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Rent Decline Canada

7 Oct to 9 Oct
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Average rents across Canada fell for the 24th consecutive month, marking two full years of rent declines and one of the longest downturns for the Canadian rental market in recent history, a report by Rentals.ca and Urbanation said.

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Global News7 Oct

Average rents across Canada have fallen for 24 consecutive months according to a report by Rentals.ca and Urbanation, with September’s average asking rent at $2,034, marking the longest downturn in recent history. The decline is particularly sharp in Toronto and Vancouver due to over-supply, though other markets like studio condos experienced an even steeper drop of 9.6 per cent compared to September 2025.

Rents in Canada have fallen for 24 consecutive months, report says →
National Post9 Oct

Canadian rental prices have dropped 4.2% over the past year, falling to $2,034 on average in September, according to Rentals.ca. This decline marks 24 consecutive months of yearly decreases and aligns with predictions made when the federal government reduced immigration levels starting in October 2024. The article attributes this trend partly to slower population growth but also highlights that increased rental…

FIRST READING: Just as predicted, immigration cuts keep yielding lower rents →

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Rents in Canada have fallen for 24 consecutive months, report says Global News · attributed to a source

Average asking rent down 2.9% in B.C. in September, marking 2 years of decreases: report CBC · attributed to a source

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  1. 7 Oct

    Average rents across Canada fell for the 24th consecutive month, marking two full years of rent declines and one of the longest downturns for the Canadian rental market in recent history, a report by Rentals.ca and Urbanation said.

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Where to start FIRST READING: Just as predicted, immigration cuts keep yielding lower rents National Post

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