UPDATE ON AVERAGE HOUSE RENT IN CANADA | SEPTEMBER 2025 UPDATE

Rental prices in Canada in September 2025 experienced a notable change. The national average rent is 2,137 CAD per month, down 2.3% compared to the same period last year, marking the 11th consecutive month of decline over the past year.
Specifically, the rent for a ready-built apartment is 2,108 CAD/month, an increase of 5.7% compared to two years ago. Condominiums have an average rent of 2,221 CAD/month, up 4.3% from three years ago, while detached houses and townhouses have a rent of 2,195 CAD/month, slightly down 0.4% from three years ago.
In major cities, rental prices show significant differences. In Toronto, the average rent reaches 2,450 CAD per month, which is 24% higher than the national average. In Vancouver, the average rent is 2,320 CAD per month, while Montréal has a lower rent with an average of 1,865 CAD per month. Cities like Calgary also have more affordable rents, with an average rent of 1,911 CAD per month.
The rental housing market in Canada is showing a downward price trend, mainly due to decreased immigration and an increase in the supply of high-end housing. The disparities between provinces such as Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta are also quite pronounced, with apartment rental prices dropping by 2.5% to 3.5% compared to the previous year.
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