by Rentals.ca | Feb 17, 2026 | Rental Guides
In the past several years, inflation and essential expenditures have been top of mind for Canadians. In the 2025 election, the rising cost of living consistently polled as the top issue for voters. A recent poll by Abacus Data showed cost of living as a top concern...
by Rentals.ca | Feb 9, 2026 | Rent Reports
Executive Summary Average asking rent in Canada fell to $2,060 in December, down 2.3% year-over-year to the lowest level in two and a half years. Rents declined for the 15th straight month, ending 2025 down 5.4% over two years, but still 14.1% above December 2019...
by Rentals.ca | Jan 28, 2026 | Rental Guides
Rentals.ca has released its 2025 Year in Review, capturing millions of renter decisions made across the platform and offering a data-driven look at where rental demand surged most in Canada, when renters were most active, and what features they prioritized most while...
by Rentals.ca | Jan 12, 2026 | Rent Reports
Executive Summary Rents declined 3.1% year-over-year to $2,074, marking the lowest level since June 2023 and falling $100 below the level from two years ago. Purpose-built rents remained the most stable and affordable, with a modest 2.0% annual decline to $2,060....
by Rentals.ca | Dec 18, 2025 | Rental Guides, Renters
Rentals.ca’s latest Renter Feedback Survey for Winter 2025 reveals how conditions in the rental market are evolving. From affordability and rent increases to incentives and the challenges renters face when searching for a home, the recent survey highlighted key...
by Rentals.ca | Dec 12, 2025 | Rent Reports
November 2025 Rent Report Highlights Rents declined year-over-year for the 13th consecutive month, but the 2.2% annual drop in October was the smallest in nearly a year, suggesting a softening in declines. Purpose-built rentals remained stable (-0.7% YoY), while...
by Rentals.ca | Nov 18, 2025 | Rental Guides
When scanning rental listing sites, the base rents listed for apartments represent only a starting point — an entry figure before additional costs come into play. While additional utility costs are expected, there are often other costs that need to be considered when...
by Rentals.ca | Nov 6, 2025 | Rent Reports
Rents in Canada Decline to Two-Year Low National Overview Asking rents in Canada decreased 3.2% in September from last year’s record high to an average of $2,123, marking the twelfth consecutive month of year-over-year declines. This followed 38 consecutive months of...
by Rentals.ca | Oct 28, 2025 | Rental Guides, Renters, Students
From 2020 to 2023, the population of international students in Canada nearly doubled, leading to high demand and a very tight market for student rentals. However, with new caps and restrictions on study permits being implemented gradually since January of 2024, the...
by Rentals.ca | Oct 22, 2025 | Featured Properties, Rental Guides
At the corner of Adelaide and Duncan, where Toronto’s Financial District meets the creative energy of King West, a new residential landmark stands as one of the first purpose-built rental properties in the area. Toronto House, located at 225 Adelaide St. West, is a...
