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STR Market Report
Ontario, Canada • Short-Term Rental Market
42%
Entire-home, active listings
Occupancy Rate
~13 nights booked per month on average
$105
Median, entire-home
Avg Nightly Rate
Typical price per night charged by whole-home hosts in this market
1,195
Had a review in past 12 mo
Active Listings
Whole-home Airbnbs with at least 1 recent guest review — active supply
$1,323
~13 booked nights / month
Est. Monthly Revenue
Directional gross booking revenue estimate before fees, expenses, and seasonality shifts
Licensed
Permit required — manageable for most operators with proper compliance
Regulatory Risk
Higher-risk setup due to weaker demand, pricing constraints, or regulation. Underwrite conservatively.
3 nights
Typical host minimum
Median Min Stay
Most common minimum booking length. Short = weekenders welcome. Long (7+ nights) = weekly guests only.
22%
Hosts with 5+ listings
Pro Host Rate
Mostly individual hosts — less institutional competition, more room for a standout listing
1.7/mo
Median reviews per month
Booking Velocity
How quickly typical listings earn new reviews — a proxy for how often properties get booked. Higher = stronger demand.
67%
Have a permit on file
Licensed Listings
Moderate compliance — licensing is required but enforcement is inconsistent
Strong demand across all seasons — minimal seasonal revenue volatility
ottawa-canada is an emerging short-term rental market with growing demand from tourism, business travel, and outdoor recreation. Detailed editorial content coming soon.
Premium Pricing Pocket
College
Avg nightly rate: $203
Highest Occupancy Pocket
Capital
Avg occupancy: 51.8%
Best Balanced Opportunity
Capital
Healthy mix of demand, pricing, and listing depth
Ranked by active listing count (Inside Airbnb data).
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Takeaway: entire home apt dominates this market snapshot.
Takeaway: the highest concentration of listings sits in the $51–100 nightly range.
Takeaway: most listings cluster around 0–10% occupancy.
| Neighbourhood | Listings ↓ | Avg Price | Occupancy | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rideau-Vanier | 400 | $134 | 35.1% | — |
| Somerset | 248 | $164 | 46.2% | — |
| Barrhaven | 158 | $125 | 37% | — |
| Gloucester-South Nepean | 154 | $161 | 30.6% | — |
| Kitchissippi | 146 | $143 | 49.9% | — |
| Rideau-Rockcliffe | 142 | $115 | 38.8% | — |
| Rideau-Goulbourn | 128 | $144 | 41.4% | — |
| Stittsville-Kanata West | 125 | $124 | 44.4% | — |
| Capital | 118 | $158 | 51.8% | — |
| College | 117 | $203 | 32.9% | — |
| Bay | 95 | $167 | 47% | — |
| Innes | 94 | $112 | 35% | — |
| Alta Vista | 90 | $127 | 46.5% | — |
| Gloucester-Southgate | 90 | $135 | 39.9% | — |
| Knoxdale-Merivale | 82 | $106 | 43.2% | — |
Source: Inside Airbnb. Click column headers to sort.
Analytics derived from Inside Airbnb public datasets. Data reflects the snapshot date above. Not financial advice.
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Score formula: Occupancy (max 45 pts) + ADR (max 30 pts) + Regulatory environment (up to 25 pts). Max score: 100.
Challenging market — lower occupancy, rate constraints, or restrictive regulations make Ottawa a higher-risk choice for new STR investors.
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