MoveSmart Rentals

Ottawa · Ontario

National Capital Region

Ottawa rental leasing handled

Ottawa has three rental engines: federal government, the Kanata tech corridor, and universities. We market to each with different strategies.

Market snapshot

Avg 1 bed

$1,850

Avg 2 bed

$2,400

Vacancy

2.5%

YoY rent

+3.4%

Days on market

17 days

Region

Ontario

Ottawa rental market is unique. Federal employees are stable long term tenants who move on policy changes. The tech corridor in Kanata drives professional rental demand. Carleton and University of Ottawa drive student rentals. We segment our marketing by unit type and neighborhood so each property reaches the right audience.

How it works

The process, step by step

  1. 1

    Walkthrough and market segmentation

    We identify the most likely renter pool by neighborhood and unit type, then price accordingly.

  2. 2

    Segmented marketing

    Government workers reached through different channels than tech workers or students.

  3. 3

    Local showings

    Ottawa based agents handle tours. Government workers often want lunch hour or after work slots.

  4. 4

    Lease execution

    Ontario compliant. Bilingual lease packages available when needed.

Why landlords use us in Ottawa

Federal tenant screening expertise

Government employees have specific employment verification patterns. We know what to request.

Kanata tech corridor knowledge

Shopify, Mitel, Kinaxis, and the tech ecosystem. We market through the channels these tenants actually use.

University rental cycles

September move ins, April move outs. We time the marketing window correctly.

Current market trend

Stable government employment driving steady demand, tech sector growth in Kanata

Neighborhoods served

On the ground across the city

  • Centretown
  • Westboro
  • Glebe
  • Sandy Hill
  • New Edinburgh
  • Kanata (Kanata Lakes, Bridlewood, Stittsville)
  • Orleans
  • Barrhaven
  • Nepean
  • Hintonburg

Frequently Asked

Common questions

Yes. Many Ottawa renters prefer French language interactions. Our Ottawa team handles both.

Ready when you are

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