Rental Resources

August 2024 Toronto Rent Report
At a glance Toronto experiences YoY drop in rental prices The City of Toronto saw a YoY decline in rental prices for all unit types. Additionally, search volume for rentals in Toronto has stagnated over the summer, showing no increase in searches for "apartments for...
August 2024 Toronto Rent Report
At a glance Toronto experiences YoY drop in rental prices The City of Toronto saw a YoY decline in rental prices for all unit types. Additionally, search volume for rentals in Toronto has stagnated over the summer, showing no increase in searches for "apartments for rent" and "houses for rent" over the past three months. The combined factors of reduced demand and a temporary spike in condo...
August 2024 Toronto Rent Report
At a glance Toronto experiences YoY drop in rental prices The City of Toronto saw a YoY decline in rental prices for all unit types. Additionally, search volume for rentals in Toronto has stagnated over the summer, showing no increase in searches for "apartments for rent" and "houses for rent" over the past three months. The combined factors of reduced demand and a temporary spike in condo...

October 2024 Metro Vancouver Rent Report
At a glance Rents are $25/month cheaper than this time last year Average rental prices for a one-bedroom unfurnished unit in Metro Vancouver are $2,381 this October - a $25 decrease in prices compared to October 2023 at $2,406 Lowering interest rates combined with...

Top Rental Sites Edmonton
Searching for a rental in Edmonton doesn’t have to be overwhelming—finding the right website can make finding a place a fun and enjoyable journey. Whether you're a renter hunting for your next home or a landlord posting a listing, the ideal platform should simplify...

Top Relocation Service in BC
Relocating to a new city or province can be both exciting and overwhelming, especially when it comes to choosing the right relocation service. In BC, there are plenty of options to choose from, but trusting someone with your belongings can add to the stress of an...

liv.rent vs RentFaster
When it comes to finding the right rental platform in Canada, renters and landlords are faced with a wide array of options. Two of the most popular choices, liv.rent and RentFaster, each offer unique features tailored to meet the needs of the rental market. Whether...
Rent Reports
July 2023 Metro Vancouver Rent Report
At a glance The average monthly rent for a one-bedroom, unfurnished unit in Metro Vancouver has increased by...
June 2023 Toronto Rent Report
At a glance The average monthly rent for an unfurnished, one-bedroom unit in Toronto has increased by $44...
June 2023 Calgary & Edmonton Rent Report
At a glance Calgary's average monthly rent price for an unfurnished, one-bedroom unit rose by $50, to...
June 2023 Metro Vancouver Rent Report
At a glance The average monthly rent for a one-bedroom, unfurnished unit in Metro Vancouver has risen by $12...
May 2023 Calgary & Edmonton Rent Report
At a glance Calgary's average monthly rent price for an unfurnished, one-bedroom unit fell by $21, to...
May 2023 Toronto Rent Report
At a glance The average monthly rent for an unfurnished, one-bedroom unit in Toronto has fallen by $46 since...
March 2024 Calgary & Edmonton Rent Report
At a glance Average rent prices taper off in both Calgary and Edmonton This March, rates for an unfurnished...
February 2024 Calgary & Edmonton Rent Report
At a glance Rates fall in Calgary this February – The average monthly rent price for an unfurnished...
February 2024 Montreal Rent Report
At a glance Montreal's city-wide average rent prices continue to level off – Montreal's average rental rates...
February 2024 Toronto Rent Report
At a glance The GTA's rent prices bounce back after four month-to-month declines – The average monthly rent...
Renters
[Updated For 2024] TaxBack™’s Guide to Working from Home – Tax Expenses
For this series, liv.rent welcomes TaxBack™ to our blog to...
Renting During COVID-19: A Renter’s Journey
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the way we conduct almost...
Average Rent Near Transit in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
Highest average rents are found by Union Station in...
Renting During COVID-19: Finding a Roommate
The COVID-19 situation is fluid, evolving daily and...
Tips for Moving During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Despite the B.C. Health Authority’s loosening of some...
Average Rent Near Transit in Greater Vancouver
Unfurnished, one-bedroom average rent near transit is...
Neighbourhood Guide: Where To Live In Toronto
If you're thinking of calling Toronto home, then you...
[Updated For 2025] Renter’s Guide To Getting A Bigger Tax Return with TurboTax
Doing taxes can be hard enough, but add in the fact that...
[2025] Rental incentives for renters in Vancouver and Toronto
In today’s rental markets, particularly in cities like...
Best Housing Off-Campus For University Of Toronto Students
The University of Toronto, or "U of T" for short, has...
What Kind Of Credit Score Do You Need To Rent An Apartment?
Renters have to get well organized and be prepared to...
Landlords
liv.rent Quick Start Guide: 3 keys to listing & renting efficiently
Before landlords and property managers can take full...
Toronto’s 10 Best Apartment Rental Websites
If you're looking for your next Toronto home, you might...
Toronto vs. Montreal: Cost Of Living Comparison
Canada's two largest cities are diverse and exciting...
Ask An Expert: Klaus Rode On Toronto Rentals | Century 21
Welcome to "Ask An Expert" where liv.rent introduces you...