Lease and Rental Management
Windsor occupies a unique position in Ontario's rental market — a mid-sized city with strong employment anchors in healthcare (Windsor Regional Hospital), automotive (Stellantis and supplier network), and education (University of Windsor), plus the economic influence of cross-border proximity to Detroit.
Average rents in Windsor remain among the more affordable in Southern Ontario. One-bedroom apartments range from $1,300–$1,700, and two-bedrooms from $1,600–$2,100. For investors seeking positive cash flow in Ontario, Windsor offers better fundamentals than Toronto or Hamilton at current price points.
Ontario Tenancy Law
The Gordie Howe International Bridge construction project has been a major employment driver in Windsor, attracting workers and creating housing demand in specific neighbourhoods near the construction site. As the bridge moves toward completion and opens, the employment composition will shift but the infrastructure improvement will benefit the city long-term.
University of Windsor creates student rental demand around the campus near Sunset Avenue and Wyandotte Street. Student rentals typically offer higher per-bedroom revenue than professional rentals in the Windsor market. Understanding the academic calendar and student leasing timeline is important for investors in this sub-market.
Protecting Landlord Rights
Windsor has seen increasing investor interest from GTA buyers seeking cash-flow positive properties. Cap rates in Windsor remain more attractive than in higher-cost Southern Ontario cities, drawing investors comfortable with longer drive times to their properties — which makes professional property management particularly valuable.
D&D Property Management supports Windsor-area landlords with comprehensive management services. Whether you're a local landlord looking to reduce involvement or a remote investor who purchased in Windsor for the economics, we handle all aspects of day-to-day operations.