Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 1, 2026
Average rent in
Sarnia, ON
Average rent in
Last updated on October 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Sarnia
$1,475/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Sarnia is $1,475 per month as of September 2026. This is 22% below the national average rent, or $425 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Sarnia
46
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 1% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $1,475, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Sarnia run $1,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,583.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $975 |  15% | 17% | |
1 bedroom | $1,395 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,550 | 2% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,900 | 2% | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central City | $1,500 | |
Downtown Sarnia | $1,530 | |
High Park | $1,495 | |
Rosedale | $1,509 | |
Sherwood Village | $1,576 | |
South Sarnia | $1,539 | |
Tree Streets | $1,510 | |
Wellington Park | $1,484 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,475 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,000 | 10% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
Central City
Average rent
$1,500
South Sarnia
Average rent
$1,539
Downtown Sarnia
Average rent
$1,530
High Park
Average rent
$1,495
Sherwood Village
Average rent
$1,576
Wellington Park
Average rent
$1,484
Rosedale
Average rent
$1,509
Tree Streets
Average rent
$1,510
Apartments
Average rent
$1,475
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
10%
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
12%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Sarnia, ON is 12% lower than the median rent in Casco, MI.
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1%Discover rentals in Sarnia, ON
2h ago
811 811, 817, 835 & 849 Devine Street, Sarnia, ON N7T 1X3
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,030–$1,370
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
8h ago
160 160, 180, 185, 190 Canterbury Court, Sarnia, ON N7T 7P7
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,175–$1,700
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
1d ago
225 Capel St, Sarnia, ON N7T 6T6
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,205–$1,460
Apartment for rent
2d ago
56/64 Finch Dr, Sarnia, ON N7S
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,269–$1,489
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
275 Front St N, Sarnia, ON N7T 0C4
2 beds
2 baths
$3,200
Apartment for rent
4d ago
392 Front St N, Sarnia, ON N7T 0B2
2 beds
2 baths
$2,625–$2,690
Apartment for rent
14h ago
131 Maxwell St, Sarnia, ON N7T 7N9
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,409–$2,525
Apartment for rent
14h ago
205 Mackenzie St N, Sarnia, ON N7T 0C5
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,860–$2,260
Apartment for rent
15h ago
160 George St, Sarnia, ON N7T 7V4
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,475–$1,700
Apartment for rent
2h ago
351 351, 361, 369 London Road, Sarnia, ON N7T 4W4
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,583–$2,056
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 30
2h ago
811 811, 817, 835 & 849 Devine Street, Sarnia, ON N7T 1X3
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,030–$1,370
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
6h ago
368 Exmouth St, Sarnia, ON N7T 5N6
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,255–$1,460
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
200 London Rd #508, Sarnia, ON N7T 7S9
2 beds
1 bath
$1,375
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
1d ago
Verified
1100 Wellington St #3, Sarnia, ON N7S 1E6
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 5
1d ago
Verified
200 London Rd #303, Sarnia, ON N7T 7S9
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
1d ago
Verified
1100 Wellington St #28, Sarnia, ON N7S 1E6
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
15h ago
160 George St, Sarnia, ON N7T 7V4
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,475–$1,700
Apartment for rent
1d ago
340 Willowdale Cres, Sarnia, ON N7T 7S8
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,475–$1,765
Apartment for rent
12m ago
11 Derby Lane, Sarnia, ON N7T 7V2
2 beds
1 bath
$2,060
Apartment for rent
2h ago
351 351, 361, 369 London Road, Sarnia, ON N7T 4W4
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,583–$2,056
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 30
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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 $1,475 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Sarnia?
Average rent prices in Sarnia have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $425 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Sarnia?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Sarnia are Wellington Park ($1,484/mo), High Park ($1,495/mo), and Central City ($1,500/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).