Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
Moncton, NB

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Moncton, NB rent slipped 8.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,275/month. Renters are paying slightly less than last year, with a month-over-month decline of 1.7% as the market continues to cool after a peak in late 2024.

  • Moncton sits 34.6% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, reflecting its position as a smaller market with fewer total rentals, where affordability is a key factor for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Moncton run around $1,060/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,125/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,300/month, with houses commanding a median of $1,800/month. Apartments make up the majority of rentals, offering a range of options for renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    New North End rents fell 31.6% year over year to $1,299/month across 22 rentals, a sharper decline than the citywide 8.6% drop. South End and Downtown Moncton also saw declines of 23.8% and 12.7%, respectively, showing localized cooldowns amid the broader market decline.

Median rent

Median rent in Moncton

$1,275/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Moncton is $1,275 per month as of June 2026. This is 35% below the national average rent, or $675 less per month.

$7.47

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Moncton

73

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Moncton rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Moncton, NB

Average rent prices in Moncton have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Moncton, NB

Rent prices in Moncton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Moncton is $1,277, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Moncton run $1,125 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.

Listings

Studio

$1,060

5%

1%

1 bedroom

$1,125

5%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,300

4%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,750

8%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,060

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,125

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Moncton, NB, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Moncton, NB compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Moncton and Charlottetown by all bedroom counts and property types.

Moncton

Median rent price$1,275
decreased by35%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,322
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Moncton, NB is 4% lower than the median rent in Charlottetown, PE.

Discover rentals in Moncton, NB

34 Verdun St #16 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South End apartment for rent in Moncton

34 Verdun Street - 16

34 Verdun St #16, Moncton, NB E1E 2Y5

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

34 Verdun St #8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South End apartment for rent in Moncton

34 Verdun Street - 8

34 Verdun St #8, Moncton, NB E1E 2Y5

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

16 Arden St #8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Old North End condo for rent in Moncton

Condo for rent

Available Jul 1

385 Lutz St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Moncton apartment for rent in Moncton

385 Lutz Street - 3

385 Lutz St #3, Moncton, NB E1C 5G8

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 1

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Frequently asked questions for Moncton, NB

Quick answers to common questions about the Moncton rental market.

How much is rent in Moncton?

The average rent in Moncton is $1,275 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Moncton?

Average rent prices in Moncton have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.

How does Moncton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Moncton is 35% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $675 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Moncton?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Moncton are Downtown Moncton ($1,200/mo), South End ($1,200/mo), and Lewisville ($1,250/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Moncton?

To comfortably afford rent in Moncton, you'd need to earn approximately $51,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Moncton?

Moncton's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,400 monthly. These figures represent the current market conditions across New Brunswick's hub city.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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