Renting in Saskatchewan: rights, rent increases and average rents

Who handles landlord-tenant disputes in Saskatchewan, how rent increases work, what rents cost and which programs help.

Who to contact

Residential tenancies in Saskatchewan are handled by the Office of Residential Tenancies. It explains the rules, provides the official forms and settles disputes between landlords and tenants. Official site ↗

Rent increases

Landlords must give 12 months' written notice of a rent increase (six months if they belong to a prescribed landlord association). Rent can be raised only once every 12 months and not within the first 18 months of a tenancy.

Exceptions and details

Fixed-term leases: the increase must be in the lease or in a two-month notice served before the end date; the tenant has 30 days to accept in writing or must move out at the end of the term.
Landlords who belong to the Saskatchewan Landlord Association or the Network of Non-Profit Housing Providers may give six months' notice, but not within the first 12 months, and at most once every six months.
There is no limit on the amount. A tenant who gets an increase without proper notice can apply to the Office of Residential Tenancies for compensation.

Source: official rent increase page ↗, read on 2026-11-13.

Average rents by city (2025)

City	Studio	1 bedroom	2 bedrooms	3 bedrooms
Saskatoon	$981	$1,281	$1,559	$1,792
Regina	$901	$1,240	$1,478	$1,900
Moose Jaw	$792	$997	$1,337	$1,863
Yorkton	$903	$1,076	$1,217	$1,444
Prince Albert	$759	$1,073	$1,213	$1,300
North Battleford	$706	$924	$1,159	$1,247
Estevan	$625	$863	$1,005	$1,090
Swift Current	$685	$830	$999	$1,273

Average rent of occupied units in CMHC's survey (Statistics Canada, Table 34-10-0133-01). Asking rents for vacant units are usually higher. All cities →

Help paying rent

Saskatchewan Housing Benefit — Monthly help for renters who spend a large share of income on housing.

The Canada Housing Benefit is delivered by each province and territory, and people with low income may also qualify for social assistance shelter amounts. All programs →

Before you sign

Get the lease in writing and keep a copy.
Ask what is included: heat, electricity, water, parking, internet.
Photograph the unit on move-in day and note existing damage.
Check what deposit is allowed in this province before paying one.
Buy tenant insurance: the landlord's policy does not cover your belongings.

General information, not legal or financial advice. Figures show their source and the date they were read; confirm with the official body before making a decision.