The Housing in Canada section guides newcomers through every stage of finding a home, from researching short-term rentals before arrival to settling into long-term housing or exploring homeownership.
Discover vital steps to take before and after you arrive in Canada to guide your housing search. From researching the housing market before you arrive to securing a long-term rental after you arrive in Canada, avoiding rentals scams, rental application tips, and more.
Location drives housing costs in Canada, so researching cities will help you discover and compare housing costs when planning where to live in Canada.
Discover how housing costs vary across Canada. With affordability insights like average rent prices and cost of living, you can decide what city to settle in and plan a realistic housing budget.
Your most direct route to connecting with landlords who value newcomers as tenants in cities across Canada.
Discover how to transition from renting to owning and the steps to buying a home, from deciding between renting and buying to learning about mortgage options, insurance, and saving for a down payment.
Discover how organizations such as Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), provincial tenancy boards, and real estate boards support renters and homeowners.
Researching housing in advance gives newcomers a clearer understanding of costs, expectations, and options, making their first weeks in Canada smoother and less stressful.
Housing in Canada offers short-term rentals for new arrivals, long-term rental options, and a path toward homeownership. Newcomers must understand rental applications, affordability, and plan location choices.
Rent varies by city. For example, Toronto and Vancouver have higher average rents, while cities like Calgary, Edmonton, and Sudbury tend to be more affordable.
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