Rents Decline in Canada’s Big Cities, Rise in Smaller Markets: Report

Rents Decline in Canada’s Big Cities, Rise in Smaller Markets: Report
A rental sign is seen outside a building in Ottawa, on April 30, 2020. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld
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A new report says August rental rates fell in some of Canada’s largest and priciest markets to continue a months-long trend, while prices rose in smaller markets.

The report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation finds the average Vancouver rental rate was down six percent from last year to $3,116 for the ninth straight month of declines, while Toronto rents fell seven percent to $2,697 for the seventh month of retreat.