Property Prices in Winnipeg, Canada
| Index |  |
|---|---|
| Price to Income Ratio: | 4.55 |
| Mortgage as Percentage of Income: | 34.98% |
| Loan Affordability Index: | 2.86 |
| Price to Rent Ratio - City Centre: | 11.37 |
| Price to Rent Ratio - Outside of Centre: | 11.87 |
| Gross Rental Yield (City Centre): | 8.79% |
| Gross Rental Yield (Outside of Centre): | 8.42% |
Rent Per Month |  Edit |
Range |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | C$1,382.36 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | C$1,362.15 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | C$2,270.13 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | C$2,097.36 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | C$306.02 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | C$306.51 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | C$3,619.46 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.64 | |
These data are based on 168 entries from 29 contributors over the past 18 months.
Last update: 16 May 2026
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