Who We Are

The Winnipeg Rental Network (WRN) officially launched its website in April 2009.  The primary goal of the Winnipeg Rental Network is to offer a web-based database that will make it easier for people to find affordable rental housing.  The site will also be a one-stop-shop for agencies that provide supports to people in the low to medium income range.  WRN is a network of Public, Private and Community-based organizations that work to improve accessibility to, and tenancy in, affordable rental accommodation by promoting the best use of existing rental stock and housing programs.

The WRN is first and foremost a city-wide rental registry that provides affordable rental listings. The Network uses Median Market Rents, as determined by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), to establish an upper limit on what is deemed “affordable”.

The WRN database is a free service for landlords and tenants.  Landlords and property managers can register to list and manage rental listings.  Individual renters seeking accommodations can search geographic areas to find vacancy and contact information. 

The Network will also maintain on-line promotion of tenant and landlord rights, information about housing programs and links to organizations that provide housing support.  The primary goal of this information service is to strengthen tenancy for renters and to minimize challenges facing landlords.

The Network is guided by a steering committee.  For further information, email Gordon McIntyre, WRN Coordinator, or call 204-927-2335.

Winnipeg Rental Network
c/o 509 Selkirk Avenue,
Winnipeg, MB
R2W 2M6

This website was developed with funding from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada.  Further support and facilities are provided by the North End Community Renewal Corporation.   Current funding is provided by the Government of Manitoba.