Renting in
Markham Village.
Markham's original downtown — historic Main Street Markham, local boutiques, and a quiet residential feel with easy access to the 404 and GO. If you're looking to rent in Markham Village, this is where heritage charm meets suburban convenience — and where renters get small-town character without sacrificing connectivity.
Markham Village is where Markham began — the original settlement area dating back to the early 1800s. This is not a planned suburban development. It's a genuine small town that got absorbed into the City of Markham, and it still carries that authentic heritage character. Main Street Markham is lined with heritage buildings, independent shops, and local restaurants that feel worlds apart from the big-box suburban strips surrounding it.
The neighbourhood is anchored around Main Street Markham and Highway 48, with residential streets fanning out into a mix of heritage homes, post-war bungalows, and newer townhome developments that are gradually adding density. St. Andrew's Church, the Markham Museum, and the Markham Fairgrounds — home to the oldest fair in Canada — give the area a sense of place you won't find in newer subdivisions.
Markham GO Station sits right in the village, connecting you to Union Station on the Stouffville line. Highway 404 is a 5-minute drive. It's quieter and more residential than neighbouring Unionville, with less foot traffic but more genuine community feel. New townhome developments on the village edges are slowly bringing younger renters and families into the area.
| Unit Type | Avg. Monthly Rent | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / Bachelor | $1,400–$1,700 | Rare — mostly basement suites or older stock |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,750–$2,250 | Markham avg: ~$2,000 (Q4 2025) |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,250–$2,750 | Markham avg: ~$2,500 (Q4 2025) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,700–$3,300 | Townhomes and detached rentals |
Source: TRREB Rental Market Report Q4 2025 (Markham, leased apartments). Ranges reflect Markham Village–area variation by unit type, age, condition, and inclusions. Average rents across the GTA were down year-over-year in Q4 2025 — renters have real negotiating power right now.
What Your Dollar Gets You
Markham Village offers solid value compared to Unionville and downtown Markham. A $2,500 budget that gets you a tight 1-bed in Toronto's core gets you a proper 2-bedroom here with parking included. The village's older housing stock means you'll find more character — but also more variation in unit quality.
The majority of available rentals are basement suites in detached homes, older townhouses, and units in newer townhome developments on the village edges. Purpose-built rental buildings are rare. Landlords here tend to be individual homeowners rather than institutional — which means more flexibility but less polish.
Most rentals include one parking spot, which is essential given the area's car-dependent layout outside the Main Street core.
Transit & Roads
Markham Village has Markham GO Station on the Stouffville line, putting Union Station roughly 45 minutes away by train. The station is walkable from most of the village core and offers commuter parking. This is a genuine advantage — not many heritage neighbourhoods in the 905 have a GO station right in the middle of them.
Highway 404 is a 5-minute drive west, connecting you south to the 401 and into Toronto or north toward Newmarket and beyond. Unionville is just 5 minutes away. Scarborough is 15 minutes south. York Region Transit (YRT) serves the area with local bus routes connecting to Markham Stouffville Hospital and the broader transit network.
The Main Street core is walkable for errands and dining, but beyond that radius you'll want a car. This is suburban Markham — the GO station and 404 access make it work, but daily life without a vehicle would be limiting. Budget for a car if you're renting here.
What This Means for Renters
Markham Village sits at a median household income of roughly $100,000 — solidly middle-to-upper-middle class. The income distribution is balanced, with a healthy mix across brackets. This is a neighbourhood of established families and working professionals, not a transient rental community.
The diversity of the area — Chinese-Canadian, South Asian, and European communities — is reflected in the range of housing types and price points. For renters, this means landlords here expect complete, well-prepared applications. The rental market is thin (about 30% renter-occupied), so when a good unit comes up, be ready to move quickly with your documents in order.
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Markham Village is a great option for renters who want historic small-town charm with suburban convenience. You get Main Street Markham's boutiques and restaurants at your doorstep, Markham GO Station for downtown commutes, and a quiet residential feel — all at rents below what you'd pay in Unionville or downtown Markham. The trade-off is limited rental inventory and a car-dependent layout outside the Main Street core.
Markham Village is the original settlement area of Markham, dating back to the early 1800s. Main Street Markham features heritage buildings, Victorian-era homes, historic churches like St. Andrew's, and the Markham Museum — a 20-acre heritage village with restored buildings. The village has retained much of its original character while gradually adding modern amenities. It hosts the Markham Fair — the oldest fair in Canada — every fall at the Markham Fairgrounds.
Markham GO Station sits right in the village and serves the Stouffville GO line. The train ride to Union Station takes approximately 45 minutes. Door-to-door, expect 55–65 minutes depending on your starting point within the village. The station offers commuter parking. Alternatively, Highway 404 is a 5-minute drive for car commuters heading south into Toronto — roughly 35–45 minutes in normal traffic depending on your destination.
Markham Village is excellent for families. About 50% of residents are families with children. The area has strong public and Catholic schools including Markham District High School, community centres with year-round programming, parks like Milne Park, and the Robinson Creek trail system for outdoor activities. The quiet residential streets and genuine small-town feel make it a safe, comfortable environment for raising kids. The Markham Museum and annual Markham Fair are great family-friendly attractions right in the neighbourhood.
Both are historic villages within Markham, but they have different characters. Unionville is more polished and touristy with its well-known Main Street strip, higher-end restaurants, and more foot traffic. Markham Village is quieter, more residential, and less commercialized — it feels more like a genuine small town that hasn't been curated for visitors. Rents in Markham Village tend to be slightly lower than Unionville, and you get a more laid-back, community-oriented atmosphere. Both have GO station access, though Unionville GO is on the Stouffville line as well.
Markham Village's rental stock is a mix of basement suites in detached homes, older townhouses, and some newer townhome developments on the village edges. Purpose-built rental buildings are rare — this is predominantly an owner-occupied neighbourhood. About 30% of residents are renters. The neighbourhood is gradually densifying with new townhome projects, which is adding more rental-friendly housing to the market. Most rentals include parking, which is essential for daily life here. Read our full Ontario Rent Control Guide →