Rental Resources

July 2024 Metro Vancouver Rent Report
At a glance For the first time since 2021, Metro Vancouver's average rent for a one-bedroom unfurnished unit has fallen year-over-year Compared to July 2023, the rental rate for an unfurnished one-bedroom in Metro Vancouver has dropped by $20, from $2,381/month to...
July 2024 Metro Vancouver Rent Report
At a glance For the first time since 2021, Metro Vancouver's average rent for a one-bedroom unfurnished unit has fallen year-over-year Compared to July 2023, the rental rate for an unfurnished one-bedroom in Metro Vancouver has dropped by $20, from $2,381/month to $2,361. The last time the average rent for an unfurnished one-bedroom unit in Metro Vancouver fell year-over-year was March 2021....
July 2024 Metro Vancouver Rent Report
At a glance For the first time since 2021, Metro Vancouver's average rent for a one-bedroom unfurnished unit has fallen year-over-year Compared to July 2023, the rental rate for an unfurnished one-bedroom in Metro Vancouver has dropped by $20, from $2,381/month to $2,361. The last time the average rent for an unfurnished one-bedroom unit in Metro Vancouver fell year-over-year was March 2021....

September 2024 Toronto Rent Report
At a glance Toronto rental prices see downward trend Prices remain under YoY levels for the third month in a row in despite having increased by $28 this month. Rent prices in Toronto are following the same gradual decrease as other major Canadian cities like...

September 2024 Metro Vancouver Rent Report
At a glance Coquitlam remains resilient despite falling prices Prices for two-bedroom units are down across all of Metro Vancouver, except in Coquitlam, where unfurnished two-bedroom units buck the trend. Coquitlam remains a rental hotspot, with a surge in new condo...

Best neighbourhoods in Calgary for Families 2025
Nestled against the picturesque backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, Calgary is a vibrant city that blends urban sophistication with natural beauty. Known for its friendly communities and thriving economy, Calgary has become one of Canada’s most desirable places to live,...

How to increase your credit score
Your credit score isn't just a number—it's a powerful tool that can open doors to financial opportunities. Credit scores are a normal part of the tenant screening/renting process in Canada and play a big role in other aspects of life too. Whether you're aiming to...
Rent Reports
February 2023 Metro Vancouver Rent Report
At a glance The average monthly rent price for a one-bedroom, unfurnished unit in Metro Vancouver has fallen...
February 2023 Toronto Rent Report
At a glance Average monthly rent for an unfurnished, one-bedroom unit in the GTA has increased after three...
January 2023 Metro Vancouver Rent Report
At a glance The average monthly rent price for a one-bedroom, unfurnished unit in Metro Vancouver has risen...
January 2023 Calgary & Edmonton Rent Report
At a glance One-bedroom, unfurnished units rented for $314 less per month in Edmonton than in Calgary this...
January 2023 Toronto Rent Report
At a glance Average monthly rent for an unfurnished, one-bedroom unit in the GTA has fallen for the third...
December 2022 Calgary & Edmonton Rent Report
At a glance On average, one-bedroom, unfurnished units were $355 cheaper in Edmonton than in Calgary. In...
January 2024 Metro Vancouver Rent Report
At a glance The average monthly rent price for a one-bedroom, unfurnished unit in Metro Vancouver has...
January 2024 Montreal Rent Report
At a glance To begin the year, Montreal's city-wide average rental rate for an unfurnished, one-bedroom unit...
December 2023 Metro Vancouver Rent Report
At a glance The average monthly rent price for a one-bedroom, unfurnished unit in Metro Vancouver has...
December 2023 Toronto Rent Report
At a glance Toronto's average monthly rent price for an unfurnished, one-bedroom unit is now $2,284, a $45...
Renters
The Trust Score: Explained For Landlords And Renters
The Trust Score is an intelligent rating system designed...
Decorating on a Budget – 2020 Edition
Fall is officially here and, coupled with the extended...
Best off-campus housing for Langara College students
Langara College is one of Vancouver's most popular...
Best Off-Campus Housing For Emily Carr University Students
Located in one of the most vibrant and constantly evolving...
Back To School Stress: Last Minute Rentals For Students
So school is starting in a couple of weeks and your...
liv.rent’s Best Tips For SFU Students Renting In Vancouver For The First Time
Welcome back to our Student Scoop series - a collection of...
International Student Guide: Homestay vs. Renting Alone
We’ve partnered with Vancouver-based, international...
Immigrating to Canada during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Guide for Immigration to Canada during COVID-19...
[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...
Landlords
[Updated For 2024] Homeowner’s Guide to the BC Property Tax, Empty Homes Tax & More
For homeowners and landlords, the cost of ownership...
The Trust Score vs. Other Credit Scoring Systems
For landlords, securing a reliable, respectable tenant for...
[Updated For 2024] TaxBack™’s Guide to Working from Home – Tax Expenses
For this series, liv.rent welcomes TaxBack™ to our blog to...
5 Reasons Landlords Should Leverage the Trust Score
Perhaps the biggest challenge for landlords is identifying...