Market Data as of August 31, 2026
The Varley — Rental Market Data
Building Summary & Rental Market Overview
Rental market analytics and building profile as of August 31, 2026.
The Varley at 20 Fred Varley Dr in Unionville, Markham, is a 112-suite residential building completed in 2018 by Tribute Communities. As of August 31, 2026, one unit is actively listed for rent, representing a 0.9 percent availability rate across the full inventory. Recent leasing activity shows two closed leases in the trailing 30 days and two in the trailing 90 days, with an average time-to-lease of 26 days for those transactions.
The single active listing asks $7,999 per month for a 471-square-foot two-bedroom plus den, translating to $16.98 per square foot. That rate is substantially higher than the building's realized 90-day lease average of $3,200 per month at $3.67 per square foot, even though the active suite's footprint of 471 square feet is notably more compact than the 775-square-foot average seen in historical leases. Against the Unionville submarket asking benchmark of $4.16 per square foot, The Varley's active listing trades at a significant premium on a per-square-foot basis.
Marketing friction is evident: the active listing has sat on market for 63 days, more than double the submarket average of 27 days, despite zero delisted or expired records in the building's file. Inventory depth is extremely thin, with the sole available unit occupying the two-bedroom plus den tier and no one-bedroom or studio options currently on the market. Across all tracked closed leases, tenants secured an average concession of $200 per month, or 4.54 percent below asking, reflecting tenant-favorable negotiation leverage in this building's recent transactions.
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Active Rental Inventory & Asking Rates
Current market availability, asking prices, and unit price histories at The Varley as of August 31, 2026 (comparing August 2026 vs July 2026).
Active Market Insights & Questions
How has rental availability changed at The Varley recently?
The Varley has one active listing as of August 31, 2026, asking $7,999 per month with both the average and median rent at that single figure. The available suite spans 471 square feet at an asking rate of $16.98 per square foot. This lone listing is a two-bedroom plus den, meaning 100 percent of current inventory sits in the multi-bedroom executive tier rather than compact entry-level one-bedroom or studio layouts.
What floor plans and unit layouts are currently available at The Varley?
The Varley's sole active listing is a two-bedroom plus den, accounting for 100 percent of available inventory at one unit. That single suite asks $7,999 per month across 471 square feet, yielding a rate of $16.98 per square foot. No one-bedroom, studio, or other bedroom tiers are currently listed for rent in this building.
What is the average asking rent and $/SF by suite size at The Varley?
The Varley's active pricing spread is $0 with a 0 percent range, as the single available unit at 20 Fred Varley Dr asks $7,999 per month for both the minimum and maximum. The median asking rent is likewise $7,999. The entry-level and peak suite are the same two-bedroom plus den at 471 square feet and $16.98 per square foot, leaving no internal price gradient for renters to compare.
How much extra do parking spaces and dens cost at The Varley?
The Varley's active den premium and associated square-footage delta cannot be quantified from the current single-listing sample, as no paired comparison between den and non-den suites is available. Parking stall costs at this building also cannot be reliably isolated, with the data flagged as an anomalous outlier or insufficient paired sample, so no specific monthly parking fee can be quoted to prospective renters.
How do asking rents at The Varley compare to local and municipal benchmarks?
The Varley's active asking rent of $7,999 per month and $16.98 per square foot stand well above the Unionville submarket averages of $3,119 per month and $4.16 per square foot for active listings. The nominal rent gap is partially explained by suite composition, as the building's 471-square-foot active unit is 279 square feet smaller than the submarket implied average of 750 square feet, yet the per-square-foot rate still runs 308.2 percent above the submarket asking benchmark. The Varley represents one out of 18 total active listings in the Unionville submarket.
Recent Leased Transactions & Contract Prices
Recent lease transactions, absorption velocity, and the difference between landlord asking prices and actual prices agreed to by tenants at The Varley (Data period: For the month of August 2026).
Leased Transaction Insights & Questions
How many suites were leased at The Varley last month, and how fast did they rent?
The Varley recorded 2 closed leases in the trailing 30 days with an average DOM of 26 days, matching the 90-day DOM of 26 days against a Unionville submarket benchmark of 27 days. Over the full tracked period, 3 leases closed lifetime, with 2 landing in the last 90 days and 1 in the prior window. Leasing cadence has held steady rather than accelerating, with a single April closing followed by two August closings.
What is the negotiation spread between asking rents and closed lease prices at The Varley?
The Varley's tracked leases closed at an average discount of $200 per month (4.54% below asking), representing $2,400 in annual tenant savings per unit. 66.7% of the three recorded leases settled under the listed asking price, confirming tenant-favorable negotiation leverage and landlord concession across the sample. This is a limited directional indicator given only three transactions, not a broad statistical benchmark.
What are typical executed lease prices across different layouts at The Varley?
The Varley's three tracked leases split evenly across three bedroom tiers at 33.3% each, with no single dominant layout. The 1-Bedroom + Den closed at $2,500 per month across 658 square feet ($3.80 per square foot) with 10 days on market — an individual single transaction, not a statistical benchmark. The 2-Bedroom closed at $3,900 per month across 1,100 square feet ($3.55 per square foot) with 42 days on market — also an individual single deal. The 2-Bedroom + Den closed at $4,000 per month across 568 square feet ($7.04 per square foot) with 17 days on market — likewise a single transaction.
What measurable rent premium did suites with parking achieve in closed leases at The Varley?
The Varley does not have sufficient paired lease data to isolate a realized parking premium per month. Parking pricing remains inconclusive across both the leased and active listing datasets, with no verified bundled or unbundled rate to cite. The single active listing at $7,999 per month cannot be reliably decomposed into suite and parking components given the anomalous price point relative to the submarket.
How does the lease-to-listing ratio at The Varley reflect current tenant demand?
The Varley's tracked lease timeline shows a nominal rent decline from $4,000 in April 2026 to $3,200 in August 2026, driven by suite mix rather than property devaluation. April recorded one closing at $4,000 per month ($7.04 per square foot) with 17 days on market. August recorded two closings averaging $3,200 per month ($3.67 per square foot) with 26 days on market. The nominal drop reflects the shift from a compact 568-square-foot 2-Bedroom + Den to larger 1-Bedroom + Den and 2-Bedroom suites, not a pricing correction.
Historical Active Listings & Market Dynamics
Analyze availability, historical asking prices, price per foot ($/SF), and days on market over time. Use filters below to benchmark specific layouts.
| Date | Units Available | Avg Price ($) | Avg SqFt (SF) | Avg PSF ($/SF) | Avg DOM (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-29 | 1 | 7999 | 471 | 16.98 | N/A |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 | 7999 | 471 | 16.98 | 1 |
| 2026-07-01 | 1 | 7999 | 471 | 16.98 | 2 |
| 2026-07-02 | 2 | 6000 | 786 | 10.31 | 2 |
| 2026-07-03 | 2 | 6000 | 786 | 10.31 | 3 |
| 2026-07-04 | 2 | 6000 | 786 | 10.31 | 4 |
| 2026-07-05 | 2 | 6000 | 786 | 10.31 | 5 |
| 2026-07-06 | 2 | 6000 | 786 | 10.31 | 6 |
| 2026-07-07 | 2 | 6000 | 786 | 10.31 | 7 |
| 2026-07-08 | 2 | 6000 | 786 | 10.31 | 8 |
| 2026-07-09 | 2 | 6000 | 786 | 10.31 | 9 |
| 2026-07-10 | 2 | 6000 | 786 | 10.31 | 10 |
| 2026-07-11 | 2 | 6000 | 786 | 10.31 | 11 |
| 2026-07-12 | 2 | 6000 | 786 | 10.31 | 12 |
| 2026-07-13 | 2 | 6000 | 786 | 10.31 | 13 |
| 2026-07-14 | 2 | 6000 | 786 | 10.31 | 14 |
| 2026-07-15 | 2 | 6000 | 786 | 10.31 | 15 |
| 2026-07-16 | 2 | 6000 | 786 | 10.31 | 16 |
| 2026-07-17 | 2 | 6000 | 786 | 10.31 | 17 |
| 2026-07-18 | 2 | 6000 | 786 | 10.31 | 18 |
| 2026-07-19 | 2 | 6000 | 786 | 10.31 | 19 |
| 2026-07-20 | 2 | 6000 | 786 | 10.31 | 20 |
| 2026-07-21 | 2 | 6000 | 786 | 10.31 | 21 |
| 2026-07-22 | 2 | 6000 | 786 | 10.31 | 22 |
| 2026-07-23 | 2 | 6000 | 786 | 10.31 | 23 |
| 2026-07-24 | 2 | 6000 | 786 | 10.31 | 24 |
| 2026-07-25 | 2 | 6000 | 786 | 10.31 | 25 |
| 2026-07-26 | 2 | 6000 | 786 | 10.31 | 26 |
| 2026-07-27 | 2 | 6000 | 786 | 10.31 | 27 |
| 2026-07-28 | 2 | 6000 | 786 | 10.31 | 28 |
| 2026-07-29 | 2 | 6000 | 786 | 10.31 | 29 |
| 2026-07-30 | 2 | 6000 | 786 | 10.31 | 30 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2 | 6000 | 786 | 10.31 | 31 |
| 2026-08-01 | 2 | 6000 | 786 | 10.31 | 32 |
| 2026-08-02 | 2 | 6000 | 786 | 10.31 | 33 |
| 2026-08-03 | 2 | 6000 | 786 | 10.31 | 34 |
| 2026-08-04 | 3 | 4833 | 743 | 8.14 | 23 |
| 2026-08-05 | 3 | 4833 | 743 | 8.14 | 24 |
| 2026-08-06 | 3 | 4833 | 743 | 8.14 | 25 |
| 2026-08-07 | 3 | 4833 | 743 | 8.14 | 26 |
| 2026-08-08 | 3 | 4833 | 743 | 8.14 | 27 |
| 2026-08-09 | 3 | 4833 | 743 | 8.14 | 28 |
| 2026-08-10 | 3 | 4833 | 743 | 8.14 | 29 |
| 2026-08-11 | 3 | 4833 | 743 | 8.14 | 30 |
| 2026-08-12 | 3 | 4833 | 743 | 8.14 | 31 |
| 2026-08-13 | 2 | 5250 | 565 | 10.39 | 27 |
| 2026-08-14 | 1 | 7999 | 471 | 16.98 | 46 |
| 2026-08-15 | 1 | 7999 | 471 | 16.98 | 47 |
| 2026-08-16 | 1 | 7999 | 471 | 16.98 | 48 |
| 2026-08-17 | 1 | 7999 | 471 | 16.98 | 49 |
| 2026-08-18 | 1 | 7999 | 471 | 16.98 | 50 |
| 2026-08-19 | 1 | 7999 | 471 | 16.98 | 51 |
| 2026-08-20 | 1 | 7999 | 471 | 16.98 | 52 |
| 2026-08-21 | 1 | 7999 | 471 | 16.98 | 53 |
| 2026-08-22 | 1 | 7999 | 471 | 16.98 | 54 |
| 2026-08-23 | 1 | 7999 | 471 | 16.98 | 55 |
| 2026-08-24 | 1 | 7999 | 471 | 16.98 | 56 |
| 2026-08-25 | 1 | 7999 | 471 | 16.98 | 57 |
| 2026-08-26 | 1 | 7999 | 471 | 16.98 | 58 |
| 2026-08-27 | 1 | 7999 | 471 | 16.98 | 59 |
| 2026-08-28 | 1 | 7999 | 471 | 16.98 | 60 |
| 2026-08-29 | 1 | 7999 | 471 | 16.98 | 61 |
| 2026-08-30 | 1 | 7999 | 471 | 16.98 | 62 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1 | 7999 | 471 | 16.98 | 63 |
12-Month Market Dynamics & Trend Trajectory
The Varley's average realized rent of $3,467 per month sits approximately 27% above the Unionville submarket average of $2,719 per month. The all-time rate of $4.80 per square foot trades roughly 42% above the submarket benchmark of $3.37 per square foot, positioning the building as a premium product within Markham's Unionville corridor. Average DOM of 23 days underperforms the submarket's 27-day average, suggesting demand clears slightly faster than the surrounding stock. Across three tracked leases, 66.7% closed below asking price with an average tenant discount of $200 per month (4.54%). This translates to $2,400 in annualized savings per unit, confirming landlord concession rather than pricing rigidity. The small sample size limits statistical confidence, but the directional signal is clearly tenant-favorable with meaningful pushback on price at the negotiation table.
Historical building statistics - leased transactions
This section tracks completed leasing transactions over time starting from May 1, 2026. Use the filters below to refine the trends by unit type, parking, den, and price performance.
Latest leased insights and trends
| Date | Units Leased | Avg Leased Price ($) | Avg SqFt (SF) | Avg PSF ($/SF) | Avg DOM (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-09 | 2 | 3200 | 879 | 3.67 | 26 |
Nearby Building Rental Comparables & Price Spreads
Direct rental rate comparisons against residential properties in the immediate vicinity.
The Varley at 20 Fred Varley Dr sits in a tightly clustered Unionville pocket where four nearby competitors recorded 64 total closed leases over the trailing 180 days. Canvas on the Rouge (9700 Ninth Ln, 0.29 km, completed 2022) logged 11 lease transactions; The Residences of South Unionville Square (8323 Kennedy Rd, 1.15 km, completed 2014) also closed 11; Unionville Gardens (268–278 Buchanan Dr, 1.26 km, completed 2020) led the group with 31 transactions; and Uptown Markham – River Park A (8200 Birchmount Rd, 1.3 km, completed 2014) recorded 11. The peer set spans a decade of construction eras, from the 2014 cohort to the 2022 Canvas delivery, with The Varley's 2018 completion placing it in the middle generation. Against the four-comp benchmark of $2,342 average rent, $3.55 per square foot, and 673 average square feet, The Varley's all-time realized lease of $3,467 at $4.80 per square foot across 775 square feet positions it as the largest and most rate-intensive unit in this immediate cluster. The subject's 102-square-foot advantage over the comp average, combined with a $1.25-per-square-foot premium, means the higher nominal rent reflects both a genuinely larger interior footprint and a stronger per-unit valuation rather than a single driver. At 112 suites, The Varley also operates at a mid-scale footprint relative to the surrounding stock, and its 2018 build date gives it a moderate age advantage over the 2014 pair while trailing the 2020–2022 cohort in structural recency.
8323 Kennedy Rd, Markham
Comparable Analysis & Questions
How do rental rates at The Varley compare to neighbouring buildings within Unionville?
The Varley's all-time average realized lease rent of $3,467 per month runs $1,125 above the four-comp benchmark of $2,342, with every nearby competitor recording lower realized rents. Canvas on the Rouge at 9700 Ninth Ln (0.29 km, 11 closed leases) averaged $2,230 at $3.38 per square foot across 678 square feet; The Residences of South Unionville Square at 8323 Kennedy Rd (1.15 km, 11 closed leases) averaged $2,173 at $3.75 per square foot over 582 square feet; Unionville Gardens at 268–278 Buchanan Dr (1.26 km, 31 closed leases) averaged $2,497 at $3.68 per square foot across 693 square feet; and Uptown Markham – River Park A at 8200 Birchmount Rd (1.3 km, 11 closed leases) averaged $2,468 at $3.40 per square foot over 740 square feet. All four competitors posted active lease volume, so each provides a realized pricing benchmark rather than a reference-only data point.
Does The Varley offer a competitive price-per-square-foot ($/SF) against local comparables?
The Varley leases at $4.80 per square foot across an average 775-square-foot suite, commanding a premium over every active competitor in this Unionville pocket and exceeding the submarket leased benchmark of $3.37 per square foot. Against Canvas on the Rouge, the subject trades at a $1.42-per-square-foot (42.0%) premium while providing 97 more interior square feet, so the $1,237 monthly rent gap is driven by both a larger footprint and a higher rate per unit of space. The Residences of South Unionville Square shows a similar pattern: the subject commands a $1.05-per-square-foot (28.0%) premium and delivers 193 additional square feet, accounting for the $1,294 rent differential. Unionville Gardens, the highest-volume comp at 31 closed leases, sits $1.12 per square foot (30.4%) below the subject's rate with 82 fewer square feet, producing a $970 monthly gap. Uptown Markham – River Park A carries the widest per-square-foot discount at $1.40 (41.2%) below the subject, with 35 fewer square feet, yielding a $999 rent spread. In every pairing, the subject's higher nominal rent is a function of both greater interior area and a stronger per-square-foot valuation, not a single variable.
How do building age, amenities, and developer reputation impact rent spreads?
The Varley offers a 13-feature amenity suite that includes a dedicated dining room and kitchen, BBQ area, car wash bay, and shared laundry room—facilities absent from all four nearby competitors. While Canvas on the Rouge (0.29 km) differentiates with a hot tub and jacuzzi, and Unionville Gardens (1.26 km) and Uptown Markham – River Park A (1.3 km) both feature indoor pools, saunas, and steam rooms that The Varley does not carry, the subject counters with a full dining room and kitchen, an outdoor BBQ area, a car wash bay, and a shared laundry room that no peer in this cluster replicates. The Residences of South Unionville Square (1.15 km) shares the meeting room and media theatre but lacks the dining kitchen, BBQ, car wash, and laundry infrastructure. The Varley's package—pairing wellness (gym, yoga studio) with practical daily-living conveniences (car wash, laundry, pet wash station) and social gathering space (dining room, party lounge, rooftop terrace)—is best suited to mid-career professionals and small families who prioritize self-sufficient, low-errand living over resort-style aquatic or entertainment amenities.
Building Amenities, Transit & Neighbourhood Features
Building amenities and neighbouring residential communities around The Varley.
Building Amenities
- Concierge & Security
- Media & Theatre Room
- Gym & Fitness Centre
- Yoga Studio
- Party & Lounge Room
- Dining Room & Kitchen
- Garden & Courtyard
- BBQ Area
- Meeting Room
- Car Wash Bay
- Pet Wash Station
- Shared Laundry Room
- Rooftop Terrace
Residential Buildings in the Vicinity
- Canvas on the Rouge286 m
- The Residences of South Unionville Square1.2 km
- Unionville Gardens1.3 km
- Uptown Markham - River Park A1.3 km
- Uptown Markham - River Park C1.3 km
- Uptown Markham - River Park B1.4 km
- Uptown Markham - Riverwalk East Building B1.4 km
- Uptown Markham - Riverwalk East Building A1.4 km
- Walden Pond I1.5 km
- Uptown Markham - Riverside Building A1.5 km
- Uptown Markham - Riverside Building B1.5 km
- Walden Pond II1.6 km
Data Methodology & Analytical Standards
How FastScreen aggregates public listing records, tracks active inventory, and calculates rental market metrics for The Varley.
Snapshot Dates & Benchmark Cadence
- Standardized Snapshot: Market metrics reflect a standardized monthly snapshot locked as of August 31, 2026.
- Benchmark Comparison Cadence: Month-over-month comparisons evaluate changes across standardized month-end reporting windows (August 2026 vs July 2026), ensuring consistent baseline periods and eliminating intra-month reporting volatility.
- Point-in-Time Daily History: Daily charts capture point-in-time active listings available on any given calendar day.
Public Data Aggregation & Thresholds
- Public Data Aggregation: FastScreen aggregates residential rental listing and completed lease transaction records from publicly available sources.
- Threshold Filtering: All listings are subject to a minimum monthly rental threshold of $1,000 to filter out standalone storage lockers, private parking spaces, and misclassified commercial entries from condominium statistics.
Calculation Formulations
- Average Asking Rent: Weighted average of active asking prices across available suites in the reporting period.
- Price Per Square Foot ($/SF): Calculated by dividing rent by square footage only for listings that provide unit dimensions (suites without stated square footage are excluded from $/SF calculations).
- Days on Market (DOM): Measures elapsed calendar days between the date a suite is first listed and either the benchmark snapshot date (for active listings) or the finalized date leased.
- Parking & Den Differentials: Average asking rent differences between suites with vs. without parking, and suites with vs. without a den.
Data Limitations & Scope
- Exclusively Public Records: Statistics are derived exclusively from publicly available rental listings and completed lease records. Private direct-to-landlord arrangements, unadvertised tenant renewals, and off-market rental agreements are not captured.
- Agreed Contract Amounts: Reported lease amounts reflect agreed contract rents and do not account for private move-in allowances or individual unit renovations that may influence pricing spreads.
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