Cost of living
Cost of living in Winnipeg
Average rent and household spending in Winnipeg — and a quick check of whether your rent is reasonable for your income.
Average rent in Winnipeg
CMHC, apartment structures of three units and over.
| Bachelor | $914/mo |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,232/mo |
| 2 bedroom | $1,570/mo |
| 3 bedroom | $1,849/mo |
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City comparison
How Winnipeg compares
A one-bedroom in Winnipeg averages $1,232 a month, the 14th most expensive of the 18 cities we track and $175 below the 18-city average of $1,407.
Keeping rent under the 30% guideline takes a gross income of about $49,280 a year for a one-bedroom here, and about $62,800 for a two-bedroom.
The median individual income in Winnipeg is $43,430, so an average one-bedroom takes 34% of a median earner's gross income: stretched.
Household spending in Manitoba
Average household, per year (Survey of Household Spending).
Educational information only — not financial advice. Rents are CMHC averages; actual options vary by neighbourhood and building.
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