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Here's How Much People Are Paying For Tiny Apartments In Canada's Big Cities

From hundreds to thousands. 💰

Senior Writer

A recent report has revealed just how wildly different Canadian apartment prices really are. We took a look at the rental prices in some of Canada's metropolitan cities to get a feel for how big that difference is.

The August rent report from Rentals.ca shows that for just a one-bedroom apartment, some folks in Canada are paying almost $2,200 per month, while some are clocking in at under $900. That's a $1,300 difference.

It probably doesn't come as a surprise to most that is the priciest Canadian city to rent in, with a one-bedroom apartment costing an average of $2,185 per month.

Similar living spaces in Toronto will set you back $1,855 a month, with a one-bedroom costing $1,756 in Victoria, $1,611 in Ottawa, and $1,576 in Halifax.

If you're looking to rent a one-bedroom for under $1,500, there are a few options for you. A one-bedroom rental in Montreal will cost you, on average, $1,419 a month, with Calgary coming in at $1,246, Winnipeg at $1,179, and Edmonton at $1,028.

If you want to spend under $1,000 a month, the average cost of a one-bedroom in Regina is $976. In Saskatoon, that's $916, and in St. John's it's $887.

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    • Senior Writer

      Sarah Rohoman (she/her) was a Senior Writer with Narcity Media. She has worked at BuzzFeed Canada, Yahoo Canada, and CBC Radio in news, lifestyle, ecommerce, and social media. She has an MA in Journalism from Western University and a BA from McGill. She loves libraries, alpacas, and all things witchy.

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