Analysis of numbers compiled by Rentals.ca and CMHC, covering the years between 2018 and 2025, show that average rent for a bachelor unit and a one-bedroom apartment has jumped by almost 35 percent during this period to $1,199 per month and $1,753 per month respectively.
The cost of a three bedroom has gone from $1,177 to $1,753 over the same period.
“These numbers tell the story we hear far too often from Saskatchewan families,” said Carla Beck, Saskatchewan NDP Leader.
“Rental rates are rising faster than wages, forcing people to choose between keeping a roof over their heads and paying for groceries. Anyone with an ounce of compassion and empathy would do something, but Scott Moe has neither and would rather stand with rich, out-of-province landlords.”
Beck’s Shadow Housing Minister April ChiefCalf introduced The Rent Control Act in the fall in response to more than 40 months-straight of rent increases. If passed, the legislation would tie annual rent increases to inflation.
“Since Scott Moe became Premier, the average rent for a three-bedroom unit is up by $600 per month, a staggering 49 per cent increase,” ChiefCalf said. “This isn’t reasonable, it’s outright price gouging.”
“I rent with 3 roommates, but I still have to work multiple jobs to make rent each month. I recently worked up north for a week and felt I was paid pretty well, but I still couldn’t afford rent and groceries,” Said Siobhan Fitchner-Jack, Saskatoon Renter.
ChiefCalf said Scott Moe’s refusal to invest in affordable housing and regulate predatory rent hikes amounts to government malpractice and can’t be allowed to continue.
“It’s clear that Scott Moe doesn’t care about actually making life more affordable for families,” ChiefCalf said. “We need rent control now. Saskatchewan families cannot wait any longer. It’s time for change.”
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