One-Third of Renters Spend More Than Half Their Income on Rent: Survey

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A Winter 2025 Renter Feedback Survey from Rentals.ca has revealed that affordability pressures continue across Canada’s rental market.

Based on responses from a total of 503 renters across the nation, the survey highlights how rising rents, constant rent increases, and mismatched budgets continue to shape renter behaviour across markets and age groups.

More than six in ten renters, or 62 per cent say over 30 per cent of their net income goes toward rent...