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Winnipeg Housing Market Outlook 2026

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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.

WinnipegComposite Price August 2026 Composite Price July 2026YoY Change (%)MoM Change (%)
Single Family Home$413,900$418,400increased by 2.43%decreased by 1.08%
Townhouse/Multiplex$337,300$345,800increased by 1.14%decreased by 2.46%
Condo / Apartments$241,000$239,400increased by 2.73%increased by 0.67%
Composite$392,900$397,000increased 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
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Dec 2025 sellers market
Jan 2026 balanced market
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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

RankCityTotal Avg1 Bed2 Bed
1North Vancouver$3,036$2,501$3,434
2Vancouver$2,729$2,350$3,248
3Oakville$2,695$2,316$3,021
4Toronto$2,571$2,221$2,939
5Kanata$2,524$2,251$2,754
6Burnaby$2,520$2,119$2,724
7North York$2,519$2,085$2,690
8Coquitlam$2,510$2,087$2,709
9Etobicoke$2,441$2,081$2,653
10Vaughan$2,422$2,110$2,516
11Burlington$2,386$2,068$2,425
12Halifax$2,365$1,999$2,591
13Mississauga$2,346$2,042$2,443
14Barrie$2,332$2,103$2,472
15Langley$2,266$1,911$2,480
16Brampton$2,259$1,971$2,351
17Victoria$2,255$1,994$2,649
18Guelph$2,224$1,927$2,276
19New Westminster$2,203$1,901$2,655
20Kingston$2,200$1,933$2,353
21Ottawa$2,200$1,958$2,470
22Scarborough$2,187$1,835$2,319
23Surrey$2,185$1,796$2,250
24Ajax$2,182$1,890$2,241
25Waterloo$2,169$1,922$2,337
26Laval$2,130$1,726$2,352
27Nanaimo$2,078$1,844$2,251
28Kelowna$2,073$1,823$2,248
29East York$2,056$1,792$2,379
30Brossard$2,044$1,767$2,139
31Cambridge$2,027$1,834$2,174
32Oshawa$2,023$1,740$2,019
33Niagara Falls$1,978$1,659$1,958
34Airdrie$1,966$1,429$1,774
35Greater Sudbury$1,959$1,720$2,101
36Kamloops$1,957$1,750$2,026
37Montreal$1,957$1,742$2,259
38Kitchener$1,938$1,691$2,084
39Hamilton$1,921$1,653$2,135
40London$1,913$1,651$2,030
41Brantford$1,911$1,787$2,025
42Peterborough$1,892$1,680$1,918
43Calgary$1,885$1,508$1,845
44St. Catharines$1,810$1,530$1,921
45Gatineau$1,776$1,607$1,857
46Welland$1,754$1,505$1,978
47Côte Saint-Luc$1,710$1,405$1,966
48Windsor$1,670$1,475$1,906
49Winnipeg$1,646$1,426$1,754
50Edmonton$1,631$1,275$1,646
51Sarnia$1,607$1,438$1,674
52Quebec City$1,586$1,299$1,677
53Red Deer$1,573$1,345$1,515
54Lethbridge$1,545$1,334$1,572
55Saskatoon$1,517$1,295$1,531
56Regina$1,468$1,291$1,536
57Fort McMurray$1,378$1,163$1,382
58Medicine Hat$1,371$1,228$1,381
59Lloydminster$1,330$1,056$1,412
60St. John's$1,293$1,136$1,453
Average Rent by City
Source: Rentals.ca Network Data & Urbanation Inc.

Average Rent by Province

LOCATIONTotal1B2B
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

TYPETotal1B2B
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%.


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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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