by Rentals.ca | Mar 27, 2026 | Rental Guides
A “rent cap”–or rent increase guideline–is a figure set by provincial governments limiting how much a landlord can increase a tenant’s rent per year. These limits are designed to provide stability in the rental market by curbing drastic price changes. In most...
by Rentals.ca | Mar 3, 2026 | Rental Guides
The Greater Toronto Area is Canada’s largest and busiest hub for car commuters, with commuters in the GTA facing the longest average commute time in the country. Due to the high cost of living in the city core, many people choose to live in the surrounding areas, and...
by Rentals.ca | Feb 26, 2026 | News, Rental Guides
Based on the recently released affordability index within the latest Rentals.ca and Urbanation National Rent Report, a new analysis from Rentals.ca indicates an easing of affordability pressures for renters. Using CMHC’s commonly referenced affordability...
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 | 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 | 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...
