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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: March 24, 2025

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730 The Kingsway N/A, Peterborough, ON , MLS #X8244258 , Image - 1

730 The Kingsway N/A Otonabee, Peterborough, ON MLS® X8244258

Commercial (Office)

Price On Request

2 Baths

Prime location with easy access to HWY 115 and Lansdown st. Immaculate space recently renovated to office including 2 bathrooms, side accessible entra

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223 Cowling Heights, Peterborough, ON , MLS #X12031521 , Image - 1

223 Cowling Heights Monaghan, Peterborough, ON MLS® X12031521

Residential Freehold (Att/Row/Townhouse)

$2775.0

2 +2 Beds
2 Baths
1100-1500 sq-ft

Beautiful Bungalow Style Freehold Townhome in Sought After Neighbourhood In Peterborough. This Home Boast 2+2 Bedrooms and 2 Full Washrooms. The Open

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2890 ANTELOPE Trail, Peterborough, ON , MLS #X12034880 , Image - 1

2890 ANTELOPE Trail Rural Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield, Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield, Peterborough, ON MLS® X12034880

Residential Freehold (Detached)

$2900.0

2 Beds
2 Baths

RARE long-term lease in the beautiful Buckhorn Sands, water access Community. Enjoy the entire house with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, sunroom, 2 door

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1353 Monaghan Road, Peterborough, ON , MLS #X12023887 , Image - 1

1353 Monaghan Road Downtown, Peterborough, ON MLS® X12023887

Residential Freehold (Upper Level)

$2200.0

2 Beds
1 Baths
700-1100 sq-ft

This beautiful second-floor apartment in the heart of the Old West End has been newly renovated with high-end finishes and a flexible floor plan to su

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424 George Street N, Peterborough, ON , MLS #X12034208 , Image - 1

424 George Street N 3 North, Peterborough Central, Peterborough, ON MLS® X12034208

Commercial (Commercial Retail)

$2000.0

Welcome to 424 George Street, an exceptional location located on the main street in the heart of downtown Peterborough. This highly visible spot offer

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

291 Stewart Street Downtown, Peterborough, ON MLS® X12022376

Residential Freehold (Multiplex)

$1900.0

2 Beds
1 Baths
700-1100 sq-ft

Stunning 2 bed, in the heart of Peterborough. Very close to Trent University. Close to all the amenities, restaurants, shoppers drug mart, hospital, a

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1155 Goodfellow Road, Peterborough, ON , MLS #X12032143 , Image - 1

1155 Goodfellow Road 2 Central, Peterborough West, Peterborough, ON MLS® X12032143

Residential Freehold (Multiplex)

$2000.0

2 Beds
1 Baths

Welcome to 1155 Goodfellow Road, perfectly situated in central Peterborough. This spacious 2 bedroom unit is located on the 3rd floor and offers an ab

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1135 Lansdowne Street W, Peterborough, ON , MLS #X12031970 , Image - 1

1135 Lansdowne Street W 2 North, Peterborough West, Peterborough, ON MLS® X12031970

Commercial (Commercial Retail)

Price On Request

Prime retail opportunity in a high-traffic location on Lansdowne Street W. in Peterborough! This spacious 1,050 square foot unit offers excellent visi

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1572 Cahill Drive, Peterborough, ON , MLS #X11947489 , Image - 1

1572 Cahill Drive Monaghan, Peterborough, ON MLS® X11947489

Residential Freehold (Detached)

$3500.0

4 +1 Beds
3 Baths

Luxurious Detached House W/ Ravine Lot In One Of The Demanding Neighborhood. 10 Ft Ceiling On M/Floor , Open Concept Living Room, W/ Sep . Office And

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159 King Street N Downtown, Peterborough, ON MLS® X12030727

Commercial (Office)

Price On Request

Convenient Downtown Location With Approximately 450 Sf. Across From The King Street Parking Garage And Close To City Transit. Additional Rent Estimate

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1295 Haggis Drive, Peterborough, ON , MLS #X12031337 , Image - 1

1295 Haggis Drive 2 North, Peterborough West, Peterborough, ON MLS® X12031337

Residential Freehold (Detached)

$2750.0

3 Beds
2 Baths

All inclusive!! Discover this bright and spacious main floor unit featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, located in the sought-after West End neighbour

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505 Clayton Avenue, Peterborough, ON , MLS #X12027731 , Image - 1

505 Clayton Avenue Rural Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield, Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield, Peterborough, ON MLS® X12027731

Residential Freehold (Detached)

$1995.0

2 Beds
1 Baths
700-1100 sq-ft

Brand new legal 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom walkout basement apartment available for rent starting May 1st. Fully furnished for convenience. Utilities, snow

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905 Hilliard Street, Peterborough, ON , MLS #X12011074 , Image - 1

905 Hilliard Street Northcrest, Peterborough, ON MLS® X12011074

Residential Freehold (Detached)

$2600.0

3 Beds
3 Baths
1100-1500 sq-ft

Welcome to this beautifully renovated, sun-filled main floor unit that exudes comfort and modern elegance. Featuring 3 spacious bedrooms and 3 stylish

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92 Golden Meadows Drive, Peterborough, ON

92 Golden Meadows Drive Rural Otonabee-South Monaghan, Otonabee-South Monaghan, Peterborough, ON MLS® X12008153

Residential Freehold (Detached)

$3700.0

4 Beds
5 Baths
3500-5000 sq-ft

Welcome to this majestic 4-bedroom, 5-bathroom estate home, nestled on a sprawling, meticulously landscaped lot in one of the areas most coveted commu

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1155 Goodfellow Road, Peterborough, ON , MLS #X12029362 , Image - 1

1155 Goodfellow Road 2 Central, Peterborough West, Peterborough, ON MLS® X12029362

Residential Freehold (Multiplex)

$2300.0

3 Beds
1 Baths

Welcome to 1155 Goodfellow Road, perfectly situated in central Peterborough. This spacious 3 bedroom unit is located on the 3rd floor and offers an ab

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921 Armour Road

921 Armour Road Ashburnham, Peterborough, ON MLS® X11956381

Residential Condo & Other (Condo Apartment)

$2600.0

Reduced by 7.1%

2 Beds
2 Baths
1200-1399 sq-ft

Spacious 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Main Floor Condo With A Walkout To A Private Patio. As Well As In-Unit Laundry And A Parking Spot. Some Of The Amenitie

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903 Bamford Terrace, Peterborough, ON , MLS #X12027720 , Image - 1

903 Bamford Terrace Rural Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield, Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield, Peterborough, ON MLS® X12027720

Residential Freehold (Detached)

$3295.0

4 Beds
3 Baths
2000-2500 sq-ft

Beautiful and well-maintained 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom detached home available for rent in a desirable Peterborough neighborhood. This home features ha

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172.5 Hunter Street, Peterborough, ON , MLS #X12019162 , Image - 1

172.5 Hunter Street Downtown, Peterborough, ON MLS® X12019162

Residential Freehold (Multiplex)

$1450.0

1 Beds
1 Baths

This charming 1 bedroom apartment in the heart of Downtown! You are welcomed to a bright and airy open-concept kitchen and living space. An updated ba

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1437 Westbrook Drive, Peterborough, ON , MLS #X11997908 , Image - 1

1437 Westbrook Drive Monaghan, Peterborough, ON MLS® X11997908

Residential Freehold (Detached)

$1250.0

Reduced by 3.5%

1 Beds
1 Baths

Desirable location near the hospital and on a bus route. 1 Bedroom + Den, 1 Bathroom basement apartment with a separate entrance. Immediate occupancy

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3 George St W, Peterborough, Ontario , MLS #X9362715 , Image - 1

3 George St W Havelock, Havelock-Belmont-Methuen, Peterborough, ON MLS® X9362715

Commercial (Commercial/Retail)

$1575.0

Great opportunity to operate your own business, prime location in havelock on the corner of George st and oak st, it's large store for lease it's abou

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30 Autumn Frost Rd, Peterborough, Ontario , MLS #X11998600 , Image - 1

30 Autumn Frost Rd Rural Otonabee-South Monaghan, Otonabee-South Monaghan, Peterborough, ON MLS® X11998600

Residential (Detached)

$3999.0

5 +1 Beds
5 Baths
2500-3000 sq-ft

Welcome to this Exquisite 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home offering 3,904 square feet of luxurious living space, built by the renowned Ambria Homes. This

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1287 Royal Dr, Peterborough, Ontario , MLS #X12019801 , Image - 1

Unit-Main floor, 1287 Royal Dr 1 Central, Peterborough North, Peterborough, ON MLS® X12019801

Residential (Detached)

$2550.0

3 Beds
1 Baths

Detached Bungalow Main floor only with 3 bright bedrooms and a 4-piece bathroom, which offers almost 1500 sq ft of living space on the main floor.livi

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172.5 Hunter St, Peterborough, Ontario , MLS #X12019170 , Image - 1

Unit-11, 172.5 Hunter St Downtown, Peterborough, ON MLS® X12019170

Residential (Multiplex)

$1350.0

1 Baths

This charming bachelor apartment in the heart of Downtown! You are welcomed to a brightand airy open-concept bedroom/living space with a separate kitc

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172.5 Hunter St, Peterborough, Ontario , MLS #X12019152 , Image - 1

Unit-1, 172.5 Hunter St Downtown, Peterborough, ON MLS® X12019152

Residential (Multiplex)

$1300.0

1 Baths

This charming updated bachelor bedroom apartment in the heart of Downtown! You arewelcomed to a bright and airy open-concept kitchen and living space.

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172.5 Hunter St, Peterborough, Ontario , MLS #X12019091 , Image - 1

Unit-8, 172.5 Hunter St Downtown, Peterborough, ON MLS® X12019091

Residential (Multiplex)

$1450.0

1 Beds
1 Baths

This charming 1 bedroom apartment in the heart of Downtown! You are welcomed to an updated unit with 1 bedroom and 1 full bath. Located on Hunter Stre

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174.5 Hunter St, Peterborough, Ontario , MLS #X12016879 , Image - 1

Unit-Unit 2, 174.5 Hunter St Downtown, Peterborough, ON MLS® X12016879

Residential (Multiplex)

$1700.0

1 Beds
1 Baths

This charming 1 bedroom apartment in the heart of Downtown! You are welcomed to a brightand airy open-concept kitchen and living space. An updated bat

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174.5 Hunter St E, Peterborough, Ontario , MLS #X12016839 , Image - 1

Unit-8, 174.5 Hunter St E Downtown, Peterborough, ON MLS® X12016839

Residential (Multiplex)

$1450.0

1 Beds
1 Baths

This charming 1 bedroom apartment in the heart of Downtown! You are welcomed to a bright andairy open-concept kitchen and living space. An updated bat

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1015 Payne Line Rd, Peterborough, Ontario , MLS #X12002292 , Image - 1

1015 Payne Line Rd Rural Douro-Dummer, Douro-Dummer, Peterborough, ON MLS® X12002292

Residential (Detached)

$2999.0

4 Beds
2 Baths

This property sounds like an excellent opportunity for anyone looking for a move-in-ready home with modern upgrades and plenty of space! Heres a break

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294 Rink St, Peterborough, Ontario , MLS #X12016491 , Image - 1

Unit-103, 294 Rink St Downtown, Peterborough, ON MLS® X12016491

Commercial (Office)

Price On Request

Approximately 7,187 square feet of office/workshop space in a unique century building, which has been converted to professional offices. This main f

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324 Charlotte St, Peterborough, Ontario , MLS #X11986835 , Image - 1

Unit-Upper, 324 Charlotte St Downtown, Peterborough, ON MLS® X11986835

Residential (Upper Level)

$1800.0

2 Beds
1 Baths

This 2 Bedroom plus den upstairs apartment for rent is located above a flower shop on Charlotte St., directly across from the Kawartha Cardiology Clin

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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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