Guides for renters
Practical guides to comparing rents, understanding rental data and asking useful questions before you sign.
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What renters who moved in 2026 pay, next to asking rents
Asking rents, CMHC's average rents and what renters who moved in during 2026 report paying, for homes with 2 bedrooms in each city.
Rents by the year the tenancy began
In all three cities, for the same number of bedrooms, renters who moved in during 2026 report rents 25% to 49% higher than renters whose tenancy began before 2020.
10 things renters told us about their rent
10 facts from 1,614 rent submissions: what renters, taken together, report paying.
What vacant rentals can mean for Toronto renters
An empty rental does not tell you why it is vacant or whether the asking rent will fall. Price, condition, location and timing can all affect how long a home stays available.
How to compare your rent
Start with homes that have a similar number of bedrooms, size and location. Compare the full monthly cost, including services charged separately.
Compare Toronto neighbourhoods before you rent
The right area depends on your budget, daily travel, accessibility needs and the kind of home you need. A rent estimate cannot rank those priorities for you.
Comparing student housing in Ottawa
Start with the total housing budget you can manage each month. Include rent, utilities, internet, transport and any other regular charges.
Rent data built for renters
Renters need useful information about housing costs. Advertised prices, housing surveys and rents reported by tenants each show part of the picture.
Understanding Toronto condo rent data
Condo rental headlines can mix together asking rents, rents paid by existing tenants, vacancy figures, sale prices and owners' costs. These figures answer different questions.