What is the average rent in Manitoba?

The average asking rent in Manitoba is approximately $1,200 for a 1-bedroom and $1,500 for a 2-bedroom. Purpose-built rents from CMHC data are lower — roughly $1,050 for a 1-bedroom and $1,300 for a 2-bedroom. Manitoba is one of Canada's most affordable provinces for renters.

Does Manitoba have rent control?

Yes. Manitoba has rent control with an annual guideline of 3.0% for 2025. This applies to most residential rental units. Landlords can apply for above-guideline increases if they can demonstrate higher operating costs.

What is the vacancy rate in Manitoba?

Winnipeg CMA vacancy was approximately 2.8% in October 2025. Manitoba's rental market is generally balanced, with moderate vacancy rates.

Manitoba Rental Market Data 2025–2026 | Average Rent & Vacancy Rates

Manitoba rental market data

Manitoba’s rental market, centred in Winnipeg, is one of the most affordable in Canada. With rent control capping annual increases and a balanced supply-demand dynamic, Manitoba offers stable and predictable rental costs.

The Winnipeg CMA vacancy rate settled at approximately 2.8% in October 2025, reflecting a balanced market.

Data source: CMHC Rental Market Survey (October 2025), published December 2025. This is the most recent CMHC rental data available — the survey is conducted once per year every October. Next update expected December 2026.

Average rent by city (Manitoba)

City	2BR Purpose-Built	2BR Asking Rent	Vacancy Rate
Winnipeg	~$1,300	~$1,500	~2.8%

Manitoba asking rents average approximately $1,200 for a 1-bedroom and $1,500 for a 2-bedroom across the province.

Manitoba rent control rules

Year	Guideline
2021	0.0% (frozen)
2022	0.0% (frozen)
2023	3.0%
2024	3.0%
2025	3.0%

Applies to most units — including older and newer buildings
Above-guideline increases — Landlords can apply for more if operating costs justify it
12 months between increases — Only one rent increase per year
3 months notice required

Key market drivers

Immigration gateway: Winnipeg and Manitoba have become top destinations for international immigrants through the Provincial Nominee Program, supporting steady rental demand.

Aging rental stock: A significant portion of Manitoba’s purpose-built rental universe was built in the 1960s–1970s. Maintenance costs are rising.

Affordable cost of living: Manitoba’s low rents, combined with moderate incomes and affordable consumer prices, make it one of the best provinces for cost of living.

Manitoba city rental market pages

Winnipeg Rental Market — Manitoba’s capital and largest city

Canada Rental Market Data — national overview
Saskatchewan Rental Market — neighbouring province comparison
Average Rent in Canada — rent comparison by city and province
Income in Manitoba — provincial income data

Sources

CMHC Rental Market Survey — Housing Market Information Portal
CMHC 2025 Rental Market Report — December 2025
Manitoba Residential Tenancies Branch — rent increase guideline