Free rent tools for Canada · Last checked October 26, 2026
How much can the rent go up in 2027?
Official guideline numbers, notice deadlines and deposit limits for Ontario and Manitoba. Every figure shows its source and year.
Quick answer
- Ontario 2027
- 1.9%
- Manitoba 2027
- 3%
- Written notice
- Ontario 90 days · Manitoba 3 months
- How often
- Once every 12 months
What’s new: Manitoba’s 2027 guideline is 3%, and the rent threshold for exemption rises to $2,000 a month.
Try a quick estimate
Type the current monthly rent to see the highest new rent in each province.
New rent at common rent levels
For units covered by the guideline, starting January 1, 2027.
| Current rent | Ontario +1.9% | Manitoba +3% |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000.00 | $1,019.00 | $1,030.00 |
| $1,500.00 | $1,528.50 | $1,545.00 |
| $2,000.00 | $2,038.00 | May be exempt |
| $2,500.00 | $2,547.50 | May be exempt |
“May be exempt” means the rent is at or above Manitoba’s $2,000 threshold. Ask the Residential Tenancies Branch before relying on it.
Start with your situation
I am a landlord
Work out the highest new rent, the latest day to give notice, and the deposit you can hold.
I am a tenant
Check a rent increase you received, find your move-out date, or work out prorated rent.
The tricky parts, explained with examples
Rent rules use a lot of fine print. Each card gives the idea in one line, then a worked example.
Which year's guideline do I use?
The guideline for the year the new rent starts, not the year the notice is sent.
Example
A notice sent in autumn 2026 for rent starting January 1, 2027 uses the 2027 guideline: Ontario 1.9%, Manitoba 3%.
How is the new rent worked out?
Add the guideline percentage to the current rent, then round to the cent.
Example
$1,000.00 + 1.9% = $1,019.00 in Ontario. $1,000.00 + 3% = $1,030.00 in Manitoba.
How much notice, and counted from when?
Ontario needs at least 90 days of written notice. Manitoba needs 3 months.
Example
For a January 1, 2027 increase, the latest notice date is October 3, 2026 in Ontario and September 30, 2026 in Manitoba.
The 12-month rule
Rent can usually go up only once every 12 months, counted from move-in or the last increase.
Example
A tenant moves in on March 1, 2026. The earliest the new rent can start is March 1, 2027, and the notice must go out before that.
When the guideline does not apply
Some units are outside it, but the notice rules still apply.
Example
In Manitoba, a unit renting for $2,000 or more may be exempt from 2027. In Ontario, a building first lived in after November 15, 2018 may be exempt.
How big can a deposit be?
Each province caps deposits differently.
Example
On $1,500.00 rent: Ontario allows at most $1,500.00 (one month, for the last month only). Manitoba allows a security deposit of $750.00 (half a month) and a pet deposit of up to $1,500.00.
Ending a tenancy as a tenant
Notice usually has to cover a full rental period, so the move-out date is not always the day you pick.
Example
Ontario: 60 days' notice, ending at the end of a rental period. Manitoba: notice given by the last day of a period ends the tenancy at the end of the next one.
Ontario guideline by year
- 20271.9%
- 20262.1%
- 20252.5%
- 20242.5%
- 20232.5%
- 20221.2%
- 20210%
- 20202.2%
- 20191.8%
- 20181.8%
The 2021 figure was a government freeze. Source: Ontario.ca: Rent increase guideline.
Manitoba
- 20273%
- 20261.8%
Earlier Manitoba years will be added once confirmed on an official page.
Ontario and Manitoba side by side
| Ontario | Manitoba | |
|---|---|---|
| Written notice of an increase | 90 days | 3 months |
| Rent deposit | One month’s rent at most, for the last month only | Half a month (security) plus up to one month (pet) |
| Tenant ending a monthly tenancy | 60 days, ending at the end of a rental period | Notice by the last day of a period ends it at the end of the next |
All tools
- Ontario Rent Increase CalculatorOntario guideline, notice date and checks.
- Manitoba Rent Increase CalculatorManitoba guideline, notice date and checks.
- Notice to End a TenancyA tenant's move-out date and the latest day to give notice.
- Landlord Entry Notice CheckerIs a landlord's 24-hour notice long enough? Earliest time of entry.
- Rent Deposit CheckerHighest deposit allowed, the return date and estimated interest.
- Rent Affordability CalculatorHow much rent fits your income, by the common 30% guide.
- Prorated Rent CalculatorRent for part of a month when you move in or out.
Common questions
Can a landlord raise the rent twice in a year?
Usually not. In both provinces rent can generally go up only once in 12 months, counted from the move-in date or the last increase. There are a few exceptions, so check with the tribunal if you are unsure.
Does the guideline apply to my unit?
Often, but not always. Newer buildings, higher-rent units and some kinds of social housing can be outside it. The calculators ask a few questions and warn you when your unit might be exempt.
What if the notice is late?
The increase cannot start on the date in the notice. The new rent needs a later start date, with proper notice. The calculators warn you when a planned notice date is too late.
Is this legal advice?
No. RentMath gives general information with the official source beside each number. For your situation, ask the Landlord and Tenant Board (Ontario) or the Residential Tenancies Branch (Manitoba), or a paralegal or lawyer.
Official sources, no tracking, no account.
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