Rental buildings near University of Winnipeg aren’t all student housing. Campus Living at the University offers furnished rooms for individual students and unfurnished apartments for student families, while each of the seven buildings below advertises its own rents on its own site. This guide sets out what each one asks you to give up, whether that’s pets, a lower rent, or included utilities, and it’s general information, not legal or financial advice. Prices and availability are as of the date we published, and they change, so confirm every detail with the building before you apply.
Are the rental buildings near the University of Winnipeg only for students?
No. Campus Living at the University describes housing for students, but you’ll find the seven buildings here advertising their prices on their own sites. Three are tied to UWCRC 2.0 Inc., and four are rented by Mainstreet Equity Corp. and Sussex Realty.
“Choose from our furnished rooms for individual students and unfurnished apartments for student families,” says Campus Living at the University. Its family housing gives priority to UWinnipeg students who are married or common law couples and single parents. It tells individual students living on their own to “apply for McFeetors dorms or Balmoral Houses.”
The University’s International Student Services guidance is undated. Under a heading for the UWinnipeg Community Renewal Corporation, it says, “This UWinnipeg affiliated organization owns and operates a number of buildings close to campus,” and names Muse Flats and West Broadway Commons among them. UWCRC’s Muse Flats listing names UWCRC 2.0 Inc. as owner, and West Broadway Commons’ site is labelled UWCRC 2.0 Inc. UWCRC’s Solara Flats project lists UWCRC 2.0 Inc. as project manager, but doesn’t say who operates the building.
None of these three buildings says in so many words that the market suites are open to the general public. Each publishes suite prices with an inquiry button. Affordable suites have their own rules. The Solara Flats project says, “Affordable rent levels will be 59-69% of CMHC Median Market Rent for the neighbourhood,” but doesn’t say who qualifies or which suites are affordable. The four other buildings mention no student requirement.
How we checked these buildings, and what the listings left out
A building made the list only if it showed it renting: marked-available suites, a dated move-in, or prices with an inquiry or availability button. Rent, pets, utilities, and parking follow each building’s own wording. Distances and walking times are the building companies’ claims, and none were measured. Every price here is the one listed in October 2026.
We treat the University as the campus at 515 Portage Avenue, the mailing address on its admissions page. Four buildings make a campus claim in their own words, quoted below. The Princeton, Casa Loma, and Colony Apartments make none, so we’ve included them as lower-rent alternatives that are renting now, and distance to class is yours to weigh. Residences at Portage Commons and The Princeton are on liv.rent’s building list as of September 2, 2026, but being listed was never a reason to include a building.
Mainstreet’s listings show “From” prices and an availability button rather than named suites, and they carry 2020 dates, so they don’t prove a suite is vacant. Sussex lists named suites with move-in dates, but its listings are dated 2024 and 2025. Sussex and UWCRC 2.0 Inc. print rents such as “Rent: $899” without saying per month, so we treat them as monthly amounts. UWCRC names UWCRC 2.0 Inc. as manager of Market Lands South and says, “We are expected to open in November 2026,” so we left it out.
Rent, pets, and utilities side by side
In October 2026, the lowest one-bedroom starting price is $873 a month at Residences at Portage Commons. The highest one-bedroom price that a listing ties to a unit type is $1,725 at West Broadway Commons. Three buildings say no pets outright, two carry a Pet Friendly label without rules, and two publish nothing on pets.
The table quotes each building’s own wording, and where you see “Not published,” the building’s listing was silent on that detail. Solara Flats’ rent column doesn’t name unit types, and the two Mainstreet buildings’ rates are net of incentives, as their write-ups explain.
| Building | Address (as the operator gives it) | Operator | Unit types | Starting rent | Pets | Utilities included | Parking | Note |
| Residences at Portage Commons | 610 Portage Avenue | Mainstreet Equity Corp. | One- and two-bedroom | One-bedroom from $873 a month; two-bedroom rent not published | No pets (non-pet property) | Hot water, garbage collection, sewage, electricity, water, heat | Surface $100 a month; covered $140 a month | Landlord: directly across from the University of Winnipeg; availability button |
| The Princeton | 314 Broadway | Mainstreet Equity Corp. | Bachelor, one-bedroom, two-bedroom | Bachelor from $848; one-bedroom from $972; two-bedroom from $1,330 (each a month) | Pet Friendly label; rules not published | Not stated | Secure parking two minutes away, not operated by Mainstreet; $110 a month plus remote deposit; limited spots | No campus claim; availability button |
| Solara Flats | 308 Colony St | UWCRC 2.0 Inc. | Studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom | Suites listed from $1,333; rent not tied to a unit type | Not published | Heat, water, electricity, internet (internet not in affordable units) | Not published; car co-op membership included | Landlord: just steps from the University; 75 suites marked available now |
| Muse Flats | 290 Colony St | UWCRC 2.0 Inc. | Studio and one-bedroom priced; two- and three-bedroom named, not priced | Studio $1,210; one-bedroom $1,450; furnished premium one-bedroom $1,550 | Not published | All utilities; internet in market and premium units | “Parking Available”; cost not published | Landlord: a block south of the University campus; now leasing |
| West Broadway Commons | 167 Colony Street | UWCRC 2.0 Inc. | Studio to three-bedroom named; two suites priced | Premium one-bedroom suite $1,725; market two-bedroom suite $1,800 | Pet Friendly label; rules not published | Heat, water, electricity; internet in premium, market, and luxury suites | Waitlist, priority for premium and luxury suites; cost not published | Landlord: a short distance from the University; two suites listed |
| Casa Loma | 309 Sherbrook St. | Sussex Realty | One-bedroom | $899 (one suite); $939 (two suites) | No pets allowed | Not stated | Outdoor parking; cost not published | No campus claim; two suites dated October 1, 2026, one December 1, 2026 |
| Colony Apartments | 221 Colony St. | Sussex Realty | Studio and one-bedroom | Studio $840; one-bedroom $956 and $960 | No pets allowed | Not stated | Outdoor parking; cost not published | No campus claim; move-ins November 1, November 15, and December 1, 2026 |
The seven buildings, one at a time
The first four write-ups follow the strength of each building’s campus wording, and the last three make no campus claim.
Residences at Portage Commons: a campus claim, and no pets
At 610 Portage Avenue, Residences at Portage Commons is “directly across from the University of Winnipeg,” says Mainstreet Equity Corp. It’s also in “walking distance to Downtown Winnipeg.” The building has a liv.rent building page.
As of October 2026, Mainstreet’s listing advertises a one-bedroom “From $873 /mo,” with a security deposit of $436.50. The size is given as 536 square feet in the rate table and 515 in the property text. Rates are “net of applicable incentives and based on a one-year lease term,” and incentives “apply to new applicants only.” The building is a “non-pet property,” Mainstreet says.
Solara Flats: utilities included, and a higher price
Solara Flats is a 21-storey building at 308 Colony St. It says, “Located just steps from the University of Winnipeg,” and describes studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Its floor plans mark all 75 suites available now, with an inquiry button.
In October 2026, the listed rents are $1,333 (three suites), $1,585 (24 suites), $1,705 (15 suites), $1,980 (27 suites), $2,050 (three suites), and $2,070 (three suites). No unit type or program is shown, so there’s no telling which suites are studios, one-bedrooms, or affordable-program units. UWCRC’s project listing, which still gives an anticipated completion of Winter 2025, says 86 of 214 apartment units are set aside as affordable.
Solara advertises “Centralized heat and air, Water, Hydro, and High-speed internet included (except for the affordable units)” and its amenities list heat, water, electricity, and internet as included. Neither mentions pets or parking.
Muse Flats: furnished and unfurnished plans
UWCRC calls Muse Flats, at 290 Colony St, a “brand new mixed-income, mixed-use building” with 119 residential suites. “Muse Flats is now leasing, visit the website for more information,” it adds. “Located a block south of the University of Winnipeg Campus,” says Muse Flats.
Its floor plans list four plans in October 2026. There’s a studio (477 square feet) at $1,210, two market one-bedrooms (614 and 638 square feet) at $1,450 each, and a furnished premium one-bedroom (614 square feet) at $1,550. It also names two- and three-bedroom apartments, but doesn’t list a plan for them. No affordable suite appears.
Muse Flats says “All Utilities Included,” and its amenities list a washer and dryer in suite and “Parking Available,” without saying what parking costs. Neither mentions pets. That bundle of utilities, internet, and in-suite laundry comes at a higher rent than the lowest-priced buildings here.
West Broadway Commons: two priced suites and a parking waitlist
West Broadway Commons, at 167 Colony Street, is “just across from the Legislative grounds,” says the building’s website. It’s also “a short distance from the University of Winnipeg and Osborne Village.” In October 2026, its floor plans list two suites, each with an inquiry button. One is a premium one-bedroom (635 square feet) at $1,725, and the other is a market two-bedroom (723 square feet) at $1,800.
Its amenities say, “Heat, water, electricity included,” and offer “Parking available (subject to a waitlist, priority with Premium/Luxury rental)” without a cost. A “Pet Friendly” heading comes with no rules. With only two suites shown, your choice is limited.
The Princeton: a pet-friendly label, few details
Mainstreet Equity Corp.’s listing for The Princeton, at 314 Broadway, makes no claim about the University of Winnipeg. It places the building “where The Forks and West Broadway neighbourhoods meet.” The building also has a liv.rent building page.
In October 2026, rents start at $848 for a bachelor, $972 for a one-bedroom, and $1,330 for a two-bedroom, with security deposits of $424, $486, and $665. As at Portage Commons, rates are “net of applicable incentives and based on a one-year lease term,” and incentives “apply to new applicants only and cannot be combined with other offers,” Mainstreet says. Parking is separate: “Secure parking is available only two minutes away,” at $110 a month plus a remote deposit, with “Parking not operated by Mainstreet.”
“Pet Friendly” appears as a feature. The Fees and Policies heading has nothing under it. Mainstreet says utility inclusions are “subject to change without notice,” and no utilities are listed as included.
Casa Loma: a heritage building, no pets
Sussex Realty’s listing for Casa Loma, at 309 Sherbrook St., makes no claim about the University. It describes a “picturesque heritage building” located “on the corner of Sherbrook Avenue and Portage Avenue,” in Sussex’s words.
Three one-bedroom suites are listed: one at $899 and one at $939, both dated October 1, 2026, which has already passed, and another at $939 from December 1, 2026. Sussex says “No pets allowed,” “Outdoor parking available,” and “Controlled access and building security.” It puts laundry on the second floor rather than in the suite and doesn’t mention utilities.
Colony Apartments: studios and one-bedrooms, no pets
The Sussex Realty listing for Colony Apartments, at 221 Colony St., makes no claim about the University. It describes a “charming heritage building” that is “just off Broadway” and “in the heart of West Broadway.”
The studio is $840 from November 1, 2026, the lowest published rent among the seven buildings. The one-bedrooms are $960 from November 15, 2026 and $956 from December 1, 2026. Sussex says “No pets allowed” and “On-site laundry facilities,” and doesn’t mention utilities.
What does each choice cost?
Every building here asks you to give something up. The strongest campus claim comes with a no-pets rule, the included utilities at the UWCRC 2.0 Inc. buildings come with higher starting rents, and the lowest rents come with no pets or no stated utilities.
A campus claim, or a pet
Residences at Portage Commons is a “non-pet property,” and it’s the only building whose landlord says it sits directly across from the University of Winnipeg. Casa Loma and Colony Apartments also say “No pets allowed” but make no campus claim. None of the four buildings that don’t ban pets spells out its pet rules.
Included utilities, or a lower starting rent
The three UWCRC 2.0 Inc. buildings list heat, water, and electricity as included, with internet in most suites, and they start higher. In October 2026, the Muse Flats one-bedroom is $1,450 and the West Broadway Commons one-bedroom suite is $1,725, while Solara Flats starts at $1,333 without naming a unit type. The highest one-bedroom starting price at the four Mainstreet and Sussex buildings is $972 at The Princeton. So the cheapest UWCRC one-bedroom with a stated type costs $478 a month more. Residences at Portage Commons is the exception: it lists utilities as included from $873 a month, though that rate is net of incentives. The Princeton, Casa Loma, and Colony Apartments don’t state what’s included.
The lowest rents, or in-suite laundry and a newer building
In October 2026, the two lowest published prices are the Colony Apartments studio at $840 and The Princeton bachelor at $848. Casa Loma and Colony Apartments ban pets, state no utilities, and list on-site laundry facilities rather than a washer and dryer in the suite. The higher rents at Solara Flats and Muse Flats, which their listings call new, come with no word on pets.
Furnished, or unfurnished
Furnished doesn’t have to cost far more than unfurnished. According to liv.rent’s October 2026 Winnipeg rent report, the average furnished one-bedroom asking rent Downtown rose 3.2% to $1,316 in October from $1,276 in September. The unfurnished one-bedroom average eased 0.8% to $1,311 from $1,322, so furnished units now ask slightly more than unfurnished ones Downtown. The report doesn’t say which of its six regions covers the area around the University, so treat the Downtown figures as context only. For citywide context, it puts Winnipeg’s average unfurnished one-bedroom at $1,319 in October 2026, down 0.1% from September.
In October 2026, Muse Flats lists a furnished premium one-bedroom at $1,550 and a market one-bedroom of the same size (614 square feet) at $1,450. That $100 gap also reflects the premium label, so it doesn’t isolate what furniture costs. Landlords weighing whether to furnish a suite can check what the market pays with a free liv.rent rent estimate.
Which Manitoba rules and lease terms should you check before you sign?
“The 2027 rent increase guideline is 3.0 per cent, effective January 1, 2027,” says the Manitoba Residential Tenancies Branch’s current guideline page. It adds that tenants must get written notice at least three months before a rent increase takes effect. The Branch’s deposits fact sheet, dated December 2019, says a security deposit cannot be more than half of the first month’s rent. This is general information, not legal advice.
The guideline carries no date. Its exemptions include “rental units in buildings first occupied after March 2005” and “rental units renting for $2,000 or more per month.” Solara Flats and Muse Flats, which their listings call new, could be exempt. So could any suite at $2,000 or more, such as the $2,050 and $2,070 suites Solara Flats lists in October 2026.
Landlords must return deposits plus interest “within 14 days of the end of a tenancy,” the deposits fact sheet says. It says a pet damage deposit collected on or after August 1, 2014 “can be up to one month’s rent.” The sheet dates from December 2019, so confirm current limits with the Branch. Residences at Portage Commons lists a $436.50 security deposit in October 2026, half of its $873 rent. Deposits “may vary based on credit history, rental history, and risk assessment,” it adds.
“Utilities might be separate or included,” says International Student Services. The Manitoba Residential Tenancies Branch “recommends that you walk through the rental unit with the landlord,” it adds. The same guidance asks, “Did you know your student fees include unlimited access to Winnipeg Transit from September to April?” That’s the University’s wording.
Winnipeg Transit’s route details for BLUE carry no date. They list stops named “Westbound Portage at Spence (U of W)” and “Eastbound Portage at Balmoral (U of Winnipeg).” This guide doesn’t cover which building is closest to which stop, or how often buses run. Before you sign, confirm the unit, rent, utilities, parking, and pet terms in writing.
For monthly numbers across Winnipeg’s six regions, browse liv.rent’s rent reports. For area context, see the neighbourhoods guides and the rental resources guides.
Is housing near the University of Winnipeg only for students?
No. Campus Living at the University describes rooms and apartments for students, but the seven buildings in this guide advertise their own rents on their own sites. Three are tied to UWCRC 2.0 Inc., whose sites use a name the University’s International Student Services calls affiliated.
Which rental buildings near the University of Winnipeg include utilities?
Residences at Portage Commons lists heat, electricity, and water as included. Solara Flats, Muse Flats, and West Broadway Commons list heat, water, and electricity, with internet in most suites. The Princeton, Casa Loma, and Colony Apartments don’t state what’s included.
Which apartments near the University of Winnipeg allow pets?
Residences at Portage Commons, Casa Loma, and Colony Apartments say no pets. The Princeton and West Broadway Commons carry a Pet Friendly label without published rules, and Solara Flats and Muse Flats say nothing about pets.
How much does it cost to rent near the University of Winnipeg?
In October 2026, one-bedrooms start at $873 at Residences at Portage Commons, $899 at Casa Loma, $956 at Colony Apartments, and $972 at The Princeton. Muse Flats lists a one-bedroom at $1,450 and West Broadway Commons at $1,725. Prices change, so confirm with the building.
Is a furnished apartment in downtown Winnipeg more expensive than an unfurnished one?
Only slightly, in liv.rent‘s October 2026 Winnipeg rent report: the Downtown average furnished one-bedroom asked $1,316, against $1,311 unfurnished. Muse Flats lists a furnished premium one-bedroom at $1,550 and a market one-bedroom of the same size at $1,450. The report doesn’t say which region covers the University, so treat its Downtown figures as context only.
How much can a landlord raise rent in Manitoba?
Manitoba’s Residential Tenancies Branch lists a 2027 rent increase guideline of 3.0 per cent, effective January 1, 2027, with exemptions including buildings first occupied after March 2005. Tenants must get written notice at least three months before an increase takes effect.
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