Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Saint John, NB

Median rent

Median rent in Saint John

$1,395/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Saint John is $1,395 per month as of July 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $535 less per month.

$38.01

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Saint John

4

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Saint John rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

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 remained the same over the last month and have increased 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 $1,395, whereas a house costs $1,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Saint John run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,150

3%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,454

3%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,625

No Change

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,454

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,625

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

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$1,395
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Saint John, NB is 7% lower than the median rent in Bangor, ME.

Discover rentals in Saint John, NB

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Fairville apartment for rent in Saint John

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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 $1,395 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Saint John?

Average rent prices in Saint John have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Saint John rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Saint John is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $535 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Saint John?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Saint John are Westmorland Heights ($1,500/mo), Forest Hills ($1,500/mo), and Rockwood Park ($1,500/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 $56,000/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Saint John average around $1,120/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,400/month.

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