Winnipeg

Downtown cityscape in the winter with a view of Canadian Museum for Human Rights.
Manitoba legislative building in Winnipeg at dusk.
Lake Winnipeg at sunset.

Winnipeg, MB Area Guide

Manitoba’s heart of diversity and the arts

Culture Diverse Transportation Entertainment

Winnipeg, the capital of Manitoba, Canada, lies between the Red and Assiniboine rivers, about 64 kilometres southwest of Lake Winnipeg. The diversity of this cosmopolitan city plays a major role in Manitoba’s cultural life. Winnipeg’s industrial growth has been supported by access to affordable hydroelectric power and strong transportation infrastructure, including the Trans-Canada Highway and Winnipeg’s international airport.

The city is home to entertainment options such as a symphony orchestra, the Manitoba Opera, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, and the Manitoba Theatre Centre. Popular attractions include the Canadian Museum of Human Rights, Assiniboine Park Zoo, and the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada.

For nature and wildlife, residents visit FortWhyte Alive, the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden, and The Forks National Historic Site, with its tree-lined walkways operated by Parks Canada. Sports fans cheer for the Winnipeg Jets of the NHL and the Blue Bombers of the CFL. Dining options range from Santa Ana Pizzeria and Bistro to the Canadian Brewhouse, with upscale experiences available at Maxime’s Restaurant and Lounge.

Explore the City

Downtown cityscape in the winter with a view of Canadian Museum for Human Rights.

Manitoba legislative building in Winnipeg at dusk.

Lake Winnipeg at sunset.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Winnipeg, MB is $1,037 for a studio, $1,383 for one bedroom, $1,667 for two bedrooms, and $2,237 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Winnipeg has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,383/month
531 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,882/month
714 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Strong Public Transit

Transit

80 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Schools

École South Pointe School

Public

Grades K-5

Bairdmore School

Public

Grades K-5

Ryerson Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Dalhousie School

Public

Grades K-5

Chancellor Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Arthur Day Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Hedges Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Lincoln Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Bruce Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Glenlawn Collegiate

Public

Grades 9-12

Grant Park High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Southeast Collegiate

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

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Methodology

† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.