Average Rent in Winnipeg by Housing Type: Apartments, Houses, and Condos
The average rent in Winnipeg varies significantly by housing type: purpose-built apartment two-bedrooms average approximately $1,300 per month based on CMHC's October 2025 survey, while condo two-bedrooms reach $1,645 and houses run $1,612 per month as of April 2026 per Door Insight. The overall city median across all types sits at $1,596 per month — making Winnipeg one of Canada's most affordable major rental cities at 18% below the national average. This guide breaks down average rent in Winnipeg by housing type, bedroom count, and neighbourhood so you can compare the true cost before signing a lease.
Apartments vs Houses vs Condos: How Winnipeg's Rental Market Is Structured
Winnipeg's rental market has a larger proportion of older, purpose-built rental stock than most Prairie cities — many of the walk-up apartment buildings in Osborne Village, West Broadway, and Downtown date from the 1960s–1980s and tend to include heat via central boiler systems, which significantly affects the all-in monthly cost. Here is how the main housing types compare.
- Purpose-built apartments: The backbone of Winnipeg's rental supply. Older walk-up buildings in Osborne Village, West Broadway, and the North End often include heat and sometimes water in the rent, making the all-in monthly cost lower than the listed rent might suggest. CMHC's October 2025 Rental Market Survey puts purpose-built two-bedroom rents at approximately $1,300 per month — the lowest of any housing type.
- Condominiums (investor-owned): Generally newer, with amenities like in-suite laundry, underground parking, and fitness centres. Condo two-bedrooms reached a median of $1,645 per month as of April 2026 per Door Insight — the highest of any housing type in Winnipeg. Heat and water are almost never included in condo rentals.
- Detached houses: More common as rentals in suburban Winnipeg — Charleswood, St. Vital, and Transcona are typical areas. House two-bedrooms averaged $1,612 per month as of April 2026 per Door Insight, slightly below condos. Utilities are always billed separately, and yards and garages are common inclusions.
- Basement suites: Common in Winnipeg's older residential neighbourhoods, particularly Wolseley, West Broadway, and St. Boniface. Typically the most affordable rental option, often $900–$1,200 per month for a self-contained unit with heat included. Quality varies considerably between properties.
- Townhouses: More limited supply than in Edmonton or Calgary, but available particularly in suburban Winnipeg. Typically mid-range in price between apartments and detached houses, running $1,400–$1,900 per month for two and three-bedroom configurations.
Average Rent in Winnipeg by Housing Type and Bedroom Count
The table below compares average monthly rents across housing types and bedroom counts in Winnipeg, based on Door Insight's April 2026 report, nesto/Rentals.ca's May 2026 data, CMHC's October 2025 Rental Market Survey, and Zumper's June 2026 neighbourhood-level data.
| Housing Type | Bachelor / Studio | 1-Bedroom | 2-Bedroom | 3-Bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment (purpose-built) | $900–$1,050 | $1,100–$1,300 | $1,250–$1,450 | $1,500–$1,750 |
| Apartment (newer / amenity building) | $1,050–$1,200 | $1,300–$1,550 | $1,500–$1,800 | $1,800–$2,100 |
| Condominium (investor-owned) | n/a (rare) | $1,350–$1,600 | $1,600–$1,900 | $1,900–$2,300 |
| Townhouse | n/a | $1,300–$1,600 | $1,400–$1,900 | $1,800–$2,200 |
| Detached House | n/a | $1,300–$1,600 | $1,500–$1,900 | $1,900–$2,500 |
| Basement Suite | $800–$1,000 | $900–$1,200 | $1,100–$1,400 | n/a (rare) |
Purpose-built apartment figures are based on CMHC's October 2025 Rental Market Survey for the Winnipeg CMA (WealthNorth, March 2026: purpose-built 2BR ~$1,300). Condo 2BR median $1,645 and house 2BR median $1,612 are from Door Insight's April 2026 Winnipeg report. Nesto/Rentals.ca's May 2026 data shows a 1BR apartment average of $1,469 and 2BR apartment average of $1,789 across the market — the higher figures reflect newer inventory and amenity buildings in their listing base. Basement suite and townhouse ranges are based on market-wide listing data. Ranges reflect the spread between affordable suburban areas (low end) and premium central or newer-build neighbourhoods (high end).
How Rent Varies by Winnipeg Neighbourhood and Housing Type
In Winnipeg, neighbourhood choice and utility inclusions often matter more than the housing type alone — a heated walk-up apartment in Osborne Village can cost less all-in than a smaller condo in a newer downtown tower where all utilities are billed separately.
| Neighbourhood | Most Common Rental Type | Typical 1BR Range | Typical 2BR Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Winnipeg / The Forks area | High-rise apartment, condo | $1,295–$1,600 | $1,595–$2,100 |
| Osborne Village / South Osborne | Walk-up apartment (heat often included) | $1,100–$1,400 | $1,350–$1,700 |
| West Broadway / Wolseley | Walk-up apartment, basement suite | $950–$1,250 | $1,200–$1,550 |
| St. Boniface / St. Vital | Apartment, townhouse, house | $1,100–$1,400 | $1,400–$1,800 |
| Charleswood / Tuxedo (suburban) | Detached house, townhouse | $1,300–$1,700 | $1,600–$2,100 |
| North End / West Kildonan | Older apartment, house, basement suite | $900–$1,200 | $1,100–$1,500 |
Downtown Winnipeg figures from Zumper's June 2026 neighbourhood data: apartment average $1,595, 1BR $1,495, 2BR $2,024. Osborne Village, West Broadway, and suburban figures are based on liv.rent's February 2026 Winnipeg neighbourhood report and WealthNorth's March 2026 rental market analysis. North End 1BR average $1,368 and St. Vital/St. Boniface figures from liv.rent February 2026.
What to Consider When Choosing a Housing Type in Winnipeg
- Heat inclusion changes the real cost dramatically in Winnipeg winters. Winnipeg regularly hits -25°C to -30°C in January. If a walk-up apartment in Osborne Village lists at $1,200/month with heat included, and a newer condo lists at $1,500/month without heat, the all-in cost difference can be smaller than it appears — or the apartment might even be cheaper overall once you add Manitoba Hydro gas costs of $130–$290 in peak winter months. Always calculate total monthly housing cost. See our Winnipeg utility bill guide for current cost ranges.
- Manitoba's quarterly water billing creates a budgeting quirk. The City of Winnipeg bills water and sewer quarterly, not monthly. If water is not included in your rent — which is common in houses and newer condos — budget $65–$125 per month set aside, but expect a larger quarterly bill rather than a monthly one. This affects houses more than apartments, since apartments more commonly include water.
- Manitoba's rent increase guideline protects long-term tenants. The 1.8% rent increase guideline for 2026 applies to all residential rental units in Manitoba regardless of housing type. This means a landlord cannot raise rent on your house or apartment by more than 1.8% without special approval from the Residential Tenancies Branch — a meaningful protection that does not exist in Alberta. See our Winnipeg hidden rental costs guide for full details.
- Houses offer the most flexibility for families and pet owners. Detached houses in Winnipeg are considerably more likely to allow pets and provide yard space, making them the preferred option for families and pet owners despite the higher all-in monthly cost.
- Security deposit cap is lower in Manitoba than most provinces. Regardless of housing type, the maximum security deposit in Manitoba is half of one month's rent — lower than Alberta and Ontario, where it can reach a full month's rent.
Use our Rent vs Buy Calculator to model whether buying in Winnipeg makes more financial sense than renting given current home prices. For a full breakdown of income requirements by unit type, see our Winnipeg income-to-rent guide.
Frequently Asked Questions About Winnipeg Rent by Housing Type
What is the average rent for an apartment in Winnipeg?
Purpose-built apartments in Winnipeg average approximately $1,300 per month for a two-bedroom, based on CMHC's October 2025 Rental Market Survey. Newer amenity buildings and condominiums run higher — nesto/Rentals.ca data for May 2026 shows a city-wide average of $1,469 for one-bedrooms and $1,789 for two-bedrooms across all apartment types. The gap between older purpose-built stock and newer condo or amenity-building units is one of the widest in Winnipeg's rental market.
How much does it cost to rent a house in Winnipeg?
House two-bedrooms in Winnipeg had a median asking rent of $1,612 per month as of April 2026 per Door Insight, with three-bedroom houses typically running $1,900–$2,500 depending on neighbourhood and condition. Houses are most common as rentals in suburban neighbourhoods like Charleswood, St. Vital, and Transcona. Utilities are almost always billed separately for houses, adding $235–$545 per month in all-in costs depending on the season.
Are utilities usually included in Winnipeg rentals?
It depends heavily on building age and type. Many older walk-up apartments in central Winnipeg — particularly in Osborne Village, West Broadway, and the North End — include heat via central boiler systems. Newer purpose-built buildings, condominiums, townhouses, and houses almost always bill Manitoba Hydro gas and electricity separately. Water in Winnipeg is billed quarterly by the City, and is often included in older apartments but separate in houses and condos. Always confirm exactly what is included before signing a lease.
Is it cheaper to rent an apartment or a house in Winnipeg?
On listed rent alone, purpose-built apartments are consistently cheaper — CMHC's October 2025 survey puts purpose-built two-bedroom rents at approximately $1,300, compared to $1,612 for houses as of April 2026. However, the all-in difference is smaller once utility inclusions are factored in: an older walk-up apartment with heat included at $1,300 may cost less overall than a house at $1,612 with a separate heating bill of $150–$290 per month in winter.
Which neighbourhood in Winnipeg has the most affordable rentals?
West Broadway and the North End are Winnipeg's most affordable rental neighbourhoods for apartments, with one-bedrooms available from $950–$1,200 per month. For houses and larger units, North End and West Kildonan offer lower rents than central or suburban Winnipeg, with two-bedrooms available from $1,100–$1,500 per month. Osborne Village and St. Boniface offer a mid-range option with strong walkability and transit access.
Next Steps for Winnipeg Renters
Winnipeg offers genuinely affordable rents relative to most Canadian cities, and the choice between housing types is more nuanced than in most markets — Manitoba's winter climate makes heat inclusion a financial decision, not just a convenience. Whether you're comparing a heated walk-up in Osborne Village to a newer condo in The Forks, or a suburban house in Charleswood to a basement suite in West Broadway, the all-in monthly cost including utilities is always the right number to compare.
For a full picture of renting in Winnipeg, see our guides to utility costs, hidden rental costs, and income requirements — or use our Affordability Calculator to model your full monthly housing budget.
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