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Sudbury, ON Real Estate Investment Report — March 2026

March 2026 real estate investment report for Sudbury, Ontario. Comprehensive market analysis including pricing, CMHC rent benchmarks, and investment strategy considerations for buying rental property in Sudbury.

Realist Research · March 29, 2026

Market Overview

Sudbury, Ontario is Canada's #28 largest market by population. This March 2026 report aggregates live MLS listing data from the CREA DDF feed, CMHC rent benchmarks, and community-sourced deal analysis from the Realist.ca platform.

DDF listing data for Sudbury is currently being collected. Check back soon for updated yield metrics.

CMHC Rent Benchmarks

Official CMHC average rents for Sudbury provide the baseline for yield calculations and rent gap analysis:

Unit Type	Avg Monthly Rent
Bachelor	$800/mo
1 Bedroom	$1,000/mo
2 Bedroom	$1,250/mo
3 Bedroom	$1,450/mo

Investment Strategy Considerations

Based on the current data, investors looking at Sudbury should consider:

Research current zoning for secondary suite potential
Compare with surrounding markets for relative value

Use the Realist.ca Deal Analyzer to run detailed underwriting on any Sudbury property, including multi-year projections, stress testing, and strategy comparison.

Is Sudbury a Good Real Estate Investment Market in 2026?

Sudbury, Ontario is a developing market worth monitoring. As Canada's #28 largest metropolitan area, it draws consistent investor interest. This March 2026 edition tracks the metrics that matter for anyone evaluating Sudbury as a place to buy rental property in Canada.

On the rental side, Sudbury features lower rents that favour investors who can acquire properties below market value through distress deals or vendor take-back financing. A typical 2-bedroom unit rents for approximately $1,250/month according to CMHC benchmarks — a critical input for any buy-and-hold analysis.

Methodology

This report is generated using data from the following sources:

CREA DDF — Live MLS listing data including prices, property details, and days on market
CMHC — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation average rent benchmarks by city and unit type
Realist.ca Community — Aggregated deal analysis metrics from the investor community

Net yields are calculated using standardized expense assumptions: 5% vacancy, 8% property management, 5% maintenance, and 0.3% insurance rate. Actual returns may vary based on property-specific conditions.

Past Reports & Related Resources

This report is part of the Realist.ca Monthly Market Report series covering 30 Canadian cities. Browse the full archive of past reports in the Blog & Research section, or explore the interactive Market Report Dashboard for city-by-city comparisons.