Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Saint John, NB
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Saint John
$1,200/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Saint John is $1,200 per month as of October 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Saint John
2
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Saint John rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Saint John, NB, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Saint John, NB
Average rent prices in Saint John have decreased by 35% over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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 $1,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,025 | No Change |  5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,550 | 11% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Carleton | $1,550 | |
Fairville | $1,262 | |
Forest Hills | $1,550 | |
Glen Falls | $1,550 | |
Indiantown | $1,550 | |
Rockwood Park | $1,550 | |
Silver Falls | $1,550 | |
South End | $1,550 | |
Uptown | $1,550 | |
Waterloo Village | $1,375 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,200 | 35% | 12% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,025
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
3%
Waterloo Village
Average rent
$1,375
Rockwood Park
Average rent
$1,550
Uptown
Average rent
$1,550
Indiantown
Average rent
$1,550
Glen Falls
Average rent
$1,550
Forest Hills
Average rent
$1,550
Fairville
Average rent
$1,262
Silver Falls
Average rent
$1,550
South End
Average rent
$1,550
Carleton
Average rent
$1,550
Apartments
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
35%
Last year
12%
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
37%lower than the national median
25%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Saint John, NB is 16% lower than the median rent in Bangor, ME.
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30%Discover rentals in Saint John, NB
2d ago
Fairville apartment for rent in Saint John
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Price dropped $250Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Saint John
3 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Saint John
3 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
2d ago
Fairville apartment for rent in Saint John
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Price dropped $250Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
2d ago
Fairville apartment for rent in Saint John
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Price dropped $250Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
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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 $1,200 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Saint John?
Average rent prices in Saint John have decreased by 35% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.
How does Saint John rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Saint John is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Saint John?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Saint John are Fairville ($1,262/mo), Waterloo Village ($1,375/mo), and Rockwood Park ($1,550/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 $48,000/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?
November offers the best rental deals in Saint John with the lowest rents of the year, while December sees the least competition from other renters. July is the most competitive month with higher demand, so timing your search for late fall can save money.
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).