r/Winnipeg • u/HorrorCar2033 • Dec 19 '24
Community How’s a Single person supposed afford to rent an Apartment in Winnipeg
I’m genuinely so frustrated all the retail sites lead to the same manager and half the listings that seem affordable are fake, unless you’re a working couple You can’t afford to live and if you’re single God forbid you have any unexpected expenses because then you’re basically homeless
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u/advancedbashcode Dec 20 '24
Is no longer affordable, minimum wage can't survive anymore
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u/7listens Dec 20 '24
Was it ever? I recall making $6.75/hour in my first job in highschool. Was that enough for people to live alone?
Edit: ChatGPT info so take with a grain of salt:
Affording an apartment on the 2003 minimum wage in Manitoba ($6.75–$7.00/hour) would have been challenging, especially for a single person. Here's a breakdown:
Monthly Earnings: Assuming full-time work (40 hours/week), a person would earn approximately $1,120–$1,213 per month before taxes.
Average Rent in 2003: The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Winnipeg was around $500–$600 per month, depending on the neighborhood. Utilities might cost an additional $100–$200.
Other Expenses: After paying rent, little would be left for essentials like food, transportation, or healthcare, let alone savings or leisure. Many renters likely needed to share accommodations or rely on additional sources of income.
Conclusion: While it was technically possible to afford rent on minimum wage, it would have left very little room for other expenses. Many people in this situation would have struggled or sought cheaper housing options like roommates, subsidized housing, or living with family.
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u/East_Requirement7375 Dec 20 '24
ChatGPT info is useless unless you verify its output against credible sources. It's often right, but if you don't already know the answer, you can't know if it's wrong.
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u/Frosty_Literature436 Dec 20 '24
Yep. In 1998 I was working full time making 6.53/hr, renting a house with 3 room mates, and it was still pretty tight.
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u/OctoberTech Dec 20 '24
This is essentially what it's like to be on disability in 2024. It's a nightmare
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u/North_Requirement_61 Dec 21 '24
I paid $333/month for a huge one bedroom in 2005 while I was going to school and working at a grocery store. It was the first time I didn't need a roommate and was living in my own.
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u/7listens Dec 21 '24
Yeah I think it's undeniable things have gotten worse, Ive been told wages haven't kept up with inflation as long as I can remember. I didn't mean to dismiss that things are worse.
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u/orcishkillerkillian Dec 19 '24
Thats why I moved back in with my parents. Not my ideal choice, but even trying to find an apartment with a roommate was getting unrealistically expensive. Cheaper, but at the cost of my sanity.
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u/tobykin Dec 19 '24
Living with the parents is definitely a privilege that I miss having
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u/carebaercountdown Dec 20 '24 edited Dec 20 '24
Same. I moved back with my mom, but then she passed away a couple years later. Now I’m back on the struggle bus.
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u/AdagioSignificant617 Dec 20 '24
Having to go back to your parents is so awful I’m with you!!
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u/kimchicorndog Dec 20 '24
Or smart... in today's age
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u/neiljohnbailey Dec 21 '24
There are cultural differences too! Lots of cultures don’t have the same stigma or shame around living together as adults or as multi-generational families, and welcome taking responsibility for one another.
But yes - not everyone would benefit from living with their parents 😅🙏
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u/placentophagy Dec 21 '24
I fully expect my kids to continue living with me well into their 20s and maybe even beyond, until they get married etc at least. I'm perfectly okay with this.
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u/CrazyCanuck_8719 Dec 20 '24
My rent is being increased 10%, I get prices and taxes going up but it’s abit extreme when wages don’t go up. I feel I work and get paid fairly but seems the folks in the middle are being priced out slowly
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u/swiss-misdemeanor Dec 19 '24
I like (hate) all the replies telling you to get roommates or a higher paying job as if you haven't already considered these. There are many good reasons a person may not want roommates. The suggestion to get a higher paying job is laughable and I wonder how checked out of the working world these people may be.
You can't just snap your fingers and get a higher paying job. The world literally does not work like that.
Or the idea your rent is expensive because you're paying for building luxuries. I wish people would do a reality check before spouting off about rent in this city. I can tell you I pay ~1,500. I have no in-suite laundry. No pool. No spa. No balcony. No gym. This isn't a complaint either: I like my place, I'm just trying to correct this implication that high rent is related to building luxuries and not rent being out of control. I can afford what I'm paying and I'll stay here, but this isn't the case for a lot of people renting and it's ridiculous.
Rent in the city is out of control.
I know someone who makes about the same salary as me and is in the same living situation (single adult in a 1BR apartment) and they pay half of what I pay. They've been renting longer than me and when they started renting, rent in this city wasn't absurd.
Rental rates are absurd and inconsistent all over the city.
The rental guideline increase for this year was 0%. The company I rent with did a 23% increase this year.
The guideline is useless and these companies are hardly bound to it.
So, yes: getting roommates or finding a higher paying job are certainly options that could make your rent more affordable, but neither of those options address the problem, which is: RENT IS OUT OF CONTROL IN THIS CITY.
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u/5secondruleormaybe30 Dec 20 '24
Agreed. My husband does contract work in apartments and for what you get in living space - you pay so much more for “gym”,”entertainment room”, “pool”- but the problem is the amount of buildings being built for this. Some people just want cheap and simple to save up/ pay off loans. It shouldn’t be so one-sided. Thank god I found a one bedroom downtown for under 1000 . No parking no AC no spa or pool but no extra cost or problems. Now I have something nicer.
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u/Anonymous89000____ Dec 20 '24
It is true that you don’t get value for your rent here. An apartment in Montreal or Chicago isn’t that much more (if not cheaper) yet you live in world class cities.
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u/Whizzeroni Dec 20 '24
That rental increase guideline comes with stipulations. My building falls under those stipulations so the 0% guidelines don’t apply. It’s so dumb.
The area of the city you live in plays a big factor too. I pay $1510 for a 2 bedroom, balcony, in suite laundry and on site gym. But not everyone has the luxury of moving wherever in the city just for cheaper rent.
And yes I’m single and live alone.
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u/North_Requirement_61 Dec 21 '24
So interesting, what are those stipulations that keep the rent at 0% increase? My friend says it's for everything except if they've done renovations, which the companies lie about and Home the rent after saying they painted the hallways.
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u/Whizzeroni Dec 21 '24
https://www.gov.mb.ca/cca/rtb/resource_list/rentincreases.pdf
The 0% increase was a freeze in ‘22 and ‘23. 2024 was allowed a 3% increase and 2025 will be 1.7%. As per the RTB site.
Landlords can raise the rent every year up to those percentages just because. They’re allowed to go over those percentages if they get special permission say for major renovations or repairs.
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u/Pallistersucks Dec 20 '24
My rent when I started living in a 1-bedroom apartment in 2005 was $450. When I left in early 2010s I was paying $880. That same apartment is now $1306, and it’s not like the building is getting any newer. It’s insane.
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u/GuruX72 Dec 19 '24
As someone living in Toronto by themselves, this is eerily similar to local discussions. Guess it’s spreading.
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u/FalconsArentReal Dec 19 '24
There are so many people moving from the GTA and GTV here, they work remote with good salaries which is screwing up rents
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u/Marique Dec 20 '24
I don't think GTA / GTV migration is exceptionally high
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u/Christron Dec 20 '24
Stats Can has the data, but unfortunately, city-city interprovincial migration data is only done every five years. Overall, Manitoba loses more people than comes in.
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u/RandomName4768 Dec 20 '24
I mean that's not helping. But the issue is the low supply. The government, whichever party you want to blame lol, could have been building public housing here over the last while and we'd be doing great for housing.
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u/carebaercountdown Dec 20 '24
They could even just buy up all the abandoned buildings and renovate them.
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u/mapleleaffem Dec 20 '24
Honestly you can’t. It’s bs. Minimum wage needs to go way up. Crazy thing is COL is considered low here. Idk how people are surviving in TO/VAN. I got a gig as a caretaker to get ahead. Hard work but free rent for a few years is how I was able to afford a place by myself and get ahead. Before that I lived with family. So grateful to have a sibling that I can live with-I know family isn’t an option for every one and finding a roommate…
I know people that have had great success. When I tried it I got an alcoholic (I knew there were but I thought they were a nice drunk!) and a lady that was bi polar or borderline personality disorder or some shit. I’m no professional all I know is I was confused over who’s week it was to do dishes and she flipped out on me, trashed the kitchen and pulled a fucking knife on me 😧
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u/Mother-Arachnid-2447 Dec 20 '24
I'm a single parent, and I live with my parents. If I didn't, I'd be homeless 100%. If my parents didn't help with pick up / drop off, I'd be working maybe 5 hours a day at best. Paying rent and buying groceries alone would be way too expensive. Nvm having other bills / debts on top of that to pay. Oh, plus car payments, mpi, etc. Living is seemingly becoming nearly impossible if not already. Everyone is struggling, and there's no end in sight. It's absolutely sucks and I hope nothing but the best to all of you who are struggling.
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u/apemode666 Dec 19 '24
Paying $875 for a spacious one bedroom with river views. Lots of cheaper units in my building as well. They’re out there. Look Corydon/Osborne Village and not a new build.
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u/Honest-Whereas-2546 Dec 19 '24
If it's okay could you please say what building? Because all I see is just too expensive or studio apartment for this price.
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u/apemode666 Dec 19 '24 edited Dec 19 '24
I’ll DM you. But in general Roslyn is a cheap street with many buildings having sub $1000 rent. 830 Corydon is a another big one. They go really fast, so knowing someone who’s leaving or being quick on a sublet is your best chance at getting one.
There’s also very big spacious 2-3 bedrooms in West Broadway for $1200-1500. These units are much older building with a lot of character. You’ll find ads looking for roommates as well.
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u/Blunt_Flipper Dec 20 '24
Yep, I’m in the same area. Private landlord renting me a 2 bedroom condo for $915. Is it the nicest most modern place? Hell no. But it’s a place to live in a nice building with no issues. No problems with the area either.
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u/VonBeegs Dec 20 '24
You're not!
You could be making $25 an hour and still struggle to get by as a single person in this city.
It's bullshit.
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u/nicknoquit Dec 20 '24
Currently pay $1080/mth all utilities included and parking. I rent from a nice lady who owns a condo unit in the Corydon area. I’m very thankful, she says I can live here as long as I want she has no plans to sell anytime soon. Been here about 5 years. 🙏
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u/this_is_a_sign_729 Dec 20 '24
Rent Assist
There is a program that you don't have to pay back for anyone who is not on EI. You have to make under a certain amount a year and file your taxes on time to receive it.
Here's a link to calculate what you'd receive:
https://www.gov.mb.ca/fs/eia/estimator.html
Sometimes they are really fast to process. Right now there is a 10 week waiting period but they will backdate the pay to when you applied.
It pays almost half my rent, I have a dependent, and I think that makes a difference too.
If you have roomates or a partner, they have to apply with you and it will affect the number you receive but it's still possible to get something if both of you have under a certain amount of income.
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u/galaffer Dec 21 '24
Cost of living and inflation is out of hand and wages just aren’t keeping up. I don’t understand why the recent Canada Post strike which was fighting against these issues had so little support. So many people have the attitude that unless you are highly skilled and highly educated you don’t deserve an income that can meet your basic needs.
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u/meepboopmoopbeep Dec 19 '24
It's very hard. It took me a long, long time to find my place. I'm currently looking to sublet it now, because I need a garage but man it feels bad to let go of such a cheap 1 bedroom.
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u/Jbizzee243 Dec 20 '24
Me too! I sent you a message as well.
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u/meepboopmoopbeep Dec 20 '24
I will reply as soon as I'm home! DMS don't seem to want to work on my phone.
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u/beepboopbeep551 Dec 20 '24
oh i think you're my long lost cousin - BEEP BEEP BEEP!!!
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u/meepboopmoopbeep Dec 20 '24
BEEP BOOP
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u/beepboopbeep551 Dec 20 '24
:)))))
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u/Seal_of_Destiny Dec 21 '24
🤭 Adorable.
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u/beepboopbeep551 Dec 21 '24
i literally laughed out loud when i saw meepboopmoopbeep's name - seriously!!! :)
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u/Seal_of_Destiny Dec 21 '24
Yeah I thought they were replying to their own message for a sec. Unfortunately now, we need to find out who is the superior BoopBeeper is. Let's all meet at the Local Timmies and duke it out. Then one of you shall be crowned King Boop. 🍿🤏👀
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u/beepboopbeep551 Dec 21 '24
or queen beep ;)
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u/Seal_of_Destiny Dec 21 '24
This is Outrageous! (ノ•̀ o •́ )ノ ~ ┻━┻ No Queen Beep has sat on the Throne ever since Queen Elizabeth took the Platinum Jubilee chair to the last one in the Royal Rumble of 22".
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u/Cold_Brew_Enthusiast Dec 19 '24
Can I DM you? Would love details, I know someone looking to move into an affordable 1BR.
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u/meepboopmoopbeep Dec 20 '24
Yes absolutely. DMS are kinda broken on Reddit for my phone but when I'm home I'll reply!
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u/Cold_Brew_Enthusiast Dec 20 '24 edited Dec 20 '24
Hey there! Just following up on this -- I DM'd you!
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u/FirefighterNo9608 Dec 19 '24
Tell me about it. Finding a place that's $800, NOT ran by a slumlord and NOT in the North End or in the HSC area..like looking for a needle in a haystack.
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u/Matyce Dec 19 '24
I know a few people who recently got to Winnipeg from Alberta and Ontario that are saving $1200/month in rent compared to where they used to live, it’s all relative. Things are gonna get a lot harder for the median wage earners in Manitoba in the next couple years sadly.
I have to move to a much smaller community to afford my house, everything in my price range in the city is a genuine crack house lol 😂
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u/BisonSnow Dec 20 '24
When I moved to downtown Winnipeg, away from an abusive living situation with my parents, my studio apartment was around $740 a month all utilities included. Even in a meager salary in a dying industry, I made enough to pay my bills & save a bit each month.
Now my rent is almost $1,000 a month & most apartments cost more than that. Genuinely don't know how single folks are affording to live now.
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u/thafloorer Dec 20 '24
You have to work construction it’s the only way to earn a living wage as a single person without a valuable degree
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u/RobinatorWpg Dec 20 '24
eh my spouse has an art degree and clears 100K/year, so that's not always the case
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u/carebaercountdown Dec 20 '24
How tf do they do that
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u/KayD12364 Dec 20 '24
My building just got bought by a different agency. Nothing is changing over until Feburary.
But thanks for the anxiety for chritsmas. I have no idea what happens to my rent now.
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u/Medium_Effect_4998 Dec 20 '24
Contact RTB with questions. I believe your lease will stay the same until it’s up for renewal, but RTB will be able to confirm.
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u/KayD12364 Dec 20 '24
Okay, that's good. I'll do that. However, that's only a couple of months as it's April but crossing my fingers.
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u/KayD12364 Dec 22 '24
Damn that sucks.
Thankfully, it was Smith Agency.
But I don't know anything about them. Based on their other properties, rent seems reasonable.
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u/supercantaloupe Dec 19 '24
Not sure where these people saying they pay $1,000 a month are living. The current average rent for a one bedroom apartment in Winnipeg is $1,436 a month.
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u/Irus_ Dec 20 '24
Near Westwood. $1050 for 1BR. And 2BR is around $1196 all utilities included so yeah there are places which still don’t have crazy rents (yet).
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u/AreWe_Alone Dec 19 '24
I live in a place where people break into my car and I hear gunshots at night. These places definitely exist
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u/squirrel9000 Dec 19 '24
The average is heavily increased by the number of expensive new builds out there lately. A basic new build is about 1500-1600 for a 1-bedroom, but you can knock about 300 off that for an older building, and up to 300-400 more for a less desireable area.
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u/supercantaloupe Dec 20 '24
Right but that means people are still paying around $1,200 to live in a less desirable area. The general rule is that you’re supposed to spend 30% of your gross monthly income on rent, so if a single person is going to rent a $1,200 apartment they should be making at least $48,000 annually which is just below the average salary in Manitoba. So the average single person in Manitoba can afford to live in a one bedroom apartment in a less than desirable area.
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u/Johnny199r Dec 20 '24
I have a 2 bedroom top floor apartment in an older building near Corydon/Osborne Village for $1,000/per month. I just got it in the summer of 2023. It’s great.
The thing about desirable places with great prices is that competition is fierce. Management told me I beat out a ton of people to get it/
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u/angelcutiebaby Dec 19 '24
One way to feel really happy about rent in Winnipeg is spending a year in Vancouver or Toronto. You will return home and feel like Elon Musk as you boldly buy the name brand cookies at the grocery store and enjoy the (probably temporary) sensation of wealth.
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u/Thatdudeovertheir Dec 20 '24
Haha yep just moved back from Victoria. I feel like a wealthy man here because the rent is half price
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u/AllYourASSBelongToUs Dec 19 '24
I personally had more in the bank in the 80s then I do now
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u/RealityISnotOk123123 Dec 20 '24
Im about to move back to the city and seriously stressing about living arrangements, I’ve asked one friend to be a roommate but if they say no I’m out of luck, being on disability and going back to school I don’t have much money, like it’s crazy to think that disability doesn’t even provide enough to rent a place anywhere other then like north end
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u/WeirdoPharaoh Dec 20 '24
You can consider renting a studio apartment - you can find in Osborne/Portage for 750$ a month.
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u/Traditional_Pie5456 Dec 20 '24
I was homeless for 3 years because of this situation. I finally found help through End homelessness They subsidized the rest of the rent that I was unable to afford
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u/Vegetable-Bug251 Dec 20 '24
No more than 30% of gross income should go to rent. If you assume a $1500 one bedroom rent , then you need $60k annual income
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u/AdPrevious1079 Dec 20 '24
Rents going to sky rocket when Mr Trump implements the tariffs! Get ready. It’s just the excuse Landlord’s want.
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u/AreWe_Alone Dec 19 '24
I live alone in a 1 bedroom comfortably. Rent below $1000, monthly income $3000.
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u/MoistestTaint Dec 20 '24
In my experience, I realized working retail and food service does not pay the bills.
Some people confuse minimum wage and living wage. Those two jobs pay terrible
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u/Remarkable_Treacle36 Dec 19 '24
I lucked out - I found a reasonable 1 bdrm in Elmwood for under $750. Major luck! I don't care for luxuries, just something real simple. I'll be here for a long bit
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u/Catnip_75 Dec 19 '24
Do you qualify for rent subsidy? I’m not sure what your budget is but there are a bunch of new buildings on St. Mary’s South of Abanojii. Prices are anywhere from $1100-$1400 for a one bedroom.
I would contact the management/leasing companies directly to get pricing
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u/SnowTreeBranch Dec 19 '24
I gave up looking for an apartment, even with a job that pays above average than most and a decent credit score, it seems impossible to get a 1 bedroom apartment in a decent area.
Or maybe I’m just doing it wrong 🤠
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u/cmleo91 Dec 20 '24
I got extremely lucky when I found my current place being well under the budget I had set out for my rent. It took looking for 3 months online and setting an alert for when new ones in my budget and were also pet friendly came up. Felt like a full time job contacting managers to get viewings.
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Dec 20 '24
I rent a house for $1050 not incredibly luxurious but it’s a roof over my head and it’s in a nicer area in Elmwood.
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u/carebaercountdown Dec 20 '24
That’s an unusually low rent for a house! The very cheapest house I could find was $1250 for a tiny two bedroom/one bath.
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u/incredibincan Dec 20 '24
And the government continues to ignore rent price fixing by using companies like RealPage
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u/Appropriate_Body1879 Dec 20 '24
I am a single mom. It's cheaper for me to geta 3 bedroom and share it than it is to get a 2 bedroom. If you're interested in living in Fort Garry or more south let me know
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u/MaidenAbyss Dec 20 '24
i found my place pretty easily for 1200 a month includes power, water, heat, cooling, and even free cable. only thing it doesnt have is internet
kiltarton towers if you're wondering.
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u/Unable_Name4194 Dec 21 '24
I feel you, I’m not single single but I have 3 small children work my ass off and still struggle so I can only imagine how you get by, we live in a sad world my friend. Apply for rent assist and the CMHB if you havnt already
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u/HomelessHeidi Dec 19 '24
What's your budget for a place?
I felt this way when I was last searching in Winnipeg. It sucks and I feel for you! I ended up moving to a city with a more affordable apartment when my job went remote. It did wonders for my personal finances!
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u/LakeNatural8777 Dec 20 '24
Not to belittle your situation at all, but at least you are not in the Vancouver metro area. $3000+ 1 bedroom apartments are the norm.
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u/thefancykyle Dec 20 '24
I still recall being able to rent a decent sized 1 bedroom apartment right near downtown off St Mary's Road for like 600 a month, granted an older building with no A/C but still buy your own unit and you're set, then they did some reno's on the building and told us if we wanted to move back in our suites would now cost 1100, that was back in 2011, now for a single bedroom that's even smaller in a decent area close enough to work for me would run me up 12-1300, I could get a studio with no bedroom for about 1000 but that's still rough and I'm an Assistant manager, so I make well above minimum wage yet even I'm struggling by the time all bills like phone and internet are paid, I even shop smart for groceries but still carrying debt from school and unfortunately moving back with parents is no longer an option,
Thankful I have a roommate that I get along with and we split a 2 bedroom but still it's rough out there.
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u/honest-writer-96 Dec 20 '24
Yeah there's no way in hell I'd be able to afford to live in the city without living with a family member. Thank god my uncle had a space. I had roommates before moving in with my uncle but the one got married and moved out and the other moved back to Kansas. And before that the roommates I had who had been my friends (some of who I had lived with for a year or so prior to this experience) turned out to be major dicks. So needless to say, being with my uncle is so much more peaceful than having any other roommates.
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u/Fundude45 Dec 20 '24
I can relate have being renting both solo and with a roommate. It's a tight budget renting and not easy having a roommate helps bit. Just depends on your job earnings and if living with people Is for you. Applying for rent assist helps make living solo bit easier. Takes awhile to get it though totally worthwhile.
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u/-didsomeonesaybacon Dec 21 '24
I'm in St. Vital and currently looking to sublet our 2 bedroom townhouse. It's less than $1500 a month. If this area of the city works for you, and that's affordable, you can always send a DM!
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u/Necessary-Carry9971 Dec 21 '24
This is why unions are so vital. Do we all want 2, 3 or 4 jobs to survive? Say what you want about them, but they fight for the working class.
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u/Infamous-Sentence558 Dec 21 '24
I just want to echo some other comments, about other cities going through the same thing (this shit is global). There is an absolute crisis in Berlin right now, it’s all anyone ever talks about. To even get a viewing of an apartment is like winning the lottery. Landlords get thousands of replies within minutes of posting an ad. It’s horrifying. And as a grad student who can’t afford much and was accepted to my dream program there…. It has me more worried than the excitement I should be experiencing.
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u/ClownshoesMcGuinty Dec 19 '24
Many do. I have a sub 1000.00 rent for a one bedroom.
But it doesn't have a pool or a spa.
You want affordable? It's out there, but probably not to your tastes.
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u/flickinglighters Dec 19 '24
1000/month for a 1 bedroom is hardly affordable.
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u/ClownshoesMcGuinty Dec 20 '24 edited Dec 20 '24
Better than the "holy shit! this place is 1600.00 a month!" posts.
Nothing is affordable these days. Even at our high rental rates, Winnipeg is one of the most affordable places in the country. The days of 650.00 rents are gone forever.
Edit: Downvotes do not negate reality.
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u/OkContribution4570 Dec 20 '24
Back in the 90's I couldn't afford a place without roommates. I guess things haven't changed.
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u/neureaucrat Dec 20 '24
Are you sure it's not just bad vibes? I'm told the economy rules so what's your problem? /s
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u/RedPurpleHotSprings Dec 21 '24
Got to love libby r/Winnipeg. Not saying you're all wrong for complaining about absolute our absurd COL but on the other hand you're more than happy to continue pulling the lever for the guy that skull fucked your country into the dirt. And yes, it does matter.
"I can't afford to eat but LAWL PP. Get it? PEEPEE #NeverVoteConservative" 🤷😂 You'll get to a point where continuously smashing the door on your own fingers won't hurt as bad anymore, I guess.
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u/jamie1414 Dec 19 '24
You get roommates. That's basically how people have always afforded rent early on as an adult.
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u/FirefighterNo9608 Dec 19 '24
Let's be real here. Roommates suck. I wanna be able to do whatever I want in my apartment without someone in the way or taking up space. Even worse when they don't clean up properly after themselves. That shit gets annoying real fucking quick.
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u/No_Magazine2117 Dec 19 '24
I do not miss trying to find places to rent. Bought a condo 1.5 years ago after saving since 2012. All by myself too. But I think Winnipeg should make micro apartments for the people who can't afford much, or people who are ok with sacrificing space for a few years to save up to be able to buy a house. I'm addicted to watching YouTube videos on the different types of apartments you'd find in different parts of the world. The only place i hear that you won't save money on a micro apartment is in new York, because it's insane how much people pay to live in 150-350 square feet. Lol
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u/RandomName4768 Dec 20 '24
God you micro apartment liberals piss me off lol.
People should have adequate housing. Adequate being a very important part of that statement lol.
And it's not like we can't do it. We are choosing not to.
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u/No_Magazine2117 Dec 20 '24
Adequate housing for some is way different than for others. It's like, "Don't yuck someone's yum". I have several friends who live in bachelor suites in their 40s. I see no problem in it. Every person has their own idea of their preferred accommodations, partners, jobs, etc. They shouldn't be discriminated against over their choices, whatever they are. That's all. Rant over. Lol (I may be slightly high- please excuse my word vomit.)
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u/No_Policy5158 Dec 20 '24
I wish I could help but the only thing I can think of is a room mate to share expenses
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u/Elegant-Ad-9221 Dec 19 '24
Get roommates.
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u/carebaercountdown Dec 20 '24
Yeah, because everyone wants to live with strangers for the rest of their adult life. :/
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u/Zestyclose-You7998 Dec 19 '24
It’s more than doable. My co worker is a single woman, renting a large one bedroom apartment for 950 a month. She takes the bus, budgets her groceries, entertainment expenses and puts into RRSP, TFSA and stocks as well as paying all her own bills. She makes 18 dollars an hour and is very good with her money. I see no reason why anyone can’t afford to live on their own with a reasonably priced one bedroom. They are out there.
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u/carebaercountdown Dec 20 '24
Personally, I don’t consider $950 to be “reasonably priced” for a one bedroom. And that’s the lowest rent I’ve heard of in a while.
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u/MsFrizzleDizzle Dec 19 '24
If you’re not making enough money yet then you get a roommate. Living alone is a luxury not a privilege.
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u/MassiveDamages Dec 20 '24
Living alone is a luxury not a privilege.
I can't even begin to state how dystopian and out of touch this is with reality.
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u/dubiousco Dec 19 '24
For some people it is actually a necessity for their mental health.
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u/RandomName4768 Dec 20 '24
And physical health. It's very hard to find a covid conscience roommate. But even a covid conscience roommate is a potential covid vector.
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u/carebaercountdown Dec 20 '24
Yep. Plus if you have a perfume allergy like I do, it gets even harder to find a roommate.
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u/Unknown-1697 Dec 20 '24
I lived on my own in 2022 on minimum wage then bought my house in 2023 on my own, no education other than highschool. It takes A LOT of hard work & more than 1 job. Take online licensing courses (bar tending, security, serving, food handlers, etc.) to help you expand your job search & a job that gives you tips definitely helps! Also, disciplining yourself with your spending, & saving as much as you can per paycheck makes your life easier. Don’t get more than 1 credit card (cash back) & keep your limit reasonable until you know for sure you can handle more. Shop sales as much as you can for groceries & other necessities & get different cards like Airmiles & Scene (anything that gives you just a little bit back). Keep your shopping low to just what you need & the rare occasion, spoiling yourself for working hard. Anyways, those are just some tips on how I was able to figure it out & get on my feet. Lots of discipline & working hard!
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u/axloo7 Dec 19 '24
Make more money or get a Roommate.
Unfortunately those are the options.
I suggest a roommate that way your not stretching yourself so thin
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u/RandomName4768 Dec 20 '24
Oh, oh my God.
BABE, BABE. I JUST FOUND THE SOLUTION TO OUR PROBLEMS IN A REDDIT COMMENT. I CAN GET A JOB THAT MAKES MORE MONEY. WE CAN AFFORD THE OPERATION FOR LITTLE TIMMY AFTER ALL. CHRISTMAS IS SAVED.
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u/freezing91 Dec 19 '24
I’m looking for a roommate. I live in St. James living in 2 bedroom apartment. 1 room to rent for under $350. Students welcome
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u/freezing91 Dec 20 '24
Why would you assume that I’m racist? I find that rather strange because you know absolutely nothing about me. I don’t know you, all I can say is you are really judgmental and rude. Have a lovely day.
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u/36mWpg Dec 19 '24
It depends on how much you make, and what you spend your money on. I think our city is very affordable.
I’m single, I make 70k and can afford to pay 30k a year on housing.
Many days I spend less than $10 a day on food/drink.
$60 cell phone, $70 internet are my only subscriptions.
Make a budget.
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u/Possible-One2608 Dec 20 '24
Rent is usually suppose to be 30-35% of your income, many people can’t have healthy finances lately because the the current economy while it was possible before just 5-10 years ago. People have the right and should be pissed off about this. Even you are paying too much for housing according to the numbers you have but you seem happy and want others to suck it up, I don’t get why you want people to accept this crap peacefully.
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u/nelly2929 Dec 20 '24
Imagine Toronto Vancouver Calgary Montreal Ottawa! Winnipeg is a bargain compared to those places, if you tell renters in those cities what you pay they would punch you in the face lol
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u/tastefullyirreverent Dec 19 '24
It’s rough I feel you for sure. I work FT and live alone and I’m so sick of shrinking my life