Compare rental platforms

Apartments.com

Apartments.com Canada

CoStar Group's rental search platform, recently expanded to Canada with AI-powered smart search. Browse apartments, houses, condos, and townhouses across Canadian cities with bilingual English/French support.

Best for: This platform is ideal for renters seeking diverse housing options in major Canadian cities with language support.

• housing
• Canada nationwide
• mid

Kijiji

Kijiji

Canada most popular classifieds marketplace with a massive real estate and rentals section covering houses, apartments, rooms, and commercial spaces.

Best for: This platform is ideal for renters looking for diverse housing options at various price points across Canada.

• housing
• CA nationwide — strongest in Ontario, Alberta, BC
• budget

CMHC

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation — the federal Crown corporation providing affordable housing programs, rental market data, and funding for housing providers across all provinces.

Best for: This service is best for housing providers and communities seeking funding for affordable housing projects.

• housing
• CA nationwide — all provinces and territories
• budget

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Canada

World largest car rental company with 600+ locations across Canada, offering vehicles from economy to luxury plus truck and van rentals.

Best for: Ideal for travelers seeking a variety of vehicle options, from budget to luxury, across Canada.

• vehicle
• CA — 600+ locations across all provinces
• mid

Zumper

Zumper

AI-powered apartment and room finder operating across North America with strong Canadian market presence in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Calgary.

Best for: This platform is best for renters seeking convenience and a streamlined search process for apartments in urban areas.

• housing
• CA — Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, Ottawa, Edmonton
• mid

Airbnb

Airbnb

Global short-term rental marketplace with hundreds of thousands of Canadian listings across vacation homes, apartments, and unique stays in every province.

Best for: This platform is best for travelers looking for unique stays and local experiences in Canada. It appeals to those who appreciate variety and flexibility in their accommodations.

• vacation
• CA — all provinces and territories, 100K+ listings
• mid

Realtor.ca

Realtor.ca

Canada's official real estate platform by CREA, featuring rental listings for apartments, condos, and houses across all provinces and territories.

Best for: Best for renters looking for a wide variety of housing options across Canada. It caters to those who appreciate a well-established platform.

• housing
• CA nationwide — all provinces and territories
• mid

Rentals.ca

Rentals.ca

Canadian apartment and rental search platform with verified listings, map-based search, and detailed property profiles across major cities.

Best for: Best for renters seeking a straightforward platform to find apartments in major Canadian cities.

• housing
• CA — Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, Ottawa, Edmonton and 200+ cities
• mid

liv.rent

liv.rent

Canadian rental platform focused on safety and verification, with AI-powered filters and ID-verified landlords. Strong presence in BC and Ontario.

Best for: Ideal for renters who prioritize safety and verified listings in British Columbia and Ontario.

• housing
• CA — Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Richmond, Kelowna, Toronto, Montreal
• mid

RentFaster.ca

RentFaster.ca

Western Canada's leading rental platform with thousands of verified listings across Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. Known for detailed filters, verified photos, and a property rented every 4 minutes.

Best for: This platform is ideal for renters looking for a wide range of housing options across Western Canada, from apartments to houses.

• housing
• Alberta, BC, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario
• mid