Average rent went up another 11% in past year — and even getting a roommate doesn't help much

Canada's rental crisis is getting worse, according to a new report that found the average price to rent an apartment last month was $2,149 — up by more than 11 per cent in the past 12 months.

Average rent went up another 11% in past year — and even getting a roommate doesn't help much
A rental availability sign showing no vacancy is pictured outside of an apartment building in B.C. on a fall day.

Canada's rental crisis is getting worse, according to a new report that found the average price to rent an apartment last month was $2,149 — up by more than 11 per cent in the past 12 months.