 3.7%

2 Beds
1 Baths
1100-1500 sq-ft

380 George St, Unit 2B, is a completely renovated, state-of-the-art rental unit located in the heart of downtown Peterborough. This spacious 1,494 sq

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380 George Street, Peterborough, ON , MLS #X11970092 , Image - 1

Unit-1B, 380 George Street Downtown, Peterborough, ON MLS® X11970092

Residential Freehold (Other)

$2,400

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1 Beds
1 Baths
1100-1500 sq-ft

380 George St, Unit 1B, is a completely renovated, state-of-the-art rental unit located in the heart of downtown Peterborough. This spacious 1,300 sq

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363 Lindsay Road, Peterborough, ON , MLS #X11921307 , Image - 1

Unit-1, 363 Lindsay Road Rural Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield, Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield, Peterborough, ON MLS® X11921307

Residential Freehold (Detached)

$3,300

3 Beds
2 Baths
1100-1500 sq-ft

Charming Farmhouse Rental $3300/Month + Utilities. Discover the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern convenience in this spacious 4-bedroom, 2-ba

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910 HIGH Street, Peterborough, ON , MLS #X12075939 , Image - 1

Unit-18, 910 HIGH Street Otonabee, Peterborough, ON MLS® X12075939

Commercial (Industrial)

$1,599

Prime Area, High Traffic Location! Close to the Parkway. The unit is 1200 sq. ft. Dock loading. The unit has FAG Furnace and Public Washrooms. No TMI

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2180 Buckhorn Road, Peterborough, ON , MLS #X12072655 , Image - 1

2180 Buckhorn Road Selwyn, Peterborough, ON MLS® X12072655

Residential Freehold (Farm)

$7,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1500-2000 sq-ft

Rare Opportunity to lease an operating Equestrian Farm. 79-acre farm located 20 minutes north of Peterborough halfway between Peterborough and Buckhor

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381 Queen Street, Peterborough, ON , MLS #X12072447 , Image - 1

381 Queen Street Downtown, Peterborough, ON MLS® X12072447

Commercial (Commercial Retail)

$1,195

Prime retail space of approx 780 sq ft located in the heart of downtown Peterborough just steps from East City. large windows and parking available. W

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114 Simcoe Street, Peterborough, ON , MLS #X12070272 , Image - 1

114 Simcoe Street Downtown, Peterborough, ON MLS® X12070272

Commercial (Commercial Retail)

$1,750

Prime 1,167 SF Main Floor Retail or Office space at 114 Simcoe St, located in the heart of Peterborough, ON with great signage, large windows and ampl

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373A Queen Street, Peterborough, ON , MLS #X11888013 , Image - 1

373A Queen Street Downtown, Peterborough, ON MLS® X11888013

Residential Freehold (Multiplex)

$1,295

1 Beds
1 Baths

Centrally located one bedroom apartment for rent with a private back deck. Bright living room with 2 windows. Assigned parking available for an additi

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64 Alexander Avenue, Peterborough, ON , MLS #X12071099 , Image - 1

Unit-Lower, 64 Alexander Avenue Downtown, Peterborough, ON MLS® X12071099

Residential Freehold (Lower Level)

$1,750

2 Beds
1 Baths

This 2 Bed, 1 Bath Lower-Level Apartment Is Conveniently Located Minutes To All The Amenities Peterborough Has To Offer Including Having the Hospital

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291 Stewart Street, Peterborough, ON , MLS #X12022376 , Image - 1

Unit-1, 291 Stewart Street Downtown, Peterborough, ON MLS® X12022376

Residential Freehold (Multiplex)

$1,650

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Reduced by 10.8%

1 Beds
1 Baths
700-1100 sq-ft

Beautiful apartment in the heart of Peterborough. Very close to Trent University. Close to all the amenities, restaurants, Shoppers Drug Mart, hospita

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89 Hunter Street E, Peterborough, ON , MLS #X12070256 , Image - 1

89 Hunter Street E 4 Central, Peterborough East, Peterborough, ON MLS® X12070256

Commercial (Commercial Retail)

$2,800

2 Baths

Turnkey Restaurant Space for Lease - 89 Hunter St. E. An exceptional opportunity to lease a 1,600 sq. ft. fully equipped restaurant space in the heart

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366 Parkhill Road E, Peterborough, ON , MLS #X9395441 , Image - 1

Unit-1, 366 Parkhill Road E Ashburnham, Peterborough, ON MLS® X9395441

Commercial (Office)

Price On Request

Approx 4500SF available and currently set up as Professional office/institutional space but adaptable for various other permitted uses under the curre

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283 Aylmer Street N, Peterborough, ON , MLS #X9395186 , Image - 1

283 Aylmer Street N Downtown, Peterborough, ON MLS® X9395186

Commercial (Commercial Retail)

Price On Request

3 Baths

Approximately 1,451 square feet of Office Space located on the ground level of The Citi Centre Complex. Great location for a Doctor's office, Clinic o

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Property for Lease in Peterborough Overview

Peterborough Real Estate for Rent

About 128 km northeast of the great Toronto lies the beautiful township of Peterborough, neatly situated on the banks of the Otonabee River of Ontario. The fact that there is a myriad of amenities available in this township gives reasonable grounds for anyone to look for homes, whether they are rentals or new home purchases. Whatever the scenario, Peterborough is a hot locality for the real estate market in terms of growth potential and investment diversification. Currently, the township has 83,651 people as of the 2021 census read. Moreover, the locality covers about 64.76 km2 (25.00 sq mi) of land, 12.67 km2 (4.89 sq mi) of water, 54.58 km2 (21.07 sq mi) of the urban area, and 1,508.44 km2 (582.41 sq mi) of the metropolitan area.

The Peterborough housing market consists of residential communities, farmlands, towns, villages, hotels, and lake-side resorts. Residential properties for rent in Peterborough include all the property types, such as detached houses, semi-detached houses, townhouses, condos, apartments, and so on.

Rental Price Trends By Property Size in Peterborough

Size and location heavily influence the rental price of a property. Rental prices for properties ranging from 600 sq. ft. to 1,100 sq. ft. typically range from CAD 2,000 to CAD 2,900. Properties between 1,200 sq. ft. and 2,500 sq. ft. charge monthly rents ranging from CAD 2,300 to CAD 4,000. Rental prices for properties in Peterborough range from 2,600 sq. ft. to 3,500 sq. ft. and can go up to CAD 4,000.

Peterborough’s average rent price varies for every property type. As of November 2024, the average rent for different types stands as - Studio ($1,494), 1 Bedroom ($1,199), 2 Bedroom ($2,033), 3 Bedroom ($2,229), and 4 Bedroom ($2,883).

Top Neighbourhood with Best Rentals in Peterborough

The county of Peterborough is divided further into eight municipalities or townships, which are a great prospect for home-buying and renting. Here is a list of the top Peterborough neighbourhood with the best rentals.

Rental Price Trends By Property Type in Peterborough

From residential to commercial, there are various types of houses available in Peterborough. Some of its popular rental properties include condominiums, apartments, townhouses, and others. Average property rentals vary by type. As of November 2024, the average apartment rental in Peterborough stands at $1,899, and the same for condos stands at $2,150. Interested tenants can explore the price range of different property types in Peterborough below:

Property Type	Rental Price Range
Commercial Properties	CAD 699 - CAD 6,037
Offices	CAD 800 - CAD 4,000
Detached Houses	CAD 725 - CAD 9,900
Single Family Homes	CAD 725 - CAD 9,900
Land for Rent	CAD 1,350 - CAD 5,000
Multi-family Homes	CAD 1,850 - CAD 2,495
Duplex	CAD 1,850 - CAD 2,300
Condos	CAD 1,599 - CAD 2,500
Townhouses	CAD 1,450 - CAD 3,300

Rental Price History in Peterborough

According to recent reports, the median rent in Peterborough was CAD 1,857 in November 2024. This is 9% more than the previous year but 7% less than the national average. In addition to the overall Peterborough rental price history, tenants can also check the price trajectories of each property on Square Yards. Our official website highlights the rental price history of listed properties. Tenants can easily analyse trends, compare prices, and make informed decisions.

Pet-Friendly Rental Homes Options in Peterborough

If one is looking for pet-friendly homes in Peterborough, the best option perhaps will be detached and semi-detached home types. This can be instrumental in giving pets ample space to move around and feel more comfortable. In an apartment setting, pets can feel a bit clustered and claustrophobic.

Rental Demographics

People from other places and settlements mostly occupy Peterborough. This mainly owes to the fact that the township of Peterborough is more closely located in some of the densely populated towns in Ontario, such as Toronto, Kawarthas Lakes, and Kingston. The more recent data, dating to 2024, showcases the following demographic insights:

Indigenous Rental occupants - 730
Non-indigenous rental occupants - 12,350

The average Indigenous occupant's household income has been noted as CAD 40,167, with a median income of CAD 30,568 and an average rent pay of CAD 913. The average non-indigenous renter’s household income has been noted as CAD 41,478, with a median income of CAD 33,108 and an average rent of CAD 959.

Moreover, about 59% of Indigenous occupants are noted to be paying more than 30% of their household income on rent, with only 53% of non-indigenous occupants doing the same. Lastly, about 27% of the indigenous occupants are noted to be paying more than 50% of their household income on rent, with only 23% of non-indigenous renters doing the same. Additionally, 8% of indigenous households live in overcrowded conditions, as compared to 5% of non-indigenous households. This shows that non-indigenous individuals and families are more likely to rent a place in Peterborough County because of their popularity in the township.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Monthly rental prices in Peterborough can range from CAD 699 to CAD 4,000, depending on property size, type, location, amenities, and other factors.

Documents such as tenancy agreements, business licences, identity proof, income proof, and others are required to rent properties in Peterborough.

Rent for 2 and 3-bedroom houses in Peterborough range from $800 to $4,000.

Rental properties in Peterborough are available in multiple sizes. These include a studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedrooms, 3 bedrooms, and others.

Yes, free rental listings can be explored with the Squareyards in Peterborough.

Landlords in Peterborough can legally raise rent once every 12 months after providing tenants with a 90-day written notice.

With advance notice, one may rent a property in Peterborough for a year.

Studio apartments, 1-bedroom apartments, 2-bedroom apartments, 3-bedroom apartments, and 4-bedroom apartments are available for rent in Peterborough County.

Condos for rent in Peterborough can range from CAD 1,599 to CAD 2,500.

Townhouses for rent in Peterborough can range from CAD 1,450 to CAD 3,300.

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