Rent Trends by City
Compare rental costs across Canadian cities (select up to 5)
💡 What does this mean?
This shows what you'd typically pay for an apartment in major Canadian cities. Vancouver and Toronto are consistently most expensive, often double the national average. Smaller cities in the Prairies and Atlantic provinces offer much more affordable options.
💰 Most Expensive
Cities with highest average rent
💵 Most Affordable
Cities with lowest average rent
Rent by Unit Size
How bedroom count affects rent in different cities
💡 What does this mean?
Bigger apartments cost more, but not proportionally. A 2-bedroom often costs only 30-40% more than a 1-bedroom, even though you get double the bedrooms. This is why roommates save so much money.
📊 About This Data
Rental Data
Source: Statistics Canada (Table 34-10-0133-01) via CMHC Rental Market Survey • Updated: Annually (October) • Coverage: Cities with 10,000+ population
Home Prices
Sources: Statistics Canada - New Housing Price Index (Table 18-10-0205-01, monthly) and New Condominium Apartment Price Index (Table 18-10-0273-01, quarterly) • Coverage: Major census metropolitan areas
Housing Supply
Source: Statistics Canada (Table 34-10-0125-01) via CMHC Starts and Completions Survey • Updated: Annually • Coverage: All urban areas
Why This Matters
Understanding housing costs helps you make better decisions about where to live, when to move, and how much to budget. By combining rental, ownership, and supply data, we show you not just WHAT prices are, but WHY they're changing. This data drives policy decisions and affects every Canadian's quality of life.