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Richmond Hill sits at a genuinely interesting crossroads in the 2026 GTA rental market. It’s not downtown Toronto, and it’s not the urban-suburban blur of Mississauga. It’s a city that has its own character — tree-lined streets, one of York Region’s best transit spines, top-ranked public schools, and a growing density of purpose-built rental buildings and detached home rentals that attract everyone from young families fleeing Toronto prices to working professionals commuting south on the Yonge subway extension.
The challenge is that most rental platforms don’t treat Richmond Hill with the granularity it deserves. Rentals.ca gives you a map with pins. Kijiji gives you a wall of listings with no verification. RentFaster.ca gives you a national view. What nobody gives you — until now — is a street-by-street, intersection-by-intersection breakdown of what’s actually available, what it actually costs, and how to find it without getting scammed.
That’s exactly what this guide does.
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Modern Richmond Hill Rentals: Why This GTA City Is Winning in 2026
Let’s put the numbers on the table first, because they tell the story more clearly than anything else.
A two-bedroom house for rent in Richmond Hill averages $2,600 to $3,200 per month in 2026. The same footprint in North York or the midtown Toronto corridor runs $3,100 to $3,800. You’re getting meaningfully more space, quieter streets, better school catchment areas, and — with the Yonge-Spadina subway line now extending north through Finch to Clark Station — a commute that is no longer the dealbreaker it was five years ago.
What is driving Richmond Hill rental demand specifically in 2026:
- The Yonge North Subway Extension. The extension now connects Clark Station (just south of the Richmond Hill border) directly to the Yonge subway line. Renters living near Yonge & Major Mackenzie or Yonge & 16th Ave can reach Bloor-Yonge in under 35 minutes. That has repriced the entire rental corridor.
- Family renters leaving Toronto. 3-bedroom houses for rent in Richmond Hill are being absorbed rapidly by families who can no longer afford comparable space in North York or Scarborough at 2026 prices. The school quality alone — Richmond Hill has several of York Region’s highest-rated public schools — is a standalone reason for families to move.
- Newcomer and international student demand. With York University’s Markham campus and Seneca’s Newmarket campus drawing students into York Region, furnished rentals in Richmond Hill near transit corridors are seeing consistent demand from students who want to avoid downtown Toronto costs entirely.
- Purpose-built inventory growth. Several new mid-rise rental buildings opened in the Yonge corridor between 2023 and 2025. These buildings brought with them in-unit laundry, modern finishes, underground parking, and building amenities — things older Richmond Hill rental stock simply didn’t offer.
Find Your Next Home in Richmond Hill: Every Major Rental Intersection Covered
This is the section that makes this guide actually useful. Most platforms give you a city. We give you the streets. Here is every major rental corridor in Richmond Hill, broken down by what you’ll find and what you’ll pay.
The Yonge Street Corridor — Richmond Hill’s Rental Spine
Yonge Street runs north-south through the heart of Richmond Hill and anchors the city’s highest-density rental inventory. If you need transit, walkability, and access to shops and restaurants without paying downtown prices, the Yonge corridor is where you look first.
Yonge St & Major Mackenzie Dr
Unit types: High-rise condos, stacked townhouses, 1–2BR
Avg rent (2026): $2,050 – $2,550/month
Transit: Viva rapidway on Yonge; GO Bus; 35 min to Finch subway
Insight: Richmond Hill’s highest-density rental intersection. New condo towers here fill fast — set alerts.
Yonge St & 16th Ave
Unit types: Mid-rise condos, purpose-built 1–3BR rentals
Avg rent (2026): $2,000 – $2,450/month
Transit: Viva Blue rapid bus; direct Yonge corridor to Finch
Insight: Strong secondary market of individually-owned condos. Great price-to-transit ratio.
Yonge St & Elgin Mills Rd
Unit types: Newer purpose-built apartments, 1–2BR; some townhouses
Avg rent (2026): $1,950 – $2,400/month
Transit: YRT Route 2 Yonge; Viva connecting south
Insight: Quieter feel than the Major Mackenzie strip. Good for renters who want modern stock without the condo-tower density.
Yonge St & Bernard Ave
Unit types: Older rental walk-ups, main-floor apartments, bachelor units
Avg rent (2026): $1,600 – $2,000/month
Transit: YRT 2 Yonge; Viva Blue south
Insight: Best value on the Yonge spine. Older stock but larger floor plans. Utilities sometimes included.
Yonge St & Weldrick Rd
Unit types: Semi-detached home upper units, basement apartments, 2BR
Avg rent (2026): $1,700 – $2,200/month
Transit: Viva Blue rapidway; direct Yonge corridor
Insight: Transition zone between high-density and residential Richmond Hill. Mix of condo and private rentals.
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Bayview Avenue & Leslie Street — The Family Rental Belt
Running parallel east of Yonge, Bayview and Leslie serve Richmond Hill’s most family-oriented rental neighbourhoods. Semi-detached and detached homes dominate the stock here. These are the streets where a three-bedroom rental with a backyard is still a realistic ask rather than a wishful one.
Bayview Ave & Major Mackenzie Dr
Unit types: Detached and semi-detached homes, 3–4BR; some basement suites
Avg rent (2026): $2,800 – $3,400/month (full home); $1,700–2,000 (basement)
Transit: YRT 85 Bayview; car recommended for full access
Insight: Prime family rental pocket. School catchments here include top-rated York Region schools.
Bayview Ave & 16th Ave
Unit types: Detached home rentals, semi-detached upper units, 2–3BR
Avg rent (2026): $2,500 – $3,100/month
Transit: YRT 85 Bayview; Viva connecting west to Yonge
Insight: Quieter than the Yonge strip. Excellent for families wanting space and a safe, walkable neighbourhood.
Leslie St & Major Mackenzie Dr
Unit types: Townhouse rentals, semi-detached homes, 2–3BR
Avg rent (2026): $2,400 – $3,000/month
Transit: YRT 55 Leslie; Viva connecting to Yonge corridor
Insight: One of the best spots for pet-friendly rentals in Richmond Hill — larger lots, no condo board restrictions.
Leslie St & Stouffville Rd (North)
Unit types: Executive home rentals, luxury rental homes, 3–5BR
Avg rent (2026): $3,200 – $4,500/month
Transit: Limited YRT; car essential
Insight: Richmond Hill’s luxury rental tier. Large lots, newer construction, executive finishes. Attracts corporate relocations.
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Highway 7 & Clark Ave — The Transit-Oriented Rental Zone
The Highway 7 corridor is Richmond Hill’s most rapidly changing rental market. The VIVA rapidway runs its full length east-west, and the proximity to the new Clark subway station has turned this stretch into one of the most transit-connected addresses in all of York Region.
Hwy 7 & Yonge St (Town Centre)
Unit types: High-rise condos for rent, 1–2BR; office-conversion apartments
Avg rent (2026): $2,100 – $2,650/month
Transit: Clark subway station; VIVA Blue & Purple; GO Bus terminal
Insight: Highest transit score in Richmond Hill. Walk to everything. Best for car-free renters or GO commuters.
Hwy 7 & Bayview Ave
Unit types: Purpose-built rental mid-rise, 1–2BR; some 3BR
Avg rent (2026): $2,050 – $2,550/month
Transit: VIVA Blue rapidway; YRT 85 Bayview
Insight: Strong value at this intersection. Newer stock, professional management, good amenities.
Hwy 7 & Leslie St
Unit types: Condos for rent, stacked townhouses, 1–3BR
Avg rent (2026): $2,000 – $2,500/month
Transit: VIVA Blue; YRT 55 Leslie; connecting to Finch subway
Insight: Emerging rental cluster. A few new buildings have come online here since 2024. Watch this corridor.
Clark Ave & Bayview Ave
Unit types: Semi-detached homes, basement apartments, 2–3BR
Avg rent (2026): $1,800 – $2,400/month
Transit: YRT 85 Bayview; Clark subway within walking range
Insight: Residential streets feeding into the subway. Great for families who want a house feel with transit access.
Bathurst Street & Dufferin Street — West Richmond Hill’s Best Value
West Richmond Hill gets overlooked in most rental guides. It shouldn’t. The Bathurst and Dufferin corridors offer some of the most accessible rental prices in the city, particularly for larger units and basement apartments.
Bathurst St & Major Mackenzie Dr
Unit types: Semi-detached homes, basement suites, 2–3BR
Avg rent (2026): $1,750 – $2,400/month
Transit: YRT 96 Bathurst; connecting to Finch West subway
Insight: Great for families and newcomers. Strong South Asian and East Asian community with walkable grocery and cultural amenities.
Bathurst St & 16th Ave
Unit types: Basement apartments, main-floor rentals, 1–2BR
Avg rent (2026): $1,550 – $2,000/month
Transit: YRT 96 Bathurst; local route to Yonge
Insight: Best-value intersection in west Richmond Hill. Basement apartments here frequently come with utilities included.
Dufferin St & Major Mackenzie Dr
Unit types: Detached home rentals, upper units, 3–4BR
Avg rent (2026): $2,400 – $3,000/month
Transit: Limited YRT; car recommended
Insight: Quiet, established residential streets. Ideal for families who want space and won’t be relying on transit daily.
Elgin Mills Road & North Richmond Hill — New Construction & Quiet Suburbs
The northern edge of Richmond Hill is where the newest rental stock lives. Townhouse communities, newer semi-detached builds, and executive home rentals characterize this zone. It’s further from the subway, but for anyone commuting north or west by car, it’s extremely well-positioned.
Elgin Mills Rd & Yonge St
Unit types: New construction condos, townhouses, 2–3BR
Avg rent (2026): $2,200 – $2,900/month
Transit: Viva Blue; YRT connecting; 40 min to Finch subway
Insight: Newest rental buildings in Richmond Hill. Modern finishes, EV parking in newer builds, family-oriented streets.
Elgin Mills Rd & Bayview Ave
Unit types: Executive home rentals, luxury 3–4BR detached
Avg rent (2026): $3,000 – $4,200/month
Transit: Limited YRT; car essential
Insight: Luxury rental homes in north Richmond Hill. Attracts corporate relocations and families from the GTHA.
Elgin Mills Rd & Leslie St
Unit types: Townhouse rental communities, 2–3BR
Avg rent (2026): $2,300 – $2,900/month
Transit: YRT 55 Leslie; Viva connecting south
Insight: Growing rental cluster. Good school catchments, family-friendly streets, newer construction.
For the full GTA rental availability picture — including how Richmond Hill compares to Brampton, Mississauga, and Etobicoke — QuickRental.ca’s How to Find a Rental in Canada guide breaks it all down.
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Houses for Rent in Richmond Hill
Detached and semi-detached house rentals are Richmond Hill’s signature product. The city grew substantially in the 1980s through 2000s as a family suburb, which means there is a genuine inventory of 3–4 bedroom homes on full lots that are rented by their owners. These are not high-rise units. They have garages, backyards, driveways, and in many cases finished basement suites that are either included or separately rented.
What to expect: whole-home rentals are typically unfurnished and offered on one-year terms. Landlords at this end of the market tend to be individual homeowners, so verification matters. Ask for ownership confirmation through MPAC before transferring any deposit.
Price range for houses for rent in Richmond Hill: $2,600 to $4,500/month depending on size, condition, and location. Homes in the Yonge corridor with transit access command a premium. Homes in north Richmond Hill with newer construction but limited transit are often $200–$400/month less.
Condos for Rent in Richmond Hill
The condo for rent segment in Richmond Hill is concentrated along the Yonge corridor, around Highway 7, and in the newer Bayview developments. Individually owned units rented by investors and purpose-built rental suites both appear in this category.
The distinction matters: purpose-built rental buildings in Richmond Hill have on-site management, defined maintenance processes, and professional building operations. Individually owned condos offer more variability in finish quality and landlord responsiveness. Always ask who manages the building and whether there is an on-site superintendent before committing.
Price range for condos for rent in Richmond Hill: $1,950 to $2,650/month for one-bedroom; $2,400 to $3,100 for two-bedroom. Furnished rentals in Richmond Hill for short-term leases command 20–30% above standard rates.
Basement Apartments for Rent in Richmond Hill
Basement apartments are the most accessible entry point into Richmond Hill’s rental market, and they’re abundant in the residential streets of the Bathurst corridor, the Bayview belt, and the older sections of Yonge. Prices range from $1,400 to $1,900 for a one-bedroom and $1,700 to $2,200 for a two-bedroom.
The legal basement question matters here exactly as it does everywhere in Ontario. A legal basement apartment has proper permits, egress windows, minimum ceiling height, and working smoke and CO detectors. Ask for the permit number. A landlord with a legal unit will have it. If they hesitate or deflect, that’s your answer.
Many Richmond Hill basement apartments come utilities-included — particularly in the Bathurst corridor where older homes tend to have less sophisticated sub-metering. Get this confirmed in writing before signing.
Pet-Friendly Rentals in Richmond Hill
Pet-friendly rentals in Richmond Hill are more common in the detached and semi-detached home category than in condo buildings. Condo boards frequently restrict pets by breed or weight. If you have a dog — particularly a larger breed — filtering specifically for detached home rentals or basement apartments with their own entrance will save you significant search time.
When a listing says “pet-friendly,” confirm whether that applies to the specific pet you have. Some landlords are comfortable with small dogs and cats but not large breeds. Get written confirmation in the lease rather than relying on verbal assurances.
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Commuting from Richmond Hill vs. North Toronto: The Real Numbers
One of the most common questions from renters considering Richmond Hill is whether the commute is actually manageable. The answer in 2026 is yes — if you’re strategic about where you live within the city.
By Subway (Yonge Extension)
- Yonge & Major Mackenzie → Clark Station: 5 min by Viva bus → Clark to Bloor-Yonge: ~30 min. Total: ~35–40 min
- Yonge & 16th Ave → Clark Station: 10 min by Viva bus → Clark to Bloor-Yonge: ~30 min. Total: ~40–45 min
- Highway 7 & Yonge (Town Centre) → Clark Station: 5 min walk. Total to Bloor-Yonge: ~33 min
- Richmond Hill GO Station → Union Station: 45–60 min (peak hour express). Limited schedule; best for 9-to-5 commuters
- Langstaff GO → Union Station: 38–48 min. Better frequency than Richmond Hill station
- Richmond Hill Town Centre → North York (Yonge & Sheppard): 20–25 min
- Richmond Hill → Downtown Toronto (Bay & King): 35–45 min off-peak; 60–80 min during rush hour
2026 Richmond Hill Rental Price Reference Guide
Real market ranges based on current active listings. Use these as your baseline before viewing anything.
Condos & Apartments
- Bachelor/Studio: $1,600 – $1,900/month
- 1-bedroom condo or apartment: $1,950 – $2,400/month
- 2-bedroom condo or apartment: $2,350 – $2,800/month
- 3-bedroom condo or apartment: $2,900 – $3,500/month
- Furnished 1-bedroom (short-term): $2,400 – $3,000/month
- 3-bedroom semi-detached: $2,600 – $3,200/month
- 3-bedroom detached: $2,900 – $3,600/month
- 4-bedroom detached: $3,400 – $4,200/month
- Luxury 4–5BR executive home: $4,000 – $5,500/month
- Bachelor basement: $1,250 – $1,550/month
- 1-bedroom basement: $1,450 – $1,850/month
- 2-bedroom basement: $1,700 – $2,100/month
Richmond Hill Rental Scams: What to Watch For in 2026
Richmond Hill’s detached home and basement apartment market is exactly the type of environment where rental fraud thrives. No building management. No concierge. Just a person, a phone, and a listing on a platform that doesn’t verify anything.
The pattern is consistent across the GTA: a house for rent in Richmond Hill in a desirable pocket — Bayview, Yonge, Major Mackenzie — shows up at a price 15–20% below what comparable properties are asking. The photos are clean. The landlord responds quickly. They’re traveling for work and can’t meet in person but will send keys after you e-transfer first and last.
That is a scam every time.
The Rules That Protect You
- Never pay before you view. Not first. Not last. Not a holding deposit. Nothing until you have stood inside the unit and met the landlord face to face.
- Verify ownership. MPAC’s About My Property tool (free) lets you confirm who owns any property in Ontario by address. Use it.
- Ontario Standard Lease only. Every residential tenancy requires this form. A landlord who offers a handwritten alternative or says they “don’t use the government form” is either uninformed or dishonest.
- Deposits are capped by law. Last month’s rent only. No damage deposit. No key deposit beyond a nominal amount. Anything extra is illegal under Ontario’s Residential Tenancies Act.
- Use verified platforms. QuickRental.ca reviews listings before they go live. Kijiji, Facebook Marketplace, and many national aggregators do not.
Your Rights as a Richmond Hill Renter
Ontario’s Residential Tenancies Act covers every rental in Richmond Hill, including basement apartments and upper units in private homes. These are the points that matter most:
- Rent increases: Maximum once per 12 months with 90 days’ written notice. Units first occupied after November 15, 2018 are not subject to the provincial guideline — ask for occupancy date.
- Maintenance obligations: Your landlord must keep the unit in good repair regardless of what your lease says. Put all maintenance requests in writing.
- Entry: 24 hours’ written notice is required for all non-emergency landlord entry.
- Eviction: Requires a valid reason and proper written notice. Lock changes, utility shutoffs, or removing your belongings are all illegal.
- Subletting: You have the right to sublet with landlord consent. Landlords cannot unreasonably withhold that consent.
Your Richmond Hill Rental Checklist: Before You Sign
Before You View
- Listing is on a platform with verified landlord identity
- Price is within 10–15% of comparable listings at the same intersection
- Photos look current and show the actual unit — not a show suite
- In-person viewing is confirmed — no virtual-only arrangements for basement or home rentals
- You have met the landlord or property manager in person
- You have confirmed ownership through MPAC or a title search
- Water pressure, heat, appliances, and windows have been tested
- You’ve confirmed whether a basement unit is legally permitted
- Parking, storage, laundry access, and utilities have been discussed
- Pet policy (if applicable) confirmed verbally and to be added to lease
- Ontario Standard Lease is being used
- All verbal promises are written into the lease
- Rent, lease term, and deposit are clearly documented
- Move-in inspection report completed and signed by both parties
- You have read the entire lease before signing
Browse Verified Richmond Hill Homes and Condos for Rent — Right Now
The Richmond Hill rental market in 2026 is active, competitive in the right pockets, and more transparent than it’s ever been — if you use the right tools. The intersections covered in this guide represent the real landscape of what’s available, what it costs, and what to expect.
What separates renters who land the right place from those who keep missing out isn’t luck. It’s preparation. Have your application package ready — ID, income proof, references. Know which intersections match your commute and budget. Set alerts on a verified platform so you see new listings before they fill up.
And use a platform that actually checks what it lists.
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