Saskatoon offers a multi-level rental market, with a wide range of options for different housing needs. Rental properties available in the city include furnished and unfurnished one- and two-bedroom apartments, condominiums and homes. Rental properties are scattered throughout each community, as well as the downtown area.

Prices have increased over the last year, but remain competitive with comparable markets across the country. According to the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), the monthly rent in Saskatoon for a two-bedroom apartment ranges from $668 to $946. The average monthly rent for a three-bedroom apartment ranges from $718 to $1,144.  Rent in towns surrounding Saskatoon are comparable, with two-bedroom apratments averaging $617 and three bedroom apartments averaging $898.

Reports on the rental market in the Saskatoon region are available here.

• The City of Saskatoon’s Renter’s Handbook PDF
• The Saskatchewan Housing Corporation
• The Saskatoon Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP)
• QUINT Development Corporation

The Neighbourhood Profiles publication from the City of Saskatoon contains a wealth of demographic data for each residential neighbourhood in Saskatoon, such as how many people own houses, average income of residents, park space per resident, ethnic diversity, and political participation. Used by all types of people, from residents to business owners to community organizations, the data in Neighbourhood Profiles can help people plan for the future or just provide a snapshot of a neighbourhood.

Rental listings are available at:

• Online at Househunting.ca
• In print from The Star Phoenix, Saskatoon’s local newspaper.