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Compare vacancy rates and average rents across nearby areas.
Updated November 2026
As of November 2026, the rental vacancy rate in Downtown is 4.3%, based on Real-IQ's daily tracking of 238 active listings. That is above the balanced range, meaning renters have more choice and rent growth tends to cool.
Average asking rent in Downtown currently sits at $1,025 for a studio, $1,395 for a one-bedroom, $1,850 for a two-bedroom. These figures refresh every 24 hours from live listings, so they reflect what tenants are being asked to pay today — not a survey taken months ago.
| Unit Type | Average Asking Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio / Bachelor | $1,025 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,395 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,850 |
As of November 2026, the rental vacancy rate in Downtown is 4.3% according to Real-IQ's daily tracking of 238 active listings. That is above the balanced range, meaning renters have more choice and rent growth tends to cool.
As of November 2026, average asking rent in Downtown is $1,025 for a studio, $1,395 for a one-bedroom, $1,850 for a two-bedroom. These figures are refreshed every 24 hours from active rental listings.
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With a vacancy rate of 4.3%, Downtown is currently a renter's market. That is above the balanced range, meaning renters have more choice and rent growth tends to cool.
Real-IQ refreshes Downtown vacancy and average-rent figures every 24 hours using active rental listings. That differs from CMHC's Rental Market Report, which is published only once a year and can be several months out of date by the time it is released.
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