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Rent Trends in Canada

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What is the average rent in Canada?

Last Updated July 2026

$1,756/month

Average Rent

576 Sq Ft

Average Size

-1.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

The average rent in Canada is $1,756/month. This is 1.4% lower than this time last year.

The provinces with the largest rent increases when compared to last year include Newfoundland and Labrador, Manitoba, and New Brunswick. In Newfoundland and Labrador, rents are 5.8% higher. Manitoba rent prices average around $1,387/month, which is an increase of 2.2%. In New Brunswick, renters pay an average of $1,332/month, which is an increase of 2.1%.

Provinces with the lowest rent prices in Canada include Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, and New Brunswick. Prince Edward Island has a current average rent of $884/month, which is 1.1% higher than last year. Newfoundland and Labrador has an average rent of $1,185/month, with renters paying 5.8% more. New Brunswick rounds out the three provinces with the lowest rents, averaging around $1,332/month, which is 2.1% higher than last year.

Current National Averages

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,512/month
383 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,756/month
576 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,144/month
822 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,588/month
1,046 Sq Ft

Average Rent by Province

Last Updated Today
Province
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Alberta
$1,465/month
568 Sq Ft
British Columbia
$2,019/month
546 Sq Ft
Manitoba
$1,387/month
518 Sq Ft
New Brunswick
$1,332/month
563 Sq Ft
Newfoundland and Labrador
$1,185/month
357 Sq Ft
Nova Scotia
$1,826/month
597 Sq Ft
Ontario
$1,867/month
627 Sq Ft
Prince Edward Island
$884/month
505 Sq Ft
Quebec
$1,525/month
437 Sq Ft
Saskatchewan
$1,367/month
533 Sq Ft

Rent by City

How much rent can I afford?

See how your city compares to other cities across the nation! Which are the most expensive or most affordable cities in Canada? How much apartment do you get for that amount? Once you've compared rent prices and availability, use the rent affordability calculator to help you determine how much you can afford to spend on rent.

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Most Affordable Cities in Canada

City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Charlottetown, PE
$822/month
486 Sq Ft
High River, AB
$1,045/month
347 Sq Ft
Brandon, MB
$1,070/month
711 Sq Ft
Prince Albert, SK
$1,109/month
585 Sq Ft
Strathmore, AB
$1,132/month
662 Sq Ft
Fort St John, BC
$1,171/month
372 Sq Ft
Lloydminster, AB
$1,193/month
628 Sq Ft
Brooks, AB
$1,207/month
504 Sq Ft
Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC
$1,207/month
367 Sq Ft
Saint John, NB
$1,215/month
677 Sq Ft

Most Expensive Cities in Canada

City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North York, ON
$2,732/month
537 Sq Ft
Nepean, ON
$2,619/month
785 Sq Ft
North Vancouver, BC
$2,440/month
569 Sq Ft
West Vancouver, BC
$2,388/month
658 Sq Ft
North Vancouver District, BC
$2,284/month
578 Sq Ft
Vancouver, BC
$2,274/month
518 Sq Ft
Squamish, BC
$2,233/month
529 Sq Ft
Newmarket, ON
$2,232/month
634 Sq Ft
Vaughan, ON
$2,195/month
521 Sq Ft
Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON
$2,185/month
664 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†
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Methodology

† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.


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