{"id":47680,"date":"2025-03-06T10:56:38","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T15:56:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prepareforcanada.com\/?p=47680"},"modified":"2026-03-18T12:47:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T16:47:58","slug":"how-to-find-accommodation-in-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/blog\/housing\/settlement-journey\/pre-arrival\/how-to-find-accommodation-in-canada","title":{"rendered":"How Can Newcomers Find the Right Home in Canada?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Finding affordable rental apartments in Canada can be challenging for newcomers and international students. This overview offers valuable tips on finding accommodation in Canada and preparing for a successful housing search. While finding a short-term rental before you arrive is vital, the hard work is finding affordable long-term housing. Researching the housing market before you arrive will provide you with information about rental prices in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Finding-the-Right-Home-in-Canada-Image-1.jpg\" alt=\"Skyscrapers and downtown rentals in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. \" class=\"wp-image-247267\" style=\"width:625px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/03\/12105030\/Finding-the-Right-Home-in-Canada-Image-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/03\/12105030\/Finding-the-Right-Home-in-Canada-Image-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/03\/12105030\/Finding-the-Right-Home-in-Canada-Image-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Edmonton, Alberta<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-an-overview-of-2025-rental-prices-in-canada\"><strong>An Overview of 2025 Rental Prices in Canada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Rental prices in Canada soared in recent years. Prices rose in Edmonton, Saskatoon, and Regina, as people left high-rent cities like Toronto and Vancouver in search of more affordable rent. Only recently have prices started to fall, a trend experts say will continue throughout 2025. However, while rental prices are decreasing in many cities, affordability remains an issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Finding-the-Right-Home-in-Canada-Image-2.jpg\" alt=\"A woman is using an online website to find rental apartments and rent prices in Canada. \" class=\"wp-image-247268\" style=\"width:625px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/03\/12111932\/Finding-the-Right-Home-in-Canada-Image-2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/03\/12111932\/Finding-the-Right-Home-in-Canada-Image-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/03\/12111932\/Finding-the-Right-Home-in-Canada-Image-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-off-white \" style=\" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-find-accommodation-in-canada-with-rental-for-newcomers\"><strong>How to Find Accommodation in Canada<\/strong> <strong>with Rental for Newcomers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">Many newcomers turn to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/rentals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rentals for Newcomers&nbsp;(RFN)<\/a> to find accommodation in Canada<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Why has RFN become so popular with newcomers seeking their first rental home in Canada? RFN helps people avoid the headaches, heartaches, and expenses of their rental search by promoting landlords who value newcomers.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-register-for-free\"><strong>Register for Free!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For immigrants arriving in Canada\u2019s competitive rental market, Rentals for Newcomers is invaluable. Plus, it\u2019s FREE, but you must create an account! <a href=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/rentals\">Register for free<\/a> and connect with landlords.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-transparent \" style=\" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-find-affordable-apartments-in-canada\"><strong>How to Find Affordable Apartments in Canada?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Rent prices vary across Canada, and some cities offer more affordable housing options. Researching and comparing rental prices can help you identify affordable cities. Equally important is exploring the local job market to ensure suitable job opportunities in your field exist. Researching local housing prices and job market conditions is the best way to build a strong financial foundation in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Finding-the-Right-Home-in-Canada-Image-3.jpg\" alt=\"A couple is using a tablet to find affordable rental accommodation in Canada.\" class=\"wp-image-247271\" style=\"width:625px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/03\/12112334\/Finding-the-Right-Home-in-Canada-Image-3.jpg 900w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/03\/12112334\/Finding-the-Right-Home-in-Canada-Image-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/03\/12112334\/Finding-the-Right-Home-in-Canada-Image-3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-research-canada-s-rental-housing-market\"><strong>Research Canada&#8217;s Rental Housing Market<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Newcomers seeking accommodation in Canada must research the rental market before arriving. Knowing the rental landscape can help you find your first home more quickly. Rentals for Newcomers is a great place to begin your research and find affordable apartments in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Finding-the-Right-Home-in-Canada-Image-4.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of a person completing a renters insurance policy form.\" class=\"wp-image-247277\" style=\"width:625px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/03\/12120537\/Finding-the-Right-Home-in-Canada-Image-4.jpg 900w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/03\/12120537\/Finding-the-Right-Home-in-Canada-Image-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/03\/12120537\/Finding-the-Right-Home-in-Canada-Image-4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Rentals for Newcomers provides information about why you need renters insurance in Canada.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-rentals-for-newcomers-can-help-you-find-accommodation-in-canada\"><strong>How Rentals for Newcomers Can Help You Find Accommodation in Canada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to hosting rental listings from across Canada, RFN (a Prepare for Canada resource) provides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Current rental prices in Canada\u2019s major cities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A helpful <a href=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/guides\/rental-application-guide-new\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">newcomer&#8217;s renter guide<\/a> to craft a winning rental application<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/housing\/settlement-journey\/arrival\/how-can-newcomers-avoid-rental-scams-10-smart-tips\">Tips to avoid rental scams<\/a>, impress Canadian landlords, and rent without a credit history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information on <a href=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/managing-money\/insurance\/tenant-insurance-in-canada-for-newcomers\">why you need tenant insurance<\/a>, how to get it, and much more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Dave Frattini, the Managing Partner at Prepare for Canada and Rentals for Newcomers, says RFN is an invaluable tool to find accommodation in Canada. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"\">\n    <div class=\"hs-cta-embed hs-cta-simple-placeholder hs-cta-embed-203389095079\"\r\n  style=\"max-width:100%; max-height:100%; width:948px;height:337px\" data-hubspot-wrapper-cta-id=\"203389095079\">\r\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com\/web-interactives\/public\/v1\/track\/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLLZpBQrYkudKPKCsi%2B3gj1tTBbO9MAODfgaK%2F5aAPIYgA1HbuFj1E70vtHPJCDNctQP7zj4mkjEPU6876I%2BUIR7oDN6AY946JRGeTpGAKFN5bnaZwJ0Cjnp%2F2d5w9LG14NO0DuFDioQGivpyMWv4cvIublav2%2BoQ0KCQa2uPJdX3q8I%2FoY1gMi05HB5UNx7BfWHvuCC6y0XmtqOzMk%2Fux06gRCOpL3zeershXbmsaurZ1z8oBf1SLGC1zK11WZoy%2FXB%2FFollF8P0pUnRyDRWqI5W%2FDoJX8DXMgsooN3s%2B0njAhBO1%2BUVCU%3D&#038;webInteractiveContentId=203389095079&#038;portalId=470123\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\">\r\n    <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Renting your First Home CTA\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/470123\/interactive-203389095079.png\" style=\"height: 100%; width: 100%; object-fit: fill\"\r\n      onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" \/>\r\n  <\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-prepare-to-find-accommodation-in-canada\"><strong>Prepare to Find Accommodation in Canada<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSearching for affordable accommodation in Canada is more difficult than ever for newcomers,\u201d said Frattini. He&nbsp;offers these tips to prepare to find rental accommodation in Canada: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify the <a href=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/housing\/settlement-journey\/pre-arrival\/types-of-housing\">type of housing<\/a> and size you need for your family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Research rental prices in the city where you plan to settle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gather essential documents to provide to potential landlords<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cSell yourself\u201d with <a href=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/housing\/settlement-journey\/arrival\/rental-application-tips\">rental application tips<\/a> to impress a landlord as a reliable and trustworthy tenant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Finding-the-Right-Home-in-Canada-Image-5.jpg\" alt=\"A young couple is meeting with a landlord when looking to find accommodation in Canada. \" class=\"wp-image-247284\" style=\"width:625px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/03\/12124856\/Finding-the-Right-Home-in-Canada-Image-5.jpg 900w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/03\/12124856\/Finding-the-Right-Home-in-Canada-Image-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/03\/12124856\/Finding-the-Right-Home-in-Canada-Image-5-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Newcomers must &#8220;sell themselves&#8221; as suitable tenants to landlords.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Frattini emphasizes that \u201cnewcomers must put their best foot forward when they meet landlords. Landlords can select the pick of the crop tenants for affordable rentals in prime locations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cRentals for Newcomers is a great example of a partner agency,\u201d said Jesse Greenwell, head of Communications Culture and Inclusivity at Mainstreet Equity Corp. Mainstreet is a leading real estate company for mid-market apartment rentals in Western Canada, \u201cwhich can help prepare newcomers for Canada\u2019s rental market.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-does-rfn-help-newcomers-avoid-rental-scams\"><strong>How Does RFN Help Newcomers Avoid Rental Scams?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>RFN has access to the latest rental technology, tools, insights, and trends. This rental <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>technology allows RFN to verify landlords and ensure that scam listings are not on its site to protect newcomers. Sites like Craigslist and Kijiji are vulnerable to rental scams that target newcomers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Finding-the-Right-Home-in-Canada-Image-6.jpg\" alt=\"Cheerful parents are seated on the floor with their young child after finding an affordable apartment in Canada.\" class=\"wp-image-247323\" style=\"width:625px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/03\/12161204\/Finding-the-Right-Home-in-Canada-Image-6.jpg 900w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/03\/12161204\/Finding-the-Right-Home-in-Canada-Image-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/03\/12161204\/Finding-the-Right-Home-in-Canada-Image-6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-get-verified-rental-listings-nbsp\"><strong>Get Verified Rental Listings&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cImportantly, our listings are well managed,\u201d said Frattini. \u201cThe platform is driven digitally and manually and we inform and update our audience about scams in the rental market in blog posts.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-summary\"><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Although rent prices are slowly decreasing and vacancy rates are improving, finding accommodation in Canada remains challenging for newcomers. Experts say this trend will continue throughout 2025. So, it&#8217;s vital to research and prepare to find your first long-term rental. Using Rentals for Newcomers can make your search easier, and faster, and help you avoid rental scams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":246817,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"footnotes":""},"categories":[562],"tags":[53],"class_list":["post-47680","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pre-arrival","tag-renting-accommodation"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.4 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Find Accommodation in Canada: A Newcomer\u2019s Guide<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover how to find accommodation in Canada with tips on renting, housing 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