Winnipeg has two main university residence systems: the University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus) and the University of Winnipeg downtown. Both publish room types, but neither publishes a simple price list on a static page, so this guide gives what I could verify: the residences, deposits, fees and rules, and where to get the current totals.
Details come from the two universities’ housing pages, checked on 20 October 2026. Where a figure is from 2025/26 it is labelled. Confirm everything for your intake before you pay.
University of Manitoba residences
| Residence | Who it is for | Rooms |
|---|---|---|
| Pembina Hall | First-year students | 360 single rooms, each with a private washroom and shower |
| University College Residence | First-year students | 236 single rooms and 10 double rooms, about 40 people per floor |
| Mary Speechly Hall | First-year students | Single and double rooms grouped in pods, with 30 to 40 students per floor and a lounge on each |
| Arthur V. Mauro Residence | Upper-year students (eight months of university completed, or aged 19 or older) | 316 students in 155 two- or three-bedroom suites with kitchenette, private washroom and air conditioning |
Returning students under 25 can also apply to Mary Speechly Hall, Pembina Hall and University College. St Andrew’s and St John’s colleges on the Fort Garry campus provide their own accommodation and meal plans, so contact them directly.
The university’s Residence Fee Calculator shows the 2026-27 total for each residence, including meal plans and fees. I could not read its results, so I have not quoted prices. The page does not mention a housing guarantee, so ask the Student Residences office (residence@umanitoba.ca, 204-474-9922 or toll free 800-859-8737).
University of Winnipeg Campus Living
- Options: furnished rooms for individual students (McFeetors Hall and Balmoral Houses), furnished apartments, and unfurnished apartments for student families.
- Meal plan: a Diversity Food Services plan is mandatory for McFeetors Hall residents.
- Downtown Hostel: McFeetors Hall also has a hostel for stays of up to 30 nights.
I could not find current room prices on a page I could read, so check the Campus Living fee pages for your room type.
Fees, deposits and rules (University of Winnipeg, 2025/26)
| Item | 2025/26 figure |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 |
| Deposit, individual students (McFeetors Hall and Balmoral rooms) | $450, due after a room offer is sent |
| Deposit, family housing | $650 |
| Payment | By term (fall, winter, spring). A monthly plan is available for a $75 annual fee, approved case by case |
| Early termination | $400 residence termination fee, plus $150 if a meal plan applies, and the deposit is forfeited |
| Room change | $100 admin fee, plus a $65 cleaning fee and any maintenance charges |
The 2025/26 contract states that one residence agreement does not guarantee an extension to later periods, so do not assume you can stay a second year.
Residence or a private rental?
| Question | University residence | Private rental |
|---|---|---|
| Meals | Meal plan mandatory at McFeetors Hall | You cook for yourself |
| Upfront cost | $50 application fee and a deposit after the offer (Winnipeg, 2025/26) | Ask for the deposit terms in writing |
| Length of stay | Set by the agreement, with no automatic extension | Set by your lease, so read the term and exit rules |
I have not listed individual private buildings or ranked neighbourhoods, because I could not verify prices or area details against reliable sources. If you rent privately, view the unit, get a written lease and never pay before you have one. For other Canadian cities, see our guides to Saskatoon, Calgary and Toronto, or browse all student accommodation in Canada.
FAQs about student accommodation in Winnipeg
Which University of Manitoba residences are for first-year students?
Pembina Hall, University College Residence and Mary Speechly Hall. Arthur V. Mauro Residence is for upper-year students.
How much is the University of Winnipeg residence deposit?
For 2025/26 it was $450 for individual students and $650 for family housing, plus a $50 application fee. Check the current figures.
Is a meal plan compulsory?
At McFeetors Hall, yes. The University of Winnipeg contract makes a Diversity Food Services plan mandatory there.
Where can I find the current University of Manitoba prices?
In the university’s Residence Fee Calculator, which shows the 2026-27 totals, or from the Student Residences office.
Sources
- University of Manitoba: explore our spaces
- University of Manitoba: residence fee calculator
- University of Winnipeg: Campus Living
- University of Winnipeg: fees and payments
- University of Winnipeg: Campus Living contract 2025/26
All checked 20 October 2026.
