Average rent in Kawartha Lakes for a 1-bedroom (2026)
Across all renters, including long-time tenants, the average is $1,311 (CMHC, October 2025).
| Benchmark | 1-bedroom |
|---|---|
| All renters (CMHC, Oct 2025) | $1,311 |
At $1,311, a 1-bedroom in Kawartha Lakes is 17% below the Ontario average ($1,589), and 6% above Peterborough, 34 km away ($1,232).
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, Oct 2025: average rent by bedroom and survey zone (purpose-built, all tenants). These are averages for purpose-built rental apartments and include long-time tenants, so new leases are usually higher.
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What is the average 1-bedroom rent in Kawartha Lakes?
The average 1-bedroom rent across all renters in Kawartha Lakes is $1,311 a month (CMHC Rental Market Survey, October 2025). It includes long-time tenants, so it runs below what new renters are asked.
How do I know if I'm overpaying for a 1-bedroom in Kawartha Lakes?
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Other sizes in Kawartha Lakes
Nearby cities
- Brock · $1,030
- Scugog · $1,117
- Peterborough · $1,692 asking
- Oshawa · $1,724 asking
- Port Hope · $1,536