Published 2 November 2026 · By Jatin Dua, Broker of Record, RE/MAX Quantum Realty
The average asking rent in Brampton was $2,261 a month across all rental types in September 2026, with one-bedrooms at $1,990 and two-bedrooms at $2,334 (Rentals.ca). liv.rent’s three-bedroom average was $2,657. No source publishes basement-only averages, and since January 2026 every Brampton rental needs a City licence.
This guide is for anyone renting a basement, condo, townhouse or house in Brampton in 2027, and for owners checking what their unit could rent for. You will get the latest average rents from four named sources, an honest answer on basement prices, Brampton’s new landlord licence rules, and the income you need to qualify.
What is the average rent in Brampton right now?
The average asking rent across all types of rentals in Brampton was $2,261 a month in September 2026, according to Rentals.ca and Urbanation as reported by INSAUGA. One-bedrooms averaged $1,990 and two-bedrooms $2,334. That put Brampton 15th among Canada’s most expensive rental cities, about $227 above the national average.
| Source and date | What it counts | 1-bedroom | 2-bedroom | 3-bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rentals.ca and Urbanation, September 2026 | Asking rents, all property types (average) | $1,990 | $2,334 | Not reported |
| liv.rent, October 2026 | Unfurnished asking rents, all listing types | $1,847 | $2,269 | $2,657 |
| TRREB, Q2 2026 | Condo apartments leased on MLS (average) | $2,052 | $2,408 | $2,800 |
| CMHC, October 2025 | Purpose-built apartments, occupied and vacant (average) | $1,778 | $2,032 | $2,132 |
Source: Rentals.ca and Urbanation figures as reported by INSAUGA, 7 October 2026; liv.rent October 2026 Ontario Rent Report; TRREB Rental Market Report Q2 2026; CMHC Rental Market Survey, Brampton City (zones 21 and 22), October 2025.
The sources differ because they measure different things. Rentals.ca and liv.rent track asking rents on current listings, and both include basement apartments and houses. TRREB tracks condo leases signed through its MLS System. CMHC includes long-time tenants in older rental buildings, which pulls its averages down.
How much are condos and townhouses to rent in Brampton?
Brampton has far fewer condos for rent than Mississauga or Toronto. TRREB counted only 297 condo apartments listed and 193 leased in Brampton in Q2 2026. Townhouses added another 99 leases.
| TRREB, Q2 2026 | 1-bedroom | 2-bedroom | 3-bedroom | Total leases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condo apartments | $2,052 | $2,408 | $2,800 | 193 |
| Townhouses | $1,807 | $2,438 | $2,737 | 99 |
| All TRREB areas, condo apartments | $2,273 | $3,013 | $3,779 | 21,251 |
Source: TRREB Rental Market Report Q2 2026. Brampton samples are small, so a few leases can move the averages.
A Brampton two-bedroom condo rented for about $600 a month less than the GTA average. Because the sample is small, treat these as a guide, not a quote.
How much does it cost to rent a house in Brampton?
Most people searching for Brampton houses for rent want a whole house or the main floor of one. No public report gives an average for either. The best published guides are three-bedroom figures. liv.rent’s unfurnished three-bedroom asking rent in Brampton was $2,657 in October 2026, and its furnished three-bedroom figure was $2,709. TRREB’s three-bedroom townhouses averaged $2,737 in Q2 2026.
CMHC’s survey of purpose-built rental townhouses, which are older complexes owned by one landlord, showed $1,871 for three or more bedrooms in October 2025. Units like that rarely come open.
In my experience, a full detached house with a finished basement and a garage will usually ask more than these three-bedroom averages, and an upper floor only, with the basement rented separately, will usually ask less. That is my observation, not a published average. To price a specific house, ask a realtor to pull recent leased houses on MLS for the same area and size.
How much is a basement for rent in Brampton?
No public source publishes an average basement rent for Brampton. Rentals.ca and liv.rent both include basement apartments in their figures but do not report them separately. Any precise “average basement rent” you see online is an estimate, not a measured number.
The published numbers still help. liv.rent found Brampton had the lowest asking rent per square foot of all the areas it tracks, at $1.52 in October 2026, and an unfurnished one-bedroom averaged $1,847. Use that one-bedroom figure as a ceiling for a basement one-bedroom, then adjust down for low ceilings, small windows, shared laundry, no parking or a split of the utility bills. A legal unit with its own laundry and entrance can sit near that ceiling.
How do I check if a Brampton basement is legal?
Brampton calls basement apartments Additional Residential Units (ARUs). Every ARU must be registered with the City, including older second units. Registration confirms the unit meets the Ontario Building Code and zoning rules. The City publishes a list of properties with registered ARUs, so you can look up an address before you apply. Zoning allows up to three units on a lot, counting the main house.
Owners who skip registration face administrative penalties of $1,000 to $1,500 for failing to register an ARU, and the same range for breaking bedroom occupancy standards. For a tenant, an unregistered basement can mean missing fire safety features, so the list is worth checking.
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What does Brampton’s landlord licence mean for tenants?
Since 1 January 2026, every Brampton rental property with one to four units needs a Residential Rental Licence from the City. That covers a whole house rented out, a house with one basement unit, and homes with more than one additional unit. The licence is free, but the owner must register any ARUs first, show proof of at least $2 million in liability insurance and complete a short landlord education module.
For you as a tenant, this means two quick checks. Ask the landlord for the licence, and look the property up on Brampton’s Certified Rental Registry on the City’s licensing page. A licensed, registered unit gives you more confidence that the basement passed inspection.
Are rents in Brampton going up or down?
Brampton rents have held steadier than most of the GTA. In September 2026, Rentals.ca reported Brampton one-bedroom asking rents up 1% from a year earlier and two-bedrooms up 3.4%, while Ontario rents for all property types fell 4.8%. liv.rent’s October 2026 report showed Brampton unfurnished one-bedrooms essentially flat, down just 0.05% from a year before.
Supply has grown, though. CMHC’s survey found the vacancy rate in Brampton’s purpose-built apartments rose to 4.4% in October 2025, up from 2.9% a year earlier. More empty units usually means more room to negotiate.
My view, and it is only a view: I expect Brampton rents to stay roughly flat in 2027. Basements and condos face more competition from new supply, while whole houses for families remain in steady demand.
How much income do you need to rent in Brampton?
CMHC treats housing as affordable when it costs less than 30% of household income before tax. That means a yearly household income of about 40 times your monthly rent.
| Home type (source) | Monthly rent | Income needed at 30% |
|---|---|---|
| Unfurnished 1-bedroom asking rent (liv.rent, Oct 2026) | $1,847 | $73,880 |
| Condo 2-bedroom (TRREB, Q2 2026) | $2,408 | $96,320 |
| Unfurnished 3-bedroom asking rent (liv.rent, Oct 2026) | $2,657 | $106,280 |
| 3-bedroom townhouse (TRREB, Q2 2026) | $2,737 | $109,480 |
Source: CMHC definition of affordable housing (under 30% of before-tax household income); rents from TRREB Q2 2026 and liv.rent October 2026. Income figures are my arithmetic: monthly rent x 12 / 0.30.
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What rent rules apply to Brampton tenants in 2027?
Ontario’s rent increase guideline for 2027 is 1.9%. On a $2,052 one-bedroom, that is about $39 a month. Landlords must wait 12 months between increases and give at least 90 days’ written notice. See my guide to the Ontario rent increase guideline for 2027 for the details.
At move-in, a landlord can ask for a rent deposit of no more than one month’s rent, used for your last month. A damage deposit is not allowed. My article on rental deposit rules in Ontario explains what to do if you are asked for more.
Two rules matter most for Brampton basement tenants. Most basement units first lived in after 15 November 2018 are exempt from the 1.9% cap, so the rent can rise by any amount once a year with 90 days’ notice. And if you share a kitchen or bathroom with the owner, or the owner’s close family living in the house, the Residential Tenancies Act does not cover you at all.
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Brampton?
Brampton prices fell in 2026, so buying is closer to renting than it was. Here are the medians.
| Home type | Median price, Jan to Oct 2026 | Change vs 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Condo apartment | $415,000 | -12.6% |
| Condo townhouse | $570,000 | -10.9% |
| Freehold townhouse | $755,000 | -7.2% |
| Semi-detached | $790,000 | -8.1% |
| Detached | $950,000 | -8.9% |
Source: TRREB MLS data via REALM, January to October 2026 vs the same period of 2025 (median sold prices, Brampton).
The median Brampton condo costs about 14 years of average two-bedroom condo rent ($28,896 a year). Many Brampton buyers also rent out a legal basement to help carry the mortgage. My Brampton housing market outlook for 2027 and my rent or buy guide work through the full costs.
In Brampton, the basement market is where renters get the best value and take the biggest risks. Before you pay a deposit, look up the address on the City’s registered ARU list, ask to see the rental licence, and get the utility split written into the Ontario standard lease. If a landlord will not show you any of those, keep looking. With vacancy up, you can afford to.
What to do next
- Set your rent ceiling at your yearly household income divided by 40.
- Compare the liv.rent and TRREB figures above for the bedroom count you need.
- For a basement, check Brampton’s registered ARU list and ask for the landlord’s rental licence.
- Ask when the unit was first occupied, so you know whether the 1.9% cap applies.
- Sign only on the Ontario standard lease, with heat, hydro and water costs spelled out.
Need help with this? Talk to me.
I’m Jatin Dua, Broker of Record at RE/MAX Quantum Realty, and I’m the best agent to do this kind of work for you in Toronto and across the GTA. Over $100 million in GTA sales and 100+ families helped sell. Feel free to contact me any time: call or text 833-330-1925 or email [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Brampton in 2026?
The average asking rent across all rental types in Brampton was $2,261 a month in September 2026, according to Rentals.ca and Urbanation. One-bedrooms averaged $1,990 and two-bedrooms $2,334. TRREB’s Q2 2026 averages for leased condos were $2,052 for a one-bedroom and $2,408 for a two-bedroom, from a small sample of 193 leases.
What is the average rent for a basement in Brampton?
No published source reports an average basement rent in Brampton as of November 2026. Rentals.ca and liv.rent include basements in their averages without separating them. A sensible ceiling for a one-bedroom basement is liv.rent’s October 2026 unfurnished one-bedroom asking average of $1,847, adjusted down for low ceilings, shared laundry or split utility bills.
How much is it to rent a whole house in Brampton?
No public report gives an average rent for a whole house in Brampton as of November 2026. The closest figures are liv.rent’s unfurnished three-bedroom asking average of $2,657 in October 2026 and TRREB’s three-bedroom townhouse average of $2,737 in Q2 2026. Detached houses with a garage usually ask more, so check recent MLS leases nearby.
Do Brampton landlords need a licence?
Yes, since 1 January 2026 every Brampton rental property with one to four units needs a Residential Rental Licence from the City. The licence is free, but owners must register any additional residential units first, show at least $2 million in liability insurance, and complete a landlord education module. Tenants can check the City’s Certified Rental Registry.
How do I know if a basement apartment in Brampton is legal?
Check the City of Brampton’s published list of properties with registered Additional Residential Units. Every basement apartment in Brampton must be registered, including older second units, which confirms it meets the Ontario Building Code and zoning rules. Also ask the landlord for their Residential Rental Licence, required for rental properties since January 2026.
Are rents going down in Brampton?
No, Brampton rents were roughly flat to slightly higher in late 2026. Rentals.ca reported one-bedroom asking rents up 1% and two-bedrooms up 3.4% year over year in September 2026, and liv.rent found unfurnished one-bedrooms down only 0.05% in October. CMHC’s purpose-built vacancy rate rose to 4.4% in October 2025, which gives renters more choice.
How much income do I need to rent in Brampton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, CMHC’s affordability line, you need a household income of about 40 times the monthly rent. For liv.rent’s October 2026 Brampton one-bedroom average of $1,847, that is about $73,880 a year. A $2,737 three-bedroom townhouse needs about $109,480. Landlords may apply their own tests.
Is a basement apartment in Brampton rent-controlled?
Often not. Ontario exempts units first occupied for residential use after 15 November 2018 from the rent increase guideline, and many Brampton basements were created after that date. In an exempt unit, rent can rise by any amount once every 12 months with 90 days’ written notice. Older basements fall under the 2027 guideline of 1.9%.
Is Brampton cheaper to rent than Mississauga?
Yes, Brampton is usually cheaper than Mississauga to rent. In TRREB’s Q2 2026 report, a Brampton two-bedroom condo averaged $2,408 a month against $2,713 in Mississauga. liv.rent’s October 2026 unfurnished one-bedroom asking rents were $1,847 in Brampton and $2,026 in Mississauga, and Brampton had the lowest rent per square foot it tracks.
Sources
- INSAUGA: Average Brampton rental price 10% higher than national average (Rentals.ca data, September 2026)
- liv.rent October 2026 Ontario Rent Report
- TRREB Rental Market Report, Q2 2026 (released 31 August 2026)
- CMHC Rental Market Survey data tables, Toronto CMA, October 2025
- City of Brampton: Residential Rental Licensing
- City of Brampton: Additional Residential Units
- Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (Ontario e-Laws)
- CMHC: About affordable housing in Canada
Related reading
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About the author — Jatin Dua, Toronto and GTA real estate broker
I am Jatin Dua, Broker of Record and co-founder of RE/MAX Quantum Realty Inc., Brokerage, Unit 101, 799 The Queensway, Toronto. I work with buyers and sellers across Toronto and the GTA and have helped more than 100 families sell. Four-plus years of active GTA transactions and over $100 million in sales volume.
Reach me at [email protected] or 833-330-1925, or book a call.