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Canada's top trending city for renters was revealed and it's not Toronto, Vancouver or Montreal

If you're on the hunt for apartments for rent in Canada, you might be surprised by which cities are trending right now. A new report reveals the top Canadian cities getting the most interest from renters right now, and none of the usual suspects even cracked the top five.

While cities like Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal may be the first spots that come to mind when you're thinking of renting in Canada, new data shows that renters are shifting their focus to smaller markets offering a better mix of availability, affordability and lifestyle.

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Rent has skyrocketed across Canada since 2019 and some cities have DOUBLED

It's no secret that rent in Canada has skyrocketed over the last few years, but new data has revealed just how much it's risen.

If it feels like everything from groceries to gas to apartments for rent is way more expensive than it used to be, you're not imagining it. The Canada housing market has seen massive price hikes in recent years, and rent is no exception.

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Here's the salary you need to afford rent in 13 Canadian cities and the gap is over $50K

With the Canadian housing market still on shaky ground, rent prices are actually dropping right now — but that doesn't necessarily mean your wallet will feel any relief.

From coast to coast, apartments for rent are still eating up huge chunks of income, especially in the country's most populated cities.

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Rent in Canada is starting to rise again — but these cities have sneaky deals

After six straight months of declines, rent in Canada is heading back up — and Canadian renters considering a move might want to act fast.

According to the latest National Rent Report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation, the average asking rent across the country rose by 1.5% in March. That marks the first monthly increase since September 2024, and it could signal a shift in the rental housing market Canada hasn't seen in half a year.

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Renting in Canada? Here's how quickly you could've bought a home instead — try not to cry

If you've been paying rent in Vancouver or Toronto, you might want to sit down for this — because the amount you've spent on rent in the last five years could have easily covered a down payment on a home.

In some Canadian cities, renters have spent two, three or even four times the amount required for a minimum down payment, according to a new report from Zoocasa.

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