Average Rent in Ontario 2026 — 1BR & 2BR Prices
A single adult in Ontario typically needs about CA$3,969/month, with rent of CA$1,900 (1BR) as the largest single expense. A family with kids runs closer to CA$6,682/mo.
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In Ontario, the swing factor is rent. Toronto pulls the averages up; smaller cities like Ottawa often run 15–30% cheaper. Groceries, utilities, and transport are far more predictable — what changes a budget most is the apartment.
Cost breakdown — at a glance
Monthly budget — full table
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Salary needed to live here
Rule of thumb: you want take-home pay of at least CA$4,763/mo to live comfortably — roughly CA$76,000/year gross.
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These estimates are approximate and may vary by city, taxes, rent, family size, and personal spending. Use them as a starting point, not a substitute for personalised financial or tax advice.