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Markham City Centre Apartments for Rent & Condo Comps

Access granular residential building comps, verified lease benchmarks, and real-time inventory for 45 tracked properties across Markham City Centre, Markham.

Postal Codes Covered:L3R, L6G

Markham City Centre Rental Market Overview

As of late summer 2026, the Markham City Centre submarket within the municipality of Markham—centered primarily within postal forward sortation area L3R—demonstrates active market dynamics with a notable pricing gap between landlord asking expectations and closed lease contracts. Public records through the end of August 2026 report an average realized rent of $2,455 per month based on 130 closed leases over the trailing 30 days, alongside 108 active listings currently on the market. This current snapshot reflects a moderate discount compared to the broader municipal average of $2,506 across Markham as a whole. Markham City Centre's leasing activity is heavily concentrated in 1-bedroom and 1-bedroom plus den layouts, supported by a tracked base of 45 multi-residential buildings across the L3R sector.

Active Rental Inventory

Listed and Tracked by FastScreen as of August 2026

Current publicly listed rental units and asking prices across Markham City Centre

Active Listings
108units
Across 45 buildings
Average Asking Rent
$2,692/mo
+1.2% Asking Trend
Average Unit Size
774SF
Asking layout average
Average Asking / SF
$3.60/SF
Current asking rate
Average Days on Market
22days
Active listing age

Closed Leases

Transactions that closed in August 2026 across Markham City Centre

Units Leased
130closed
Executed transactions
Average Leased Rent
$2,455/mo
-2.9% MoM Delta
Average Leased SF
690SF
Executed size average
Average Leased / SF
$3.62/SF
Realized per-foot rate
Average Days on Market
27days
Days to execute lease

Markham City Centre Rental Rates by Unit Layout

Realized lease pricing, square footage, and pricing spreads across layout configurations based on transactions in August 2026.

Studio / Bachelor
$1,850/mo
$4.63/SF · 400 SF
+$146 vs Markham
1-Bedroom
$2,217/mo
$3.78/SF · 590 SF
+$162 vs Markham
1-Bedroom + Den
$2,356/mo
$3.64/SF · 651 SF
+$126 vs Markham
2-Bedroom
$2,779/mo
$3.45/SF · 815 SF
+$22 vs Markham
2-Bedroom + Den
$3,203/mo
$3.03/SF · 1059 SF
+$196 vs Markham
3-Bedroom+
$3,100/mo
$5.64/SF · 550 SF
-$659 vs Markham

Markham City Centre Tracked Buildings & Lease Comps

Compare average realized rents, price per square foot ($/SF), active availability, and leasing velocity across tracked condo buildings in Markham City Centre, Markham.

$2,618
avg leased
Leased $/SF: $3.54/SF
Days on Market: 19d
Closed Leases: 10
Active Supply: 5 units
308 Total SuitesBuilding Comps
$2,356
avg leased
Leased $/SF: $3.76/SF
Days on Market: 22d
Closed Leases: 9
Active Supply: 2 units
156 Total SuitesBuilding Comps
Gallery Towers - Tower E

56 Andre De Grasse St

$2,272
avg leased
Leased $/SF: $3.79/SF
Days on Market: 30d
Closed Leases: 8
Active Supply: 0 units
261 Total SuitesBuilding Comps
$2,533
avg leased
Leased $/SF: $3.68/SF
Days on Market: 23d
Closed Leases: 6
Active Supply: 8 units
322 Total SuitesBuilding Comps
York Condos - Building A

10 Rouge Valley Dr W

$2,347
avg leased
Leased $/SF: $3.95/SF
Days on Market: 40d
Closed Leases: 6
Active Supply: 5 units
307 Total SuitesBuilding Comps
Gallery Square - Tower A

8119 Birchmount Rd

$2,433
avg leased
Leased $/SF: $3.55/SF
Days on Market: 16d
Closed Leases: 6
Active Supply: 4 units
384 Total SuitesBuilding Comps
Gallery Square - Tower B

292 Verdale Crossing

$2,513
avg leased
Leased $/SF: $3.53/SF
Days on Market: 28d
Closed Leases: 6
Active Supply: 2 units
242 Total SuitesBuilding Comps
$2,825
avg leased
Leased $/SF: $3.60/SF
Days on Market: 20d
Closed Leases: 5
Active Supply: 11 units
410 Total SuitesBuilding Comps
Fontana - Building C

38 Cedarland Dr

$2,490
avg leased
Leased $/SF: $3.08/SF
Days on Market: 39d
Closed Leases: 5
Active Supply: 5 units
165 Total SuitesBuilding Comps
$2,590
avg leased
Leased $/SF: $3.84/SF
Days on Market: 38d
Closed Leases: 5
Active Supply: 4 units
254 Total SuitesBuilding Comps
Nexus North

8130 Birchmount Rd

$2,348
avg leased
Leased $/SF: $3.46/SF
Days on Market: 35d
Closed Leases: 5
Active Supply: 3 units
152 Total SuitesBuilding Comps
$2,175
avg leased
Leased $/SF: $3.38/SF
Days on Market: 20d
Closed Leases: 4
Active Supply: 4 units
279 Total SuitesBuilding Comps
$2,338
avg leased
Leased $/SF: $3.77/SF
Days on Market: 39d
Closed Leases: 4
Active Supply: 3 units
310 Total SuitesBuilding Comps
Nexus South

8110 Birchmount Rd

$2,188
avg leased
Leased $/SF: $3.69/SF
Days on Market: 37d
Closed Leases: 4
Active Supply: 3 units
226 Total SuitesBuilding Comps
$2,800
avg leased
Leased $/SF: $3.00/SF
Days on Market: 28d
Closed Leases: 4
Active Supply: 2 units
153 Total SuitesBuilding Comps
Gallery Towers - Tower D

38 Andre De Grasse St

$2,375
avg leased
Leased $/SF: $3.88/SF
Days on Market: 16d
Closed Leases: 4
Active Supply: 1 units
222 Total SuitesBuilding Comps
$2,595
avg leased
Leased $/SF: $3.44/SF
Days on Market: 30d
Closed Leases: 4
Active Supply: 1 units
196 Total SuitesBuilding Comps
Fontana - Building B

99 South Town Centre Blvd

$2,325
avg leased
Leased $/SF: $3.47/SF
Days on Market: 40d
Closed Leases: 4
Active Supply: 1 units
195 Total SuitesBuilding Comps
Majestic Court I

60 South Town Centre Blvd

$2,188
avg leased
Leased $/SF: $3.37/SF
Days on Market: 51d
Closed Leases: 4
Active Supply: 0 units
253 Total SuitesBuilding Comps
$2,717
avg leased
Leased $/SF: $3.51/SF
Days on Market: 32d
Closed Leases: 3
Active Supply: 6 units
406 Total SuitesBuilding Comps
$2,396
avg leased
Leased $/SF: $4.11/SF
Days on Market: 51d
Closed Leases: 3
Active Supply: 5 units
208 Total SuitesBuilding Comps
York Condos - Building B

8 Rouge Valley Dr W

$2,500
avg leased
Leased $/SF: $3.51/SF
Days on Market: 6d
Closed Leases: 3
Active Supply: 4 units
162 Total SuitesBuilding Comps
$2,467
avg leased
Leased $/SF: $3.45/SF
Days on Market: 11d
Closed Leases: 3
Active Supply: 3 units
206 Total SuitesBuilding Comps
$2,675
avg leased
Leased $/SF: $3.68/SF
Days on Market: 14d
Closed Leases: 3
Active Supply: 2 units
260 Total SuitesBuilding Comps
Fontana - Building A

89 South Town Centre Blvd

$2,967
avg leased
Leased $/SF: $3.07/SF
Days on Market: 33d
Closed Leases: 3
Active Supply: 2 units
172 Total SuitesBuilding Comps
$2,150
avg leased
Leased $/SF: $3.51/SF
Days on Market: 64d
Closed Leases: 3
Active Supply: 2 units
161 Total SuitesBuilding Comps
$2,308
avg leased
Leased $/SF: $3.08/SF
Days on Market: 27d
Closed Leases: 3
Active Supply: 2 units
92 Total SuitesBuilding Comps
Eko Markham Centre - Noa 1

55 South Town Centre Blvd

$2,367
avg leased
Leased $/SF: $3.30/SF
Days on Market: 63d
Closed Leases: 3
Active Supply: 1 units
170 Total SuitesBuilding Comps
The Verdale II

131 Upper Duke Cres

$2,683
avg leased
Leased $/SF: $4.05/SF
Days on Market: 19d
Closed Leases: 3
Active Supply: 1 units
137 Total SuitesBuilding Comps
$2,400
avg leased
Leased $/SF: $3.08/SF
Days on Market: 53d
Closed Leases: 3
Active Supply: 0 units
124 Total SuitesBuilding Comps
The Verdale I

111 Upper Duke Cres

$2,350
avg leased
Leased $/SF: $3.94/SF
Days on Market: 21d
Closed Leases: 2
Active Supply: 3 units
152 Total SuitesBuilding Comps
$2,100
avg leased
Leased $/SF: $3.82/SF
Days on Market: 14d
Closed Leases: 2
Active Supply: 2 units
251 Total SuitesBuilding Comps
$2,625
avg leased
Leased $/SF: $3.62/SF
Days on Market: 14d
Closed Leases: 2
Active Supply: 2 units
149 Total SuitesBuilding Comps
The Verdale on the Valley

151 Upper Duke Cres

$2,163
avg leased
Leased $/SF: $3.49/SF
Days on Market: 34d
Closed Leases: 2
Active Supply: 1 units
161 Total SuitesBuilding Comps
$2,075
avg leased
Leased $/SF: $3.19/SF
Days on Market: 41d
Closed Leases: 2
Active Supply: 1 units
132 Total SuitesBuilding Comps
York Condos - Building C

18 Rouge Valley Dr W

$2,500
avg leased
Leased $/SF: $3.85/SF
Days on Market: 63d
Closed Leases: 1
Active Supply: 3 units
76 Total SuitesBuilding Comps
$2,200
avg leased
Leased $/SF: $3.93/SF
Days on Market: 33d
Closed Leases: 1
Active Supply: 1 units
206 Total SuitesBuilding Comps
$2,350
avg leased
Leased $/SF: $3.13/SF
Days on Market: 14d
Closed Leases: 1
Active Supply: 1 units
195 Total SuitesBuilding Comps
Eko Markham Centre - Noa 2

75 South Town Centre Blvd

$2,100
avg leased
Leased $/SF: $3.82/SF
Days on Market: 14d
Closed Leases: 1
Active Supply: 1 units
143 Total SuitesBuilding Comps
Rouge Bijou - Building A

1 Upper Duke Cres

$2,050
avg leased
Leased $/SF: $3.73/SF
Days on Market: 35d
Closed Leases: 1
Active Supply: 1 units
105 Total SuitesBuilding Comps
$2,975
avg leased
Leased $/SF: $3.13/SF
Days on Market: 32d
Closed Leases: 1
Active Supply: 0 units
159 Total SuitesBuilding Comps
$3,100
avg leased
Leased $/SF: $2.38/SF
Days on Market: 29d
Closed Leases: 1
Active Supply: 0 units
141 Total SuitesBuilding Comps
$2,200
avg leased
Leased $/SF: $3.44/SF
Days on Market: 15d
Closed Leases: 1
Active Supply: 0 units
82 Total SuitesBuilding Comps
$2,320
avg leased
Leased $/SF: $3.57/SF
Days on Market: 8d
Closed Leases: 1
Active Supply: 0 units
65 Total SuitesBuilding Comps
Comps pending
Leased $/SF:
Days on Market:
Closed Leases: 0
Active Supply: 0 units
136 Total SuitesBuilding Comps
Calculation Methodology & Metrics Context (August 2026)
Average Leased Rent:

Derived from verified closed lease contracts finalized during August 2026 across multi-residential buildings in Markham City Centre.

Leased $/SF & Density:

Realized monthly lease price divided by interior living square footage (excluding external terraces and parking valuations).

Closed Leases & Fallbacks:

Total executed lease agreements. In boutique buildings with fewer than 2 monthly leases, comps automatically expand to a 90-day rolling window to preserve statistical validity.

Days on Market & Supply:

The duration from public MLS listing publication to final binding agreement. Active supply reflects current vacant or upcoming units available for rent.

Markham City Centre Rental Market Dynamics & Local Yield Trends

Comprehensive Residential Market & Yield Overview for Markham City Centre

As of late summer 2026, the Markham City Centre submarket within the municipality of Markham—centered primarily within postal forward sortation area L3R—demonstrates active market dynamics with a notable pricing gap between landlord asking expectations and closed lease contracts. Public records through the end of August 2026 report an average realized rent of $2,455 per month based on 130 closed leases over the trailing 30 days, alongside 108 active listings currently on the market. This current snapshot reflects a moderate discount compared to the broader municipal average of $2,506 across Markham as a whole. Markham City Centre's leasing activity is heavily concentrated in 1-bedroom and 1-bedroom plus den layouts, supported by a tracked base of 45 multi-residential buildings across the L3R sector.

Submarket Pricing Density & Municipal Benchmark Spread

The realized average lease rate in Markham City Centre is currently $2,455/month ($3.62/SF), with an average leasing velocity of 27 Days on Market. Compared to the overall Markham municipal benchmark ($2,506/month), Markham City Centre trades at a 2% discount, reflecting local transit connectivity, tenant demand, and building amenity standards. Within the submarket, building-level lease rates range from Rouge Bijou - Building A ($2,050/mo) to Residences of Casa Del Sol (B) ($3,100/mo).

Month Over Month Trends

Realized average rents in Markham City Centre experienced a month-over-month adjustment, decreasing by $72 or 2.85% from the prior 30-day period when average lease prices stood at $2,527 across 137 closed leases. This short-term movement reflects minor shifts in monthly transaction mix and square-footage distribution across executed condo leases rather than a structural correction in underlying asset values.

Longer Term Trends & Rental Dispersion

Over mid-term and historical tracking windows, Markham City Centre maintains consistent pricing stability, with 90-day realized averages holding at $2,490 per month and 180-day averages resting at $2,489 per month. Overall rent dispersion across the submarket's 513 historical transactions spans a minimum monthly rent of $1,850 to a maximum of $3,800, anchored by a median rent of $2,400. The middle 50% of the market—defined by the interquartile range between the 25th percentile at $2,200 and the 75th percentile at $2,750—demonstrates a moderate price spread of $550, separating standard entry-level layouts from premium executive multi-bedroom suites.

Currently across Markham City Centre's 45 tracked multi-family properties, there are 108 active rental listings with an average asking rent of $2,692/month ($3.60/SF). For closed transactions executed in August 2026, realized lease agreements averaged $2,455/month, representing real-world contract values negotiated between property owners and prospective tenants.

For Renters

Prospective tenants searching in Markham City Centre should target the middle 50% benchmark range between $2,200 and $2,750 per month to secure standard multi-residential condo inventory. Renters stepping up from a standard 1-bedroom suite (averaging $2,217 over the last 30 days) to a 1-bedroom plus den configuration face an average monthly step-up of $169 for an additional 76 square feet of living space. Upgrading further to a 2-bedroom suite requires an average monthly rent increase of $620 (or 28.72%) to gain an extra 249 square feet. Properties lease in an average of 27 days, meaning well-priced suites move swiftly, though active listing inventory offers room for negotiation given the broader asking-to-realized spread.

For Landlords

Landlords and condo investors with properties in Markham City Centre must account for a notable asking-to-realized spread of $237 per month, with active asking rents averaging $2,692 against realized lease contracts averaging $2,455. Overpricing relative to recent closed lease comparables risks extending vacancies beyond the submarket average of 27 days. Owners should price units in alignment with verified interquartile benchmarks, particularly as the submarket's 54.6% absorption rate rewards pricing discipline and competitive positioning.

For Realtors

Real Estate professionals representing clients in Markham City Centre must navigate a balanced inventory landscape characterized by 108 active listings and 130 monthly closed leases across the L3R postal area. Agents should advise landlord clients to bridge the $237 asking-to-realized gap early in the marketing cycle to capture high-velocity tenant demand. For tenant clients, managing expectations across 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom layouts requires monitoring the middle 50% pricing band ($2,200 to $2,750) where transaction volume is concentrated.

Frequently Asked Questions

Markham City Centre Rental Market & Leasing FAQs

Essential insights for tenants, property owners, and real estate professionals navigating Markham City Centre, Markham

What is the average rent for a condominium or apartment in Markham City Centre, Markham?

Markham City Centre's average realized lease price is $2,455 per month ($3.62 per square foot), based on 130 recorded transactions over the trailing 30 days ending August 31, 2026. The middle 50% of the market spans from $2,200 (25th percentile) to $2,750 (75th percentile) per month, with an overall median rent of $2,400. This positions submarket rents at a slight discount of 2.04% compared to the broader Markham municipal benchmark of $2,506 per month.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Markham City Centre?

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Markham City Centre, Markham is $2,217 per month ($3.78 per square foot) based on 31 closed leases over the trailing 30 days, while 1-bedroom plus den suites average $2,356 per month ($3.64 per square foot) across 66 closed leases over the same 30-day window. Most standard 1-bedroom units lease between $2,100 (25th percentile) and $2,200 (75th percentile) per month, offering an average living space of 573 square feet.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Markham City Centre?

The average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Markham City Centre, Markham is $2,779 per month ($3.45 per square foot) based on 22 closed leases over the trailing 30 days, while 2-bedroom plus den suites average $3,203 per month ($3.03 per square foot) across 9 closed leases over the same 30-day window. Most standard 2-bedroom units lease between $2,675 (25th percentile) and $2,899 (75th percentile) per month, representing an average monthly price step-up of $620 and an additional 249 square feet compared to standard 1-bedroom layouts.

How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Markham City Centre?

The average rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Markham City Centre, Markham is $3,100 per month ($5.64 per square foot) based on 1 closed lease over the trailing 30 days, while 90-day historical data across 6 transactions shows an average of $3,375 per month across an average of 1,078 square feet. Three-bedroom apartment rentals in Markham City Centre represent a scarce inventory segment, with only 3 active listings currently available on the market.

What are the most affordable and premium condo and apartment buildings in Markham City Centre?

Within Markham City Centre, Residences of Casa Del Sol (B) commands the highest average lease rate at approximately $3,100 per month, while entry-level private transactions across tracked submarket condo inventory start around $2,083 per month at developments such as Eko Markham Centre - Noa 2.

How does rent in Markham City Centre compare to the overall Markham average?

Markham City Centre rents average $2,455 per month, which is lower than the overall Markham municipal average of $2,506 per month (a spread of $51 or 2.04%). Properties in Markham City Centre spend an average of 27 days on the market, matching the broader Markham municipal average of 27 days.

What are the postal code FSAs for Markham City Centre?

Condo and apartment rentals in Markham City Centre primarily fall within postal forward sortation areas (FSAs) such as L3R.

How fast do rental units lease in Markham City Centre (Days on Market)?

Rental listings in Markham City Centre spend an average of 27 days on the market before leasing, based on 30-day tracking through August 31, 2026—matching the broader Markham municipal benchmark of 27 days.

How should landlords price their rental listings in Markham City Centre to avoid vacancy loss?

With active listings averaging $2,692 against closed leases at $2,455—an asking-to-realized spread of $237 per month—landlords in Markham City Centre should align asking prices with recent closed lease benchmarks rather than aspirational targets to prevent vacancy from extending past the submarket average of 27 days.

How much more will a unit with a parking spot in Markham City Centre rent for versus a unit without one?

Reserved parking in Markham City Centre adds an estimated $80 to $235 per month across 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom condo layouts based on verified unbundled lease comps.

Are parking spaces, lockers, and utilities included in Markham City Centre rents?

Standard lease agreements in Ontario require renters to set up separate accounts for suite hydro and heating/cooling power. Water service and common amenity upkeep are almost universally included in the owner's monthly maintenance fees.

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