Winnipeg Housing Market Outlook 2026
Winnipeg Posts Record Year-to-Date Home Prices Despite Softer Sales
According to the Winnipeg Regional Real Estate Board (WRREB) for August 2026, sales across Winnipeg totalled 1,326, down 5% from August 2025 and 5% below the 5-year average. The headline, though, sits elsewhere: year-to-date average prices for both detached homes and condominiums are the highest on record.
- The composite MLS HPI benchmark reached $392,900, up 2.6% year-over-year, though it eased 1.0% month-over-month. Single-family homes benchmarked at $413,900, up 2.4%, and condominiums at $241,000, up 2.7%.
- Active listings climbed 13% year-over-year to 4,102, the second-highest August inventory in 5 years and 4% above the 5-year average. Buyers have more to choose from than at any point in this cycle.
- Segment performance split sharply. Condominium sales fell 19% to 164 while the condo average price rose 2% to $283,715, setting a new August record. Residential attached was the only segment with rising sales, up 10% to 107.
Winnipeg is one of the few markets where sellers still hold a price advantage while buyers gain choice, and record year-to-date averages confirm the price side hasn’t cracked. Compare mortgage rates in Winnipeg and contact our nesto mortgage experts to see how today’s rates fit a market that is still appreciating.
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Winnipeg Housing Market Highlights
- The average selling price of a home in Winnipeg increased by 2.58% year-over-year to $392,900 in August 2026.
- The average selling price of a single-family home in Winnipeg increased by 2.43% year-over-year to $413,900 in August 2026.
- The average selling price of a townhouse/multiplex in Winnipeg increased by 1.14% year-over-year to $337,300 in August 2026.
- The average selling price of a condo in Winnipeg increased by 2.73% year-over-year to $241,000 in August 2026.
- October 9, 2026: Today’s lowest mortgage rate in Winnipeg is 4.59% for a 5-year fixed.
Data from the Winnipeg Regional Real Estate Board (WRREB) indicates that the average price of resale residential homes sold across Winnipeg in August 2026 was $392,900, and it increased by 2.58% compared to a year ago.
WRREB also reported a sales-to-new-listings ratio (SNLR) of 71.2%, indicating sellers market conditions in Winnipeg for August 2026.
| Winnipeg | Composite Price August 2026 | Composite Price July 2026 | YoY Change (%) | MoM Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Family Home | $413,900 | $418,400 | increased by 2.43% | decreased by 1.08% |
| Townhouse/Multiplex | $337,300 | $345,800 | increased by 1.14% | decreased by 2.46% |
| Condo / Apartments | $241,000 | $239,400 | increased by 2.73% | increased by 0.67% |
| Composite | $392,900 | $397,000 | increased by 2.58% | decreased by 1.03% |
Winnipeg Home Price Changes Over The Last Decade
Composite Home Prices
The average selling price of a home in Winnipeg was $392,900 for the month of August 2026, that’s decreased by 1.03% month-over-month. On a year-over-year basis, Winnipeg home prices have increased by 2.58%.
Composite Home Prices in Winnipeg
Monthly changes to Winnipeg’s composite home prices over the last 10 years.
Single-Family Home Prices
The average selling price of a single-family home in Winnipeg was $413,900 for the month of August 2026; that’s decreased by 1.08% month-over-month. On a year-over-year basis, single-family home prices in Winnipeg have increased by 2.43%.
Single-Family Home Prices in Winnipeg
Monthly changes to Winnipeg’s single-family home prices over the last 10 years.
Townhouse and Multiplex Prices
The average selling price of a townhouse in Winnipeg was $337,300 for the month of August 2026; that’s decreased by 2.46% month-over-month. On a year-over-year basis, the price of a townhouse in Winnipeg has increased by 1.14%.
Townhouse and Multiplex Prices in Winnipeg
Monthly changes to Winnipeg’s townhouse and multiplex home prices over the last 10 years.
Condo Prices
The average selling price of a condo in Winnipeg was $241,000 for the month of August 2026; that’s increased by 0.67% month-over-month. On a year-over-year basis, the price of a condo in Winnipeg has increased by 2.73%.
Condo Prices in Winnipeg
Monthly changes to Winnipeg’s condominium apartment home prices over the last 10 years.
Winnipeg Housing Market Conditions
Number of Home Sales
Winnipeg home sales were 1,649 during August 2026, it remains unchanged month-over-month. On a year-over-year basis, home sale transactions in Winnipeg have increased by 6.52%.
Home Sales Volume in Winnipeg
Winnipeg’s MLS home sale volume over the past 12 months.
New Listings
The number of new listings in Winnipeg was 2,317 during August 2026, it remains unchanged month-over-month. On a year-over-year basis, new listings in Winnipeg have increased by 9.91%.
New Listings in Winnipeg
Winnipeg’s MLS new listings over the past 12 months.
Sales-to-New-Listings Ratio (SNLR)
The sales-to-new-listings ratio (SNLR) in Winnipeg was 71.2% during August 2026, indicating a sellers market. On a monthly basis, it remains unchanged month-over-month. Winnipeg’s yearly sales-to-new-listings ratio has decreased by 3.00%.
SNLR in Winnipeg
Monthly change in Winnipeg’s sales-to-new-listings ratio (SNLR) over the past 12 months.
The sales-to-new-listings ratio (SNLR) measures home sales relative to new listings. An SNLR below 40% indicates a buyer’s market, where buyers hold the upper hand and greater negotiating power. An SNLR between 40% and 60% indicates a balanced market, while an SNLR over 60% indicates a seller’s market.
Market Conditions in Winnipeg
| Sep 2025 | sellers market |
| Oct 2025 | sellers market |
| Nov 2025 | sellers market |
| Dec 2025 | sellers market |
| Jan 2026 | balanced market |
| Feb 2026 | sellers market |
| Mar 2026 | sellers market |
| Apr 2026 | sellers market |
| May 2026 | sellers market |
| Jun 2026 | sellers market |
| Jul 2026 | sellers market |
| Aug 2026 | sellers market |
SNLR — last 12 months
Monthly change in Winnipeg’s market conditions over the past 12 months.
Short-Term Composite Home Price Trends in Winnipeg
Monthly changes to Winnipeg’s composite home price over the last 12 months.
Winnipeg Market Rents Snapshot
The average rent in Winnipeg was $1,646 in August 2026 and has decreased by 0.60% year over year.
The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Winnipeg was $1,426 for August 2026 and has decreased by 0.63% year over year.
The average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Winnipeg was $1,754 for August 2026 and has decreased by 0.79% year over year.
Average Rents for Cities Across Canada
| Rank | City | Total Avg | 1 Bed | 2 Bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Vancouver | $3,036 | $2,501 | $3,434 |
| 2 | Vancouver | $2,729 | $2,350 | $3,248 |
| 3 | Oakville | $2,695 | $2,316 | $3,021 |
| 4 | Toronto | $2,571 | $2,221 | $2,939 |
| 5 | Kanata | $2,524 | $2,251 | $2,754 |
| 6 | Burnaby | $2,520 | $2,119 | $2,724 |
| 7 | North York | $2,519 | $2,085 | $2,690 |
| 8 | Coquitlam | $2,510 | $2,087 | $2,709 |
| 9 | Etobicoke | $2,441 | $2,081 | $2,653 |
| 10 | Vaughan | $2,422 | $2,110 | $2,516 |
| 11 | Burlington | $2,386 | $2,068 | $2,425 |
| 12 | Halifax | $2,365 | $1,999 | $2,591 |
| 13 | Mississauga | $2,346 | $2,042 | $2,443 |
| 14 | Barrie | $2,332 | $2,103 | $2,472 |
| 15 | Langley | $2,266 | $1,911 | $2,480 |
| 16 | Brampton | $2,259 | $1,971 | $2,351 |
| 17 | Victoria | $2,255 | $1,994 | $2,649 |
| 18 | Guelph | $2,224 | $1,927 | $2,276 |
| 19 | New Westminster | $2,203 | $1,901 | $2,655 |
| 20 | Kingston | $2,200 | $1,933 | $2,353 |
| 21 | Ottawa | $2,200 | $1,958 | $2,470 |
| 22 | Scarborough | $2,187 | $1,835 | $2,319 |
| 23 | Surrey | $2,185 | $1,796 | $2,250 |
| 24 | Ajax | $2,182 | $1,890 | $2,241 |
| 25 | Waterloo | $2,169 | $1,922 | $2,337 |
| 26 | Laval | $2,130 | $1,726 | $2,352 |
| 27 | Nanaimo | $2,078 | $1,844 | $2,251 |
| 28 | Kelowna | $2,073 | $1,823 | $2,248 |
| 29 | East York | $2,056 | $1,792 | $2,379 |
| 30 | Brossard | $2,044 | $1,767 | $2,139 |
| 31 | Cambridge | $2,027 | $1,834 | $2,174 |
| 32 | Oshawa | $2,023 | $1,740 | $2,019 |
| 33 | Niagara Falls | $1,978 | $1,659 | $1,958 |
| 34 | Airdrie | $1,966 | $1,429 | $1,774 |
| 35 | Greater Sudbury | $1,959 | $1,720 | $2,101 |
| 36 | Kamloops | $1,957 | $1,750 | $2,026 |
| 37 | Montreal | $1,957 | $1,742 | $2,259 |
| 38 | Kitchener | $1,938 | $1,691 | $2,084 |
| 39 | Hamilton | $1,921 | $1,653 | $2,135 |
| 40 | London | $1,913 | $1,651 | $2,030 |
| 41 | Brantford | $1,911 | $1,787 | $2,025 |
| 42 | Peterborough | $1,892 | $1,680 | $1,918 |
| 43 | Calgary | $1,885 | $1,508 | $1,845 |
| 44 | St. Catharines | $1,810 | $1,530 | $1,921 |
| 45 | Gatineau | $1,776 | $1,607 | $1,857 |
| 46 | Welland | $1,754 | $1,505 | $1,978 |
| 47 | Côte Saint-Luc | $1,710 | $1,405 | $1,966 |
| 48 | Windsor | $1,670 | $1,475 | $1,906 |
| 49 | Winnipeg | $1,646 | $1,426 | $1,754 |
| 50 | Edmonton | $1,631 | $1,275 | $1,646 |
| 51 | Sarnia | $1,607 | $1,438 | $1,674 |
| 52 | Quebec City | $1,586 | $1,299 | $1,677 |
| 53 | Red Deer | $1,573 | $1,345 | $1,515 |
| 54 | Lethbridge | $1,545 | $1,334 | $1,572 |
| 55 | Saskatoon | $1,517 | $1,295 | $1,531 |
| 56 | Regina | $1,468 | $1,291 | $1,536 |
| 57 | Fort McMurray | $1,378 | $1,163 | $1,382 |
| 58 | Medicine Hat | $1,371 | $1,228 | $1,381 |
| 59 | Lloydminster | $1,330 | $1,056 | $1,412 |
| 60 | St. John's | $1,293 | $1,136 | $1,453 |
Source: Rentals.ca Network Data & Urbanation Inc.
Average Rent by Province
| LOCATION | Total | 1B | 2B |
|---|---|---|---|
| AB | $1,776 | $1,405 | $1,747 |
| BC | $2,387 | $2,048 | $2,634 |
| MB | $1,643 | $1,419 | $1,742 |
| ON | $2,256 | $1,968 | $2,437 |
| QC | $1,931 | $1,690 | $2,149 |
| SK | $1,461 | $1,265 | $1,502 |
| Atlantic Canada | $2,274 | $1,909 | $2,434 |
| Canada | $2,035 | $1,753 | $2,146 |
Average Rent by Property Type Across Canada
| TYPE | Total | 1B | 2B |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | $2,035 | $1,753 | $2,146 |
| Apartment | $2,038 | $1,799 | $2,232 |
| Condominium | $2,050 | $1,827 | $2,170 |
| House/Townhouse | $2,014 | $1,305 | $1,733 |
How Does Renting Compare With Homeownership in Winnipeg?
Each $100,000 in mortgage balance costs an average of $564 per month on nesto’s lowest fixed 5-year rate at 4.59%, and $503 per month on nesto’s lowest adjustable 5-year rate at 3.41%.
On the variable side, a 0.25% change in the Bank of Canada’s policy rate moves that payment by roughly $13.47 per $100,000 if rates rise, or $13.27 if they fall. Fixed payments aren’t affected the same way mid-term—a fixed rate is locked for the term and tracks bond yields, not the policy rate directly, so this sensitivity applies only to the variable side.
The interest rates used for the calculation are those offered on insured purchases with less than a 20% down payment, on a 25-year amortization, as of October 9, 2026 and are subject to change. Canada’s policy rate is 2.25%, and nesto’s prime rate is 4.45%.
We're curious…
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About the Winnipeg Housing Market in 2026
Are Winnipeg Housing Market Conditions Favouring Buyers or Sellers in 2026?
Winnipeg is one of the few markets in 2026 where sellers still hold a price advantage even as buyers gain more choice. Active listings climbed 13% year over year to 4,102, the second-highest August inventory in five years, yet the composite benchmark still rose 2.6% annually, and year-to-date average prices for both detached homes and condominiums hit record highs. That combination keeps sellers in a stronger position than the growing inventory alone would suggest.
Are Home Prices in Winnipeg Going Up or Down in 2026?
Home prices in Winnipeg are up in 2026, and by a meaningful margin. The composite benchmark reached $392,900, up 2.6% year over year, with single-family homes up 2.4% to $413,900 and condominiums up 2.7% to $241,000. Year-to-date average prices for both detached homes and condos are at record highs, even as sales have eased.
Why Are Winnipeg Condo Sales Falling While Condo Prices Set a Record?
Winnipeg condominium sales fell 19% year over year to 164 units even as the condo average price rose 2% to $283,715, a new August record. That split suggests fewer condos are trading, but the ones that do sell are commanding higher prices, pointing to demand concentrated at the upper end of the segment rather than broad-based softening.
Which Winnipeg Property Segment Is Strongest?
Residential attached properties were the only segment in Winnipeg with rising sales in August, up 10% to 107 units, even as overall sales fell 5%. That makes attached homes the clear standout this month, bucking a trend that touched nearly every other segment, including a 19% sales decline for condominiums.
Is It Cheaper to Rent or Buy in Winnipeg in 2026?
Manitoba posted one of the smallest annual rent declines nationally at just 0.3%, while Winnipeg home prices climbed 2.6% year over year on a benchmark basis and set fresh year-to-date records. With both costs moving in the same direction, Winnipeg doesn’t offer the same wide rent-versus-buy gap seen in markets where home prices are falling. Which option costs less over time still depends on how long it takes to save the down payment, how long you plan to stay, and the mortgage rate you qualify for.
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