Rental Resources
Where renting saves you the most vs. buying: Canada’s 2026 price-to-rent ranking
What is the price-to-rent ratio, and why does it matter for renters in 2026? The price-to-rent ratio is a simple way to compare the cost of owning a home against the cost of renting one in the same city. Divide the median home price by the median annual rent, meaning...
Where renting saves you the most vs. buying: Canada’s 2026 price-to-rent ranking
In 2026, the gap between renting and buying varies dramatically across Canada. Vancouver and Oakville top the price-to-rent ratio rankings, where renters save over $2,000 a month versus carrying a mortgage. Regina and Winnipeg are the only cities where buying is marginally cheaper. This guide breaks down the full city-by-city ranking so Canadian renters can see exactly where their dollar goes further.
Where renting saves you the most vs. buying: Canada’s 2026 price-to-rent ranking
In 2026, the gap between renting and buying varies dramatically across Canada. Vancouver and Oakville top the price-to-rent ratio rankings, where renters save over $2,000 a month versus carrying a mortgage. Regina and Winnipeg are the only cities where buying is marginally cheaper. This guide breaks down the full city-by-city ranking so Canadian renters can see exactly where their dollar goes further.
April 2026 Metro Vancouver Rent Report
At a glance Core Vancouver rents continue to trend lower year-over-year Unfurnished one-bedroom rents declined across central areas. Downtown dropped from $2,718/month in April 2025 to $2,387/month in April 2026 (−12%), while the West End fell from $2,575/month to...
Buy or rent in Prince George in 2026? Renting costs $985 less a month
Is it cheaper to rent or buy a home in Prince George? We ran the October 2026 numbers on price, property tax, rent and B.C. rules for renters, buyers and landlords.
Buy vs. rent in Kamloops, BC: what renters need to know right now
Should you rent or buy in Kamloops? We ran the October 2026 figures on a typical detached home, property tax, two-bedroom rent, and B.C. rules for renters, buyers, and landlords.
Vancouver: Top 7 rental buildings near Oakridge-41st Avenue Station
Brand-new towers, a non-profit building, and older Oakridge blocks around the Canada Line, plus what Oakridge Park and the station upgrade are bringing to the area.
Rent Reports
April 2026 Ontario Rent Report
At a glance Three-bedroom furnished rents increase nearly 18% since January, the highest among all unit...
April 2026 Metro Vancouver Rent Report
At a glance Core Vancouver rents continue to trend lower year-over-year Unfurnished one-bedroom rents...
October 2026 Winnipeg rent report
October 2026 Winnipeg rent report At a glance Winnipeg one-bedroom rent eased for a third straight month,...
October 2026 Montreal rent report
October 2026 Montreal rent report At a glance Montreal rents remain below last year, but the unfurnished gap...
October 2026 Calgary and Edmonton rent report
October 2026 Calgary and Edmonton rent report At a glance Unfurnished one-bedroom rents remain below last...
October 2026 Ontario rent report
October 2026 Ontario rent report At a glance Unfurnished one-bedroom rents are lower than a year ago in 14...
April 2026 Ontario Rent Report
At a glance Three-bedroom furnished rents increase nearly 18% since January, the highest among all unit...
April 2026 Metro Vancouver Rent Report
At a glance Core Vancouver rents continue to trend lower year-over-year Unfurnished one-bedroom rents...
October 2026 Winnipeg rent report
October 2026 Winnipeg rent report At a glance Winnipeg one-bedroom rent eased for a third straight month,...
October 2026 Montreal rent report
October 2026 Montreal rent report At a glance Montreal rents remain below last year, but the unfurnished gap...
Renters
Buy or rent in Prince George in 2026? Renting costs $985 less a month
Is it cheaper to rent or buy a home in Prince George? We ran the October 2026 numbers on price, property tax, rent and B.C. rules for renters, buyers and landlords.
Buy vs. rent in Kamloops, BC: what renters need to know right now
Should you rent or buy in Kamloops? We ran the October 2026 figures on a typical detached home, property tax, two-bedroom rent, and B.C. rules for renters, buyers, and landlords.
Vancouver: Top 7 rental buildings near Oakridge-41st Avenue Station
Brand-new towers, a non-profit building, and older Oakridge blocks around the Canada Line, plus what Oakridge Park and the station upgrade are bringing to the area.
Apartments near Yaletown-Roundhouse Station, Vancouver: 7 top rental buildings
One rental tower, six strata towers and a student residence around Pacific Boulevard in Yaletown, plus what Metro Vancouver’s October 2026 rent per square foot means for a suite.
Vancouver: Top 7 rental buildings near Joyce-Collingwood Station
A new tower still leasing up, four Concert rentals in Collingwood Village and two condo buildings: seven places to rent beside the Expo Line, and what the area costs.
Apartments near Marine Drive Station, Vancouver: 7 top rental buildings
The Canada Line’s last Vancouver stop sits in Marpole, 17 minutes from Waterfront. We cover the ride, the area and seven nearby rental buildings, from Marine Gateway to a 1965 walk-up.
Buy or rent in Prince George in 2026? Renting costs $985 less a month
Is it cheaper to rent or buy a home in Prince George? We ran the October 2026 numbers on price, property tax, rent and B.C. rules for renters, buyers and landlords.
Buy vs. rent in Kamloops, BC: what renters need to know right now
Should you rent or buy in Kamloops? We ran the October 2026 figures on a typical detached home, property tax, two-bedroom rent, and B.C. rules for renters, buyers, and landlords.
Vancouver: Top 7 rental buildings near Oakridge-41st Avenue Station
Brand-new towers, a non-profit building, and older Oakridge blocks around the Canada Line, plus what Oakridge Park and the station upgrade are bringing to the area.
Apartments near Yaletown-Roundhouse Station, Vancouver: 7 top rental buildings
One rental tower, six strata towers and a student residence around Pacific Boulevard in Yaletown, plus what Metro Vancouver’s October 2026 rent per square foot means for a suite.
Vancouver: Top 7 rental buildings near Joyce-Collingwood Station
A new tower still leasing up, four Concert rentals in Collingwood Village and two condo buildings: seven places to rent beside the Expo Line, and what the area costs.
Landlords
Canada’s rental construction boom is slowing down: CMHC’s fall report explained
The CMHC housing supply report for fall 2026, published...
Ontario’s rental rules just changed: what every tenant needs to know right now
Ontario's rental rules changed today, September 21, 2026,...
liv.rent vs. rentals.ca: what renters and landlords should compare in 2026
rentals.ca helps Canadians search rental listings across...
liv.rent vs. RentSeeker: matched listings, verified rentals compared
What is the core difference between liv.rent and...
