STR Market Report
Toronto, ON
Ontario, Canada • Short-Term Rental Market
Key Market Metrics
43%
Entire-home, active listings
Occupancy Rate
~13 nights booked per month on average
$150
Median, entire-home
Avg Nightly Rate
Typical price per night charged by whole-home hosts in this market
6,953
Had a review in past 12 mo
Active Listings
Whole-home Airbnbs with at least 1 recent guest review — active supply
$1,935
~13 booked nights / month
Est. Monthly Revenue
Directional gross booking revenue estimate before fees, expenses, and seasonality shifts
Restricted
Heavy restrictions — often limited to owner-occupied primary residences or capped permits
Regulatory Risk
Quick Investor Read
Higher-risk setup due to weaker demand, pricing constraints, or regulation. Underwrite conservatively.
Market Dynamics
3 nights
Typical host minimum
Median Min Stay
Most common minimum booking length. Short = weekenders welcome. Long (7+ nights) = weekly guests only.
10%
Hosts with 5+ listings
Pro Host Rate
Mostly individual hosts — less institutional competition, more room for a standout listing
1.3/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.
71%
Have a permit on file
Licensed Listings
High compliance rate — regulations are actively enforced here. Budget for permitting before listing.
☀️ Demand Seasonality: Year-round demand
Strong demand across all seasons — minimal seasonal revenue volatility
Market Overview
toronto-canada is an emerging short-term rental market with growing demand from tourism, business travel, and outdoor recreation. Detailed editorial content coming soon.
Top STR Neighborhoods
Highest Occupancy Pocket
Waterfront Communities-The Island
Avg occupancy: 43.7%
Best Balanced Opportunity
Waterfront Communities-The Island
Healthy mix of demand, pricing, and listing depth
- 1Waterfront Communities-The Island
- 2Niagara
- 3Annex
- 4Church-Yonge Corridor
- 5Moss Park
Ranked by active listing count (Inside Airbnb data).
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Live Market Analytics
Source: Inside Airbnb · 2026-01-16Listing Locations & Pricing
Listing Types
- Entire Home67%
- Private Room32.6%
- Shared Room0.2%
- Hotel Room0.1%
Takeaway: entire home apt dominates this market snapshot.
Price Distribution (per night)
Price distribution is not available yet for this market sample.
Takeaway: the highest concentration of listings sits in the Under $50 nightly range.
Occupancy Rate Distribution
Takeaway: most listings cluster around 0–10% occupancy.
Monthly Seasonality (from booking calendar)
Peak month in this snapshot: Nov (51.8% occupancy).
Neighbourhood Breakdown (top 15)
| Neighbourhood | Listings ↓ | Avg Price | Occupancy | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfront Communities-The Island | 2,659 | — | 43.7% | — |
| Niagara | 585 | — | 41% | — |
| Church-Yonge Corridor | 512 | — | 36.9% | — |
| Annex | 511 | — | 35.6% | — |
| Kensington-Chinatown | 438 | — | 35% | — |
| Moss Park | 420 | — | 42.5% | — |
| Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction | 387 | — | 41% | — |
| Bay Street Corridor | 370 | — | 41.3% | — |
| Trinity-Bellwoods | 354 | — | 43.1% | — |
| Willowdale East | 314 | — | 32.1% | — |
| South Riverdale | 290 | — | 38.2% | — |
| Little Portugal | 275 | — | 36% | — |
| Palmerston-Little Italy | 235 | — | 40.5% | — |
| York University Heights | 222 | — | 40.6% | — |
| Islington-City Centre West | 200 | — | 39% | — |
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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Investment Score Breakdown
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 Toronto a higher-risk choice for new STR investors.
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