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Slowest Leasing Buildings in the GTA: June 2026 Rental Data & Analysis

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Our tracked dataset for June 2026 reveals a rental market navigating a delicate, slow-motion transition. We tracked 5,352 completed leases over the month, yielding a market average price of $2,549.66 and a minimal market-wide rent growth of just 0.08%. While the broader market's baseline average completed days on market (DOM) registered a relatively swift 27.1 days, the massive volume of active inventory remaining at month-end—totaling 7,874 units—signals building undercurrents of oversupply. A critical look at the active listings shows that 2,525 of these properties are already classified as high-DOM units, indicating a market average active DOM of 28.5 days and a median of 19 days.

Slowest Leasing Buildings (June 2026)

The table below highlights the under-performing condominium buildings across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) experiencing severe leasing friction.

Project / Address Municipality Completed Leases Avg DOM Rent Change
Element
Toronto
2
255.1 days -11.36%
500 Dawes
Toronto
0
225.2 days —
Greenwich Village
Toronto
0
113.0 days —
Kazmir Condos
Toronto
1
99.8 days -16.49%
Parkside Village - The Park Residences
Mississauga
1
95.6 days -24.58%
O2 Maisonettes on George
Toronto
1
93.8 days +52.13%
The Bond
Toronto
7
92.3 days +6.51%
WM Westmount
Oakville
1
83.0 days —
Residences of Royal Connaught
Hamilton
1
82.9 days +12.37%
The Plaza
North York
0
82.7 days —
Glen Hill Condos
Toronto
4
60.6 days -38.06%
Yorkville Plaza
Toronto
3
75.3 days -26.32%
X - The Condominium
Toronto
1
81.3 days +6.5%
Westmount Boutique Residences
North York
1
44.0 days +10.74%
Radio Arts
Hamilton
10
62.4 days -9.71%
1950 Main West
Hamilton
2
74.7 days -20.24%
Residences at the Consilium II
Scarborough
1
31.7 days -5.36%
Ellipse I
Scarborough
1
32.3 days -7.89%
Paradigm - Centre Tower
Burlington
2
38.8 days +0.93%
150 Main West (Regency on Main)
Hamilton
9
45.1 days —

Key Findings

1

Structural Stalls Lock Up Over 32% of GTA Active Rental Inventory

Our tracking reveals that 2,525 out of 7,874 active listings at the end of June 2026 have entered high-DOM stagnation, pushing the market stagnation ratio to 32.07%. This indicates that while transaction velocities appear healthy on the surface, a massive portion of the market is suffering from severe structural friction that standard baseline absorption metrics fail to capture.

2

Severe Carry-Cost Penalties Force -38.06% Capital Concession at Glen Hill Condos

We observed severe transactional lag times for completed deals, exemplified by Glen Hill Condos at 505 Glencairn Avenue, where landords endured an average of 126.5 days to close. Overcoming this friction required a steep pricing correction of -38.06%, highlighting the heavy financial toll and vacancy costs landlords are facing to secure tenancies in stalling premium segments.

3

Zero-Turnover Gridlock Freezes Active Inventory at 500 Dawes Road

Our data indicates a complete flatline in localized turnover at 500 Dawes Road, which registered an inventory turnover rate of 0.00% across its 14 stagnant active units. These units have lingered on the market for an average of 225.2 days without a single completed lease, signaling a critical mismatch between asking prices and physical asset quality.

The Gridlock: Stagnant Active Inventory

Our data reveals structural gridlocks in specific buildings where active inventory remains completely stalled, locking up capital and exposing a profound disconnect between landlord expectations and market realities. An ultra-low or flatlined 0.00% inventory turnover ratio highlights acute building-specific friction, where listing volume continues to build without attracting qualified renters.

High Vacancy

Element

20 Blue Jays Way, Toronto

  • Stagnant Active Units: 7 active units
  • Average Days Vacant: 255.1 days
  • Inventory Turnover Rate: 18.18%

"Our tracking shows an average active DOM of 255.1 days at Element, representing one of the most severe active backlogs in the downtown core. Despite landlords capitulating with a sharp rent reduction of -11.36% down to a current average lease price of $2,925.00, inventory velocity remains structurally frozen. This demonstrates that minor pricing concessions are failing to overcome localized supply dilution in this high-density micro-pocket."

High Vacancy

500 Dawes

500 Dawes Road, Toronto

  • Stagnant Active Units: 14 active units
  • Average Days Vacant: 225.2 days
  • Inventory Turnover Rate: 0.00%

"With 14 stagnant units and an inventory turnover rate of 0.00%, our data highlights 500 Dawes Road as a prime example of systemic market rejection. The massive average active DOM of 225.2 days, combined with zero completed leases, signals a complete mismatch in product positioning or building-level distress. Immediate capital improvements or a fundamental repositioning of the leasing strategy are required to break this absolute flatline."

High Vacancy

Greenwich Village

861 Sheppard Avenue, Toronto

  • Stagnant Active Units: 3 active units
  • Average Days Vacant: 113.0 days
  • Inventory Turnover Rate: 0.00%

"Our tracking shows Greenwich Village failing to capture any leasing velocity, resulting in a 0.00% inventory turnover rate and an average active DOM of 113.0 days. Because rent change metrics remain N/A due to a lack of lease completions, landlords here appear resistant to adjusting expectations. This stubborn stance in a submarket with emerging supply options is compounding carrying costs with no relief in sight."

High Vacancy

Kazmir Condos

6 Chartwell Road, Toronto

  • Stagnant Active Units: 4 active units
  • Average Days Vacant: 99.8 days
  • Inventory Turnover Rate: 14.29%

"While Kazmir Condos saw a single completed lease with an ultra-short 4.0-day DOM, its remaining active inventory tells a far more troubled story with an average active DOM of 99.8 days. Our data indicates a sharp rent contraction of -16.49% to $1,950.00, illustrating that the solo completion was a highly discounted outlier. The lingering active units suggest that wider market demand is rejecting the current pricing premium for the rest of the building's inventory."

High Vacancy

Parkside Village - The Park Residences

4099 Brickstone Mews, Mississauga

  • Stagnant Active Units: 3 active units
  • Average Days Vacant: 95.6 days
  • Inventory Turnover Rate: 16.67%

"Our observations at Parkside Village show active listings averaging 95.6 days vacant, despite a significant rent correction of -24.58% down to $2,250.00. This heavy downward pricing pressure, combined with an inventory turnover rate of just 16.67%, highlights intense competition within Mississauga's high-rise clusters. Landlords are currently caught in a race to the bottom, where even deep price cuts are failing to stimulate rapid absorption."

The Carry Cost Crunch: Delayed Leasing

We observed multiple properties where transactions were successfully finalized, but only after exposing landlords to painful carrying costs due to severe transactional lag. This delay underscores the severe friction in premium segments where tenants are dictating terms, forcing landlords into steep rent corrections to secure tenancy.

High Friction

Glen Hill Condos

505 Glencairn Avenue, Toronto

  • Completed Leases: 4 leases
  • Average Days To Close: 126.5 days
  • Pricing Correction: -38.06%

"We tracked a painful 126.5 average days to close at Glen Hill Condos, pointing to severe friction in high-end mid-rise segments. Landlords were forced to capitulate with a massive -38.06% pricing correction, bringing the average lease price to $2,787.50. This reveals that premium properties without aggressive, early pricing strategies face compounding vacancies that quickly erode annual yield."

High Friction

Yorkville Plaza

155 Yorkville Ave, Toronto

  • Completed Leases: 3 leases
  • Average Days To Close: 109.3 days
  • Pricing Correction: -26.32%

"Our data highlights Yorkville Plaza as a clear victim of premium-tier friction, with completed leases taking an average of 109.3 days to finalize. Despite its prestigious Yorkville address, breaking market inertia required a steep -26.32% downward adjustment in rent down to $2,450.00. Landlords in luxury micro-markets can no longer rely solely on prestige to sustain yield, especially when competing with newer rental completions."

High Friction

X - The Condominium

110 Charles St E, Toronto

  • Completed Leases: 1 leases
  • Average Days To Close: 101.0 days
  • Pricing Correction: +6.50%

"While our tracking shows a modest pricing increase of 6.50% to $2,950.00, the single completed lease at X - The Condominium endured a staggering 101.0 days on market. This prolonged exposure highlights a high-friction transaction environment where holding out for a target rent premium results in a severe carrying-cost penalty. Investors must weigh the nominal gains of a slightly higher rent against more than three months of unmitigated vacancy."

High Friction

Westmount Boutique Residences

700 Sheppard Ave W, North York

  • Completed Leases: 1 leases
  • Average Days To Close: 91.0 days
  • Pricing Correction: +10.74%

"Westmount Boutique Residences recorded a single completed lease that languished for 91.0 days, even with a tracked rent increase of 10.74% to $2,750.00. This anomaly demonstrates that while localized demand for specific layouts exists, the transactional pace is exceptionally sluggish. Holding out for a rent premium in North York's competitive corridor is proving to be a high-risk strategy that amplifies landlord carrying costs."

High Friction

Radio Arts

206 King Street W, Hamilton

  • Completed Leases: 10 leases
  • Average Days To Close: 69.2 days
  • Pricing Correction: -9.71%

"Our data indicates high transaction volume at Radio Arts with 10 completed leases, but these deals took an average of 69.2 days to close. To clear this inventory, landlords accepted a -9.71% reduction in rents, averaging $1,580.00. This combination of elevated DOM and downward pricing pressures reveals a highly competitive local market in Hamilton where supply is outstripping absorption rates."

Market Insights & Strategic Outlook

Tenant Leverage Playbook

Savvy tenants can command substantial concessions and rent discounts by targeting high-stagnation micro-pockets identified in our June 2026 data. Properties like Glen Hill Condos and Yorkville Plaza, which have experienced severe pricing pain with adjustments of -38.06% and -26.32% respectively, offer premium opportunities for renters to negotiate below-market rates. Additionally, massive building-wide backlogs at 500 Dawes (where units have lingered for an average of 225.2 days with zero leasing velocity) provide immense leverage for tenants to demand rent-free months, waived utility fees, or highly flexible lease terms.

Investor Survival Guide

To mitigate the devastating cash-flow drag of long-standing vacancy cycles, property investors and asset managers must adopt a proactive, data-driven approach. Waiting for historical peak rents is a failing strategy in the current climate, as evidenced by buildings where units average over 90 to 200 days vacant. Investors should implement rapid, incremental price adjustments within the first 14 days of listing rather than holding out and facing carrying costs that far outweigh a minor monthly rent reduction. Furthermore, focus on optimizing non-pricing elements—such as offering flexible lease starts, upgrading digital marketing collateral, or providing minor cosmetic unit refreshes—to capture immediate renter attention before a listing becomes structurally stale.

Macro Leasing Velocity Assessment

Our comparative analysis reveals a deeply bifurcated market dynamics where systemic real estate momentum seems healthy on the surface, but hides acute hyper-local blocks. Nationally or regionally, a baseline average completed DOM of 27.1 days suggests a liquid, functioning rental market. However, when 32.07% of active inventory is structurally stagnant, it becomes clear that certain sub-segments, municipalities, and specific high-density condo towers are suffering from acute indigestion. This structural friction is driven by localized oversupply, uncompetitive asking rents, and a tenant base that is highly selective, resulting in dramatic micro-market stalls that demand localized asset-level interventions.

Data Methodology & Integrity

To ensure the highest level of accuracy and eliminate statistical noise, this report relies on strict data filtering parameters. We exclusively highlight statistically significant market trends rather than single-unit anomalies.

  • Building Scale Threshold: Only large-scale condominium projects with 100 or more total suites are analyzed, excluding boutique developments prone to high variance.
  • The Gridlock (Active Stagnation): Buildings are only flagged for systemic stagnation if they have at least 5 units sitting on the market for over 30 days, and those stagnant units represent at least 30% of the building's total active inventory.
  • The Carry Cost Crunch (Closing Friction): To calculate accurate transaction lag, buildings must have successfully completed a minimum of 3 leases within the reporting period to be included.

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