What is the average rent in Saskatchewan?

The average asking rent in Saskatchewan is approximately $1,100 for a 1-bedroom and $1,350 for a 2-bedroom. Saskatchewan has some of the lowest rents in Canada, driven by affordable land, adequate supply, and no rent control.

Does Saskatchewan have rent control?

No. Saskatchewan has no rent control. Landlords can increase rent by any amount but must provide 6 months notice for periodic tenancies and can only raise rent once per year.

What is the vacancy rate in Saskatchewan?

Saskatoon CMA vacancy was approximately 3.5% and Regina CMA vacancy was approximately 3.8% in October 2025. Both cities maintain moderate vacancy rates.

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

Saskatchewan rental market data

Saskatchewan offers some of the most affordable rents in Canada. Saskatoon and Regina both have 2-bedroom asking rents under $1,500 — a fraction of what renters pay in Toronto or Vancouver.

The province has no rent control, which encourages supply responsiveness and helps keep markets balanced even during periods of strong demand.

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 (Saskatchewan)

City	2BR Purpose-Built	2BR Asking Rent	Vacancy Rate
Saskatoon	~$1,200	~$1,400	~3.5%
Regina	~$1,150	~$1,350	~3.8%

Saskatchewan asking rents average approximately $1,100 for a 1-bedroom and $1,350 for a 2-bedroom across the province.

Saskatchewan rent rules

No rent control — Landlords can raise rent by any amount
6 months notice required for periodic tenancies
1 year notice required for fixed-term leases at expiration
Once per 12 months — Only one increase per year
Market-driven — Rents respond freely to supply and demand

Key market drivers

Resource economy: Potash, uranium, and agriculture drive Saskatchewan’s economy. Commodity price cycles influence employment and rental demand.

Provincial Nominee Program: Saskatchewan’s PNP brings steady immigration, supporting rental demand in both Saskatoon and Regina.

Affordable homeownership: Low home prices relative to incomes mean many renters transition to ownership quickly, limiting sustained rental pressure.

No rent control effect: The absence of rent caps encourages new construction and helps prevent the supply shortages seen in rent-controlled provinces.

Saskatchewan city rental market pages

Saskatoon Rental Market — Saskatchewan’s largest city
Regina Rental Market — Saskatchewan’s capital

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

Sources

CMHC Rental Market Survey — Housing Market Information Portal
CMHC 2025 Rental Market Report — December 2025
Office of Residential Tenancies (Saskatchewan) — tenant rights