Renting in Prince Edward Island: rights, rent increases and average rents

Who handles landlord-tenant disputes in Prince Edward Island, how rent increases work, what rents cost and which programs help.

Who to contact

Residential tenancies in Prince Edward Island are handled by the Residential Tenancy Office. It explains the rules, provides the official forms and settles disputes between landlords and tenants. Official site ↗

Rent increases

The allowable annual rent increase for 2027 is 2.1% for all rental units, effective January 1, 2027. Landlords must give at least three months' notice on the official form.

Exceptions and details

The legal maximum for the annual allowable increase is 3%. The 2027 rate covers heated and unheated units and mobile home sites.
A landlord can apply to the Residential Tenancy Office for up to an additional 3% above the allowable increase.

Source: official rent increase page ↗, read on 2026-11-13.

Average rents by city (2025)

City	Studio	1 bedroom	2 bedrooms	3 bedrooms
Charlottetown	$984	$1,066	$1,354	$1,548
Summerside	–	$963	$1,241	$1,057

Average rent of occupied units in CMHC's survey (Statistics Canada, Table 34-10-0133-01). Asking rents for vacant units are usually higher. All cities →

Help paying rent

The Canada Housing Benefit is delivered by each province and territory, and people with low income may also qualify for social assistance shelter amounts. All programs →

Before you sign

Get the lease in writing and keep a copy.
Ask what is included: heat, electricity, water, parking, internet.
Photograph the unit on move-in day and note existing damage.
Check what deposit is allowed in this province before paying one.
Buy tenant insurance: the landlord's policy does not cover your belongings.

General information, not legal or financial advice. Figures show their source and the date they were read; confirm with the official body before making a decision.