Finding a Place to Rent in Canada: Top 5 Secure Websites

Finding a place to rent can be a major challenge, especially if you're new to Canada or the city you're considering. It's tough to know the market rate, whether you can trust the landlord, and if the property will be a good place to live. These are all challenging decisions, and in this blog post, we'll uncover the top 5 best and most secure websites to find a rental property. We'll dive deep and show you how they work and if they're legitimate.

1. Rentals.ca: Verified Listings and a Wide Selection

Rentals.ca is great because it offers a large selection of verified rental properties. This means the properties have been screened to ensure they are legitimate. The website is user-friendly, making it easy to navigate and find information.

2. liv.rent: Secure Platform with Landlord Verification

liv.rent is a very secure option because it verifies all landlords and properties on the platform. It's a newer platform in Canada but is growing quickly due to its user experience and security. It's a great option for anyone looking for a rental property. The only downside is the limited selection compared to other websites mentioned in this article.

3. Facebook Marketplace: Proceed with Caution

Facebook can be a great place to find a rental property, but be careful not to give out personal information or deposits before signing a lease agreement. Facebook typically has a large selection and is fairly secure. The best part is you can see the landlord's profile and review it to ensure they are a real person. This can be helpful because a bad landlord can make renting a terrible experience, even if the property is great. So always remember: bad landlord, bad experience.

4. Rentfaster.ca: Volume and Market Insights

Rentfaster.ca is a great website, mainly because of its large volume of listings. They also offer a helpful report that shows the average market rate, so you know what you should be paying and don't get overcharged. (Even though rent is already so high...but that's why we have RentFund, right? 😉 Paying rent without getting a return, regardless of the amount, is madness...because with RentFund you get a return! (Little plug lol)).

5. Kijiji: Deals and Cautions

Kijiji has been around for a long time and is still used by many landlords. The great thing about Kijiji is that you can find some excellent deals because of the lower volume of users, making people more competitive on price. Most properties on Kijiji are older and more affordable. However, Kijiji is also popular with scammers, so always be careful and never give out personal information or deposits until you meet the landlord, see the property, and sign a lease agreement.

In Conclusion

Always be cautious when looking for a rental property. Never give out personal information before viewing the property, meeting the landlord or property manager, and signing a lease agreement. Make sure to research the fair market price for rent in your desired area.

P.s. RentFund will soon launch a "Property Search" feature using AI to search thousands of websites to find the perfect property for you. It will save you time, money, and will be very secure. Sign up for our newsletter to stay updated on its release. This feature will also include a team of professionals to negotiate your rent and help you save at least $100+ per month, so you can use that savings to buy a home!