Report
Windsor, ON Real Estate Investment Report — April 2026
Is Windsor a good place to invest in real estate? April 2026 report: 3.9% gross yield, 2.7% net yield, 482 listings analyzed. Complete Windsor, Ontario investment analysis with CMHC rents, pricing trends, and strategy recommendations for Canadian real estate investors.
Market Overview
Windsor, Ontario is Canada's #17 largest market by population. This April 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.
We analyzed 482 active investment-grade listings in Windsor this month.
Investment Yields
Windsor is currently in typical for appreciation-focused strategies with an average gross yield of 3.9% and a net yield of 2.7%.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Avg Gross Yield | 3.9% |
| Median Gross Yield | 3.7% |
| Avg Net Yield | 2.7% |
| Active Listings | 482 |
Pricing & Inventory
The mid-range Windsor market has an average listing price of $600,970 (median: $469,700), with an average price per square foot of $361/sqft.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average List Price | $600,970 |
| Median List Price | $469,700 |
| Avg Price/Sqft | $361 |
| Avg Days on Market | 22 days |
| Avg Bedrooms/Listing | 3.6 |
| Avg Rent/Unit (Est.) | $1,537/mo |
CMHC Rent Benchmarks
Official CMHC average rents for Windsor provide the baseline for yield calculations and rent gap analysis:
| Unit Type | Avg Monthly Rent |
|---|---|
| Bachelor | $800/mo |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,050/mo |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,300/mo |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,500/mo |
Investment Strategy Considerations
Based on the current data, investors looking at Windsor should consider:
- Flip strategy given rapid market absorption
- Airbnb/short-term rental where permitted
- Multiplex conversion or suite addition
Use the Realist.ca Deal Analyzer to run detailed underwriting on any Windsor property, including multi-year projections, stress testing, and strategy comparison.
Is Windsor a Good Real Estate Investment Market in 2026?
Windsor is currently appreciation-driven market, fast-moving with strong demand. With a gross rental yield of 3.9% — below-average for income-focused strategies — Windsor appeals primarily to investors seeking long-term capital appreciation. The median listing price of $469,700 places it in the mid-range for Canadian investment properties.
Properties in Windsor spend an average of 22 days on market before selling. The market moves at a healthy pace, giving investors reasonable time to conduct due diligence while still reflecting strong demand.
On the rental side, Windsor 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 $1,300/month according to CMHC benchmarks — a critical input for any buy-and-hold analysis.
Who Should Invest in Windsor Real Estate?
Based on the current April 2026 data, Windsor is particularly well-suited for:
- Anyone comparing the best cities to invest in real estate in Ontario
How Windsor Compares to Other Canadian Markets
Compared to Toronto, Windsor offers significantly more affordable entry points.
For a detailed city-vs-city comparison including yield maps and historical trends, visit the Monthly Market Report dashboard on Realist.ca.
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.
Related tools: Deal Analyzer · Distress Deals Browser · Monthly Distress Report · Cap Rates Explorer