Ontario city is suddenly one of the most in-demand places for renters in Canada

Hamilton, Ontario, saw the largest increase in renter interest in Q4 2025, with favourited listings up 207%, moving it to #2 nationally. Page views rose 13% and saved searches by 72%, driven by renters priced out of Toronto seeking affordability. Kitchener also gained, rising to #13 with a 158% increase in favourited listings. Toronto ranked #12 but experienced declines in page views, favourites, and saved searches.