Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
Saint John, NB

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Saint John rent stands today

    Saint John, NB rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,376/month. Month over month, rent cooled by 1.9%.

  • Compared to national trends

    Saint John sits 29.4% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, reflecting its position as a smaller market with fewer total rentals (76) and more accessible rents for local renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios and 1-bedrooms in Saint John run around $1,150/month and $1,125/month respectively, while 2-bedrooms sit at $1,400/month and larger units reach $1,595/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,695/month, above the apartment median of $1,376/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Saint John

$1,376/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Saint John is $1,376 per month as of June 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $574 less per month.

$42.39

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Saint John

76

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Saint John rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Saint John, NB

Average rent prices in Saint John have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 Saint John, NB

Rent prices in Saint John vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Saint John is $1,376, whereas a house costs $1,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Saint John run $1,125 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.

Listings

Studio

$1,150

26%

5%

1 bedroom

$1,125

3%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,400

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,562

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$1,595

12%

28%

Studio

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

26%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,125

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,562

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

28%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Saint John, 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 Saint John, NB compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Saint John and Bangor by all bedroom counts and property types.

Saint John

Median rent price$1,376
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,525
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Saint John, NB is 10% lower than the median rent in Bangor, ME.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Bangor

$1,525

increased by8%
Last year
Brewer

$1,500

increased by10%
Last year
Coverdale

$1,475

N/A
Last year
Dieppe

$1,600

decreased by3%
Last year
Eastport

$2,800

increased by114%
Last year
Fredericton

$1,850

N/A
Last year

Discover rentals in Saint John, NB

28 Wentworth St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Uptown apartment for rent in Saint John

28-32 Wentworth Street - 1

28 Wentworth St #1, Saint John, NB E2L 2R8

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

23 Paddock St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Waterloo Village apartment for rent in Saint John

23 Paddock Street - 1

23 Paddock St #1, Saint John, NB E2L 3A5

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

144 Victoria St #9 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Indiantown apartment for rent in Saint John

140-144 Victoria Street - 9

144 Victoria St #9, Saint John, NB E2K 1L6

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

519 Dunn Ave #519 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Saint John

517-519 Dunn Avenue - 519

519 Dunn Ave #519, Saint John, NB E2M 2W6

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 15

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Frequently asked questions for Saint John, NB

Quick answers to common questions about the Saint John rental market.

How much is rent in Saint John?

The average rent in Saint John is $1,376 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Saint John?

Average rent prices in Saint John have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Saint John rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Saint John is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $574 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Saint John?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Saint John are Waterloo Village ($1,250/mo), Westmorland Heights ($1,250/mo), and Uptown ($1,300/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Saint John?

To comfortably afford rent in Saint John, you'd need to earn approximately $55,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Saint John?

Saint John's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,100 per month, while two-bedroom units reach around $1,400 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's rental inventory.

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).

Apartments for rent in Saint John

163 Carmarthen St, Saint John, NB E2L 2P4, CAN
26 Cliff St, Saint John, NB E2L 3A7, CAN
262 Main St, Saint John, NB E2K 1H9, CAN
615 Rothesay Ave, Saint John, NB E2H 2G9, CAN
519 Dunn Ave, Saint John, NB E2M 2W6, CAN
256 Britain St, Saint John, NB E2L 1X8, CAN
642 Michael Cres, Saint John, NB E2J 2T1, CAN
273 Tower St, Saint John, NB E2M None, CAN
19 Reading Cres, Saint John, NB E2H 2A6, CAN
285 King St W, Saint John, NB E2M 1S8, CAN
20 Waterloo St, Saint John, NB E2L 3P3, CAN
355 Prince St, Saint John, NB E2M 1P8, CAN
157 Adelaide St, Saint John, NB E2K 1W9, CAN
23 Paddock St, Saint John, NB E2L 3A5, CAN
57 Canterbury St, Saint John, NB E2L 2C7, CAN
609 Rothesay Ave Bldg F, Saint John, NB E2H 2G9, CAN
79 Hazen St, Saint John, NB E2L 3L2, CAN
306 Prince St, Saint John, NB E2M 1P5, CAN
23 St. Anne Streetunit 6, Saint John, NB E2J 2N9, CAN
28 Wentworth St, Saint John, NB E2L 2R8, CAN