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Rental Market Trends in Ontario

C$1,946/month

Average Rent

-0.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

-C$3

Average Price Decrease

Ranked 2nd

Most Expensive Rent by Province

30,190

Available Rentals

Cannington, ON

City with the Lowest Rent

What is the average rent in Ontario?

As of June 2025, the average rent in Ontario is C$1,946/month. When you rent an apartment in Ontario, you can expect some variability depending on the region. For instance, metropolitan areas may have higher rents than smaller towns and rural areas. In general, you can expect to pay about C$1,591 per month for a studio, C$1,946 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around C$2,344 for a two-bedroom apartment in Ontario. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay C$2,753 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
C$1,591/month
415 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
C$1,946/month
625 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
C$2,344/month
872 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
C$2,753/month
1,095 Sq Ft

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What are the most affordable cities in Ontario?

Based on current rent prices, the cheapest cities in Ontario to live are Cannington, Brock and Centre Hastings.

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cannington
C$816/month
662 Sq Ft
Brock
C$841/month
662 Sq Ft
Centre Hastings
C$934/month
650 Sq Ft
Perth East
C$960/month
650 Sq Ft
Fenelon Falls
C$985/month
739 Sq Ft
Norfolk
C$1,176/month
597 Sq Ft
Huntsville
C$1,204/month
650 Sq Ft
Bracebridge
C$1,333/month
750 Sq Ft
Ingersoll
C$1,369/month
536 Sq Ft
Brockville
C$1,370/month
463 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive cities in Ontario?

Based on current rent prices, the most expensive cities in Ontario to live are North York, Renfrew and Nepean.

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North York
C$2,707/month
537 Sq Ft
Renfrew
C$2,451/month
0 Sq Ft
Nepean
C$2,396/month
870 Sq Ft
Gloucester
C$2,324/month
776 Sq Ft
Kanata
C$2,310/month
556 Sq Ft
Guelph/Eramosa
C$2,302/month
761 Sq Ft
Mississippi Mills
C$2,275/month
0 Sq Ft
Dundas
C$2,218/month
754 Sq Ft
Aurora
C$2,215/month
697 Sq Ft
Oakville
C$2,204/month
639 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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Ontario

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† 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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