Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 15, 2026
Average rent in
Sarnia, ON
Average rent in
Last updated on November 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Sarnia
$1,479/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Sarnia is $1,479 per month as of November 2026. This is 22% below the national average rent, or $420 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Sarnia
48
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Sarnia rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Sarnia, ON
Average rent prices in Sarnia have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $1,480, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Sarnia run $1,365 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,579.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $900 | No Change | 19% | |
1 bedroom | $1,365 |  3% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,550 | 1% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,990 | No Change | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central City | $1,520 | |
Downtown Sarnia | $1,595 | |
High Park | $1,495 | |
Rosedale | $1,497 | |
Sherwood Village | $1,485 | |
South Sarnia | $1,480 | |
Tree Streets | $1,499 | |
Wellington Park | $1,475 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,480 | 1% | 4% | |
Houses | $1,900 | No Change | 14% |
Studio
Average rent
$900
Last year
19%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,365
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,990
Last year
5%
Central City
Average rent
$1,520
High Park
Average rent
$1,495
South Sarnia
Average rent
$1,480
Downtown Sarnia
Average rent
$1,595
Rosedale
Average rent
$1,497
Wellington Park
Average rent
$1,475
Sherwood Village
Average rent
$1,485
Tree Streets
Average rent
$1,499
Apartments
Average rent
$1,480
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,900
Last year
14%
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
34%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Sarnia, ON is 19% higher than the median rent in Casco, MI.
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7%Discover rentals in Sarnia, ON
13h ago
811 811, 817, 835 & 849 Devine Street, Sarnia, ON N7T 1X3
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,060–$1,370
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 Jul 31
1d ago
225 Capel St, Sarnia, ON N7T 6T6
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,205–$1,460
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
1d ago
160 160, 180, 185, 190 Canterbury Court, Sarnia, ON N7T 7P7
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,250–$1,690
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 Mar 1
2d ago
56/64 Finch Dr, Sarnia, ON N7S
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,269–$1,399
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 Aug 1
5d+ ago
275 Front St N, Sarnia, ON N7T 0C4
2 beds
2 baths
$3,200
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
14h ago
392 Front St N, Sarnia, ON N7T 0B2
2 beds
2 baths
$2,625–$2,690
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
131 Maxwell St, Sarnia, ON N7T 7N9
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,499–$2,525
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
3d ago
205 Mackenzie St N, Sarnia, ON N7T 0C5
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,960–$2,260
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
1d ago
340 Willowdale Cres, Sarnia, ON N7T 7S8
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,475–$1,765
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
3h ago
1270 Pontiac Crt, Sarnia, ON N7S 4Y8
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
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 Jul 1
13h ago
811 811, 817, 835 & 849 Devine Street, Sarnia, ON N7T 1X3
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,060–$1,370
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 Jul 31
1d ago
985 Maxwell St, Sarnia, ON N7S 4G2
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,355–$1,635
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 Mar 31
5d+ ago
Verified
1100 Wellington St #20, Sarnia, ON N7S 1E6
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
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 Oct 31
5d+ ago
Verified
1100 Wellington St #03, Sarnia, ON N7S 1E6
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
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 Jul 5
3d ago
Verified
880 Colborne Rd #301, Sarnia, ON N7V 3K3
3 beds
2 baths
$1,595
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 Sep 24
5d+ ago
Verified
875 Colborne Rd #106, Sarnia, ON N7V 3K1
2 beds
1 bath
$1,365
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 Oct 31
1d ago
340 Willowdale Cres, Sarnia, ON N7T 7S8
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,475–$1,765
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
3h ago
1270 Pontiac Crt, Sarnia, ON N7S 4Y8
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
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 Jul 1
1d ago
225 Capel St, Sarnia, ON N7T 6T6
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,205–$1,460
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
1d ago
160 George St, Sarnia, ON N7T 7V4
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,415–$1,705
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
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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 $1,479 per month as of November 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Sarnia?
Average rent prices in Sarnia have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $420 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Sarnia?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Sarnia are Wellington Park ($1,475/mo), South Sarnia ($1,480/mo), and Sherwood Village ($1,485/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Sarnia?
To comfortably afford rent in Sarnia, you'd need to earn approximately $59,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Sarnia?
July offers the lowest rents in Sarnia with approximately a 6% difference from the September peak season. December represents the least competitive period with lower demand relative to supply.
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).