Here is How to Register for Rentals for Newcomers for Free

Rentals for Newcomers is the most direct route to finding accommodation in Canada. It connects newcomers and international students with landlords who value them as tenants.

Finding rental housing in Canada is challenging for those arriving, with high rent prices and vacancy rates at all-time lows.

Rentals for Newcomers also provides invaluable information on many vital issues facing immigrant renters:

Immigration to Canada continues to impact the demand for rental housing, even though Canada has reduced permanent resident targets from 500,000 to 395,000 in 2025, down to 380,00 in 2026, and set a target of 365,000 in 2027.

In December 2024, the average asking rents for all residential property types in Canada fell 3.2 percent compared to the end of 2023, dropping to a 17-month low of $2,109.

Still, despite rents falling across the country, affordability and availability remain key challenges for newcomers. There's a lot of competition for affordable rental housing.

So register today for free and get to your first apartment rental in Canada!

Also, our monthly rental webinar, free for newcomers and international students, will help you with your rental research.

Get the tools needed to find a rental

This webinar aims to provide you with the knowledge and tools to find your housing solution in Canada in the city where you choose to settle.

And don't forget that Canada has hundreds of excellent settlement agencies to help you transition successfully.

Do your rental research before arriving in Canada

You can also check out our latest Housing Newsletter for Newcomers and International Students.

Remember, learn how to register for free at Rentals for Newcomers by clicking here.

Rental Action Plan for Newcomers:

Be sure to do your research BEFORE arriving in Canada.
Follow Rentals for Newcomers for the latest rental news and trends.
Investigate using a real estate agent to help you find a rental.
Look for landlords and property owners offering incentives.
Consider the benefits of becoming a housemate in a home-sharing program.

*Rent prices were accurate when this article was published but may change over time.

If you have a question, please email us at rentals@prepareforcanada.com

Steve Tustin is the Editor for Rentals for Newcomers and a contributing editor for Prepare for Canada. He is also the former managing editor of Storeys.com and a former senior editor at the Globe and Mail and the Toronto Star.

*Rentals for Newcomers used no AI-generated content in the writing of this story, and all sources are cited and credited where possible.