Real Estate

Windsor has a wide range of housing to suit your lifestyle, from elegant heritage homes lining leafy neighbourhood streets to waterfront condos settled near urban amenities. While the majority of Windsor residents own a home, there is an excellent mix of apartments in large and small buildings with affordable rent. Homes in Windsor can be purchased at a fraction of the cost of a home in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The availability of affordable homes is a key advantage to living in Windsor.

Town houses, houses and apartments

Owning a Home in Windsor-Essex County

The Windsor-Essex County Association of Realtors website provides you with important information on buying your home in Windsor-Essex, in addition to other useful resources such as a school locator, a mortgage calculator, current listings, and much more. For more information on monthly sales and average home prices, please see monthly stats.

Average Real Estate Costs (as of February 2024):

  • Average Residential Sales Price: $576,546 (price depends on the age of the home and improvements)

Renting a Home in Windsor-Essex County

Windsor has a strong rental market, which offers a variety of housing types to meet your needs. Rental costs are affordable compared to the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) or other major cities in Canada. In addition to the Windsor-Essex County Association of Realtors website, Rentals.ca, Padmapper and Kijiji can be helpful when trying to find a place to rent in Windsor.

Average Rental Costs (as of October 2023):

  • One Bedroom: $1,055 per month
  • Two Bedroom: $1,246 per month
  • Three Bedroom: $1,334 per month

Temporary Accommodations For Residents

For residents in the Schulich Windsor Program in need of temporary accommodations while in Windsor, please contact the Clinical Education Team Leader, Bianca Vasapolli:

Contact Details

Bianca Vasapolli, BA
Clinical Education Team Leader, Notary Public
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Medical Education
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry - Windsor Campus
Phone: 519-254-5577 ext. 31064
Windsor-Essex County Association of Realtors Kijiji Padmapper Rentals.ca