Oshawa Real Estate Market Update — June 2026
Oshawa is Durham Region’s largest city and one of the GTA’s most affordable entry points for homebuyers. Home to Ontario Tech University and Durham College, the city attracts a steady stream of students, faculty, and young professionals — fuelling strong rental demand alongside a growing owner-occupier market. With direct GO Train service to Union Station and a revitalizing downtown core, Oshawa represents genuine value in a region that continues to attract buyers priced out of Toronto and inner Durham.
Find a home in Oshawa → Why OshawaThe case for Oshawa in 2026
Oshawa’s combination of institutional anchors, infrastructure investment, and affordability makes it one of Durham’s most compelling long-term bets. The ongoing downtown revitalization — anchored by new mixed-use developments and improved transit connectivity — is reshaping the city’s profile for a new generation of buyers. Meanwhile, the presence of Ontario Tech University and Durham College keeps rental demand structurally elevated, making Oshawa a particularly attractive market for investors seeking positive cash flow.
With average prices easing -2.8% year-over-year and inventory at a manageable 3.2 months, June 2026 presents a clear buyer’s market in Oshawa. The combination of more selection, less competition, and prices still well below the GTA average creates an opportunity that is unlikely to last as interest rates stabilize and demand returns. For first-time buyers especially, Oshawa remains one of the last viable footholds in the Greater Toronto Area.
Oshawa at a glance
Oshawa Market Update – June 2026 (TRREB)
$724K Avg. Sold Price 232 Homes Sold ~26 Avg. Days on Market 3.2 Months of InventorySource: TRREB Market Watch, June 2026. Durham Region: 849 sales, avg. $856,170. Oshawa avg. home price ↓2.8% YoY.
Hot pockets: McLaughlin, Eastdale, Pinecrest, Kedron, Windfields, Downtown Oshawa
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