Kelowna is now the fifth most expensive city for rental prices, according to a new report.

Zumper, formerly known as PadMapper, stated in its new report that 14 Canadian cities experienced an upward trend in rent prices. Vancouver has topped the list with a five per cent increase for a one-bedroom unit and a one per cent increase for a two-bedroom. Prices average $2,100 for a one-bedroom and $2,890 for a two-bedroom.

Kelowna comes in at fifth place, with a 3.2 per cent increase in one-bedroom rental prices and a 16.2 per cent increase for a two-bedroom unit year over year. This means the median price for a one-bedroom rental unit is at $1,600 a month, and $2,080 for a two-bedroom.

Other cities in the top five include Toronto, Barrie and Victoria.

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Other cities that have seen monthly changes include Halifax (Nova Scotia), St. Catharines (Ontario) and Quebec City (Quebec), with rental rates increasing in these three cities.

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