Move‑in incentives have become increasingly common, reshaping how renters search for homes and how property managers compete for tenants.

Canada's multifamily market was impacted by several factors in 2025, including lower immigration targets, changing government policies and rising material costs.

Winnipeg retains the top spot as the most sought-after Canadian city for renters on the RentCafe platform.

A new survey from Rentals.ca highlights several national trends reflecting an "evolving" rental landscape in Canada.

Canada’s overall vacancy rate increased from 2.0 per cent in 2019 to 3.2 per cent in 2020, according to the latest Rental Market Survey from CMHC – which also includes rent arrears data due to COVID-19.