Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 17, 2026
Average rent in
Sarnia, ON
Average rent in
Last updated on May 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Sarnia, ON rent slipped 5.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,512/month. Renters today are paying $52 less per month on average than last year, continuing a decline from the peak of $1,865/month in October 2024.
Compared to national trends
Sarnia sits 22.4% more affordable than the $1,949/month national median, offering a smaller market of 95 total rentals with a median rent below the national average.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Sarnia run around $1,500/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,392/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,600/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,992/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,400/month, covering a broad spectrum of rental prices.
Neighborhood spotlight
In Sarnia, ON, Rosedale rents fell 14.5% year over year to $1,595/month, and Tree Streets declined 14.9% to $1,510/month. These declines exceed the citywide drop of 5.8%, showing localized cooling in these neighborhoods.
Median rent
Median rent in Sarnia
$1,512/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Sarnia is $1,512 per month as of May 2026. This is 22% below the national average rent, or $436 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Sarnia
95
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Sarnia rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Sarnia, ON
Average rent prices in Sarnia have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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
Sarnia, ON
Rent prices in Sarnia vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sarnia is $1,495, whereas a house costs $1,992. 1-bedroom apartments in Sarnia run $1,390 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,500 |  7% | 16% | |
1 bedroom | $1,392 | 2% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,600 | 2% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,992 | 1% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | 6% | 43% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central City | $1,721 | |
Downtown Sarnia | $1,530 | |
High Park | $1,495 | |
Rosedale | $1,595 | |
Sherwood Village | $1,445 | |
South Sarnia | $1,485 | |
Tree Streets | $1,510 | |
Wellington Park | $1,505 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,495 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,795 | 1% | - | |
Houses | $1,992 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $737 | 6% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
16%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,392
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,992
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
43%
Central City
Average rent
$1,721
Downtown Sarnia
Average rent
$1,530
High Park
Average rent
$1,495
South Sarnia
Average rent
$1,485
Rosedale
Average rent
$1,595
Sherwood Village
Average rent
$1,445
Wellington Park
Average rent
$1,505
Tree Streets
Average rent
$1,510
Apartments
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,992
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$737
Last 30 days
6%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Sarnia, ON, 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 Sarnia, ON compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Sarnia and Casco by all bedroom counts and property types.
Sarnia
22%lower than the national median
14%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Sarnia, ON is 9% lower than the median rent in Casco, MI.
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2%Discover rentals in Sarnia, ON
2d ago
Central City apartment for rent in Sarnia
207 Kathleen Ave #4, Sarnia, ON N7T 1E1
1 bed
2 baths
$820
$675
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
2d ago
Central City apartment for rent in Sarnia
207 Kathleen Ave #2, Sarnia, ON N7T 1E1
1 bed
2 baths
$820
$675
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
2d ago
Central City apartment for rent in Sarnia
207 Kathleen Ave #1, Sarnia, ON N7T 1E1
1 bed
2 baths
$745
$675
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
12h ago
811 811, 817, 835 & 849 Devine Street, Sarnia, ON N7T 1X3
1–2 beds
1 bath
$905–$1,015
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sarnia
3 beds
4 baths
$3,400
House for rent
Available Mar 1
1d ago
275 Front St N, Sarnia, ON N7T 0C4
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000–$3,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
131 Maxwell St, Sarnia, ON N7T 7N9
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,566–$3,134
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 30
3h ago
392 Front St N, Sarnia, ON N7T 0B2
2 beds
2 baths
$2,412–$2,690
Apartment for rent
1h ago
160 George St, Sarnia, ON N7T 7V4
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,440–$1,800
Apartment for rent
11h ago
275 Finch Gate Apartments, Sarnia, ON N7S 4Z8
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,290–$1,405
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 30
12h ago
880 Colborne Rd, Sarnia, ON N7V 3K3
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,310–$1,770
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 12
12h ago
620 Berkshire Rd, Sarnia, ON N7V 1Y8
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,145–$1,385
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 30
5d+ ago
Verified
1100 Wellington St, Sarnia, ON N7S 1E6
2 beds
1 bath
$1,415
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
200 London Rd, Sarnia, ON N7T 7S9
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
200 London Rd, Sarnia, ON N7T 7S9
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
11h ago
275 Finch Gate Apartments, Sarnia, ON N7S 4Z8
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,290–$1,405
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 30
11h ago
275 Finch Gate Apartments, Sarnia, ON N7S 4Z8
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,290–$1,405
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 30
12h ago
880 Colborne Rd, Sarnia, ON N7V 3K3
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,310–$1,770
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 12
12h ago
620 Berkshire Rd, Sarnia, ON N7V 1Y8
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,145–$1,385
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 30
12h ago
125 College Ave S, Sarnia, ON N7T 2Z5
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,320–$1,505
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 12
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Frequently asked questions for Sarnia, ON
Quick answers to common questions about the Sarnia rental market.
How much is rent in Sarnia?
The average rent in Sarnia is $1,512 per month as of May 16, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Sarnia?
Average rent prices in Sarnia have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does Sarnia rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Sarnia is 22% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $436 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Sarnia?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Sarnia are Sherwood Village ($1,445/mo), South Sarnia ($1,485/mo), and High Park ($1,495/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Sarnia?
To comfortably afford rent in Sarnia, you'd need to earn approximately $61,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Sarnia?
Sarnia's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,600 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,900 monthly. One-bedroom rents remained stable from the previous year, but two-bedroom apartments saw a 4.4% increase.
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).