The City of Barrie ranked sixth among the most expensive cities in Canada to rent.
The Canadian Rent Report notes the cost of a one-bedroom apartment in Barrie averages $1,600.
Zumper.com says 70 per cent of cities in the report saw one-bedroom rents increase month over month.
According to the report, seven of the top 10 most expensive cities experienced double-digit year-over-year rent price growth rates.
According to zumper.com, Barrie falls behind Oshawa, Kelowna, Victoria, Toronto, and Vancouver.
Vancouver remains in the top spot as the costliest city, with one-bedroom rates remaining unchanged at $2,190.
A one-bedroom apartment will run tenants $1,920 on average in Toronto.