Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 1, 2026
Average rent in
Sarnia, ON
Average rent in
Last updated on July 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Sarnia, ON rent slipped 2.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,524/month. Renters today are paying $17 less per month on average than last year, though month over month rent increased 2.6%.
Compared to national trends
Sarnia sits 21.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 86 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Sarnia run around $962/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,398/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,690/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,248/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Sarnia
$1,523/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Sarnia is $1,523 per month as of June 2026. This is 22% below the national average rent, or $426 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Sarnia
86
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,997. 1-bedroom apartments in Sarnia run $1,415 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,695.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $962 |  2% | 7% | |
1 bedroom | $1,397 | 2% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,690 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,175 | 9% | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $2,247 | 9% | 33% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central City | $1,750 | |
Downtown Sarnia | $1,520 | |
High Park | $1,540 | |
Rosedale | $1,500 | |
Sherwood Village | $1,500 | |
South Sarnia | $1,465 | |
Tree Streets | $1,527 | |
Wellington Park | $1,495 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,495 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,750 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,997 | 9% | No Change | |
Rooms | $625 | 9% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$962
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,397
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,690
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,175
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,247
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
33%
Central City
Average rent
$1,750
Downtown Sarnia
Average rent
$1,520
High Park
Average rent
$1,540
Rosedale
Average rent
$1,500
South Sarnia
Average rent
$1,465
Sherwood Village
Average rent
$1,500
Wellington Park
Average rent
$1,495
Tree Streets
Average rent
$1,527
Apartments
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$1,997
Last 30 days
9%
Rooms
Average rent
$625
Last 30 days
9%
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
22%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Sarnia, ON is equal to the median rent in Casco, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
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3%$1,488
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60%$1,392
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29%$1,200
6%$975
67%$1,960
3%$2,400
Discover rentals in Sarnia, ON
1d ago
811 811, 817, 835 & 849 Devine Street, Sarnia, ON N7T 1X3
2 beds
1 bath
$1,090
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
9h ago
620 Berkshire Rd, Sarnia, ON N7V 1Y8
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,240–$1,465
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central City apartment for rent in Sarnia
313 George St #A, Sarnia, ON N7T 4P3
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
9h ago
880 Colborne Rd, Sarnia, ON N7V 3K3
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,285–$1,770
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 12
2d ago
451 St Lawrence Crt, Sarnia, ON N7S 6E3
3 beds
4 baths
$3,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sarnia
3 beds
4 baths
$3,400
House for rent
Available Jul 1
4d ago
275 Front St N, Sarnia, ON N7T 0C4
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000–$3,200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
392 Front St N, Sarnia, ON N7T 0B2
2 beds
2 baths
$2,412–$2,690
Apartment for rent
9h ago
125 College Ave S, Sarnia, ON N7T 2Z5
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,325–$1,460
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 12
9h ago
396 Exmouth St, Sarnia, ON N7T 5N6
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,365–$1,465
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 12
9h ago
368 Exmouth St, Sarnia, ON N7T 5N6
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,255–$1,415
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 31
9h ago
880 Colborne Rd, Sarnia, ON N7V 3K3
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,285–$1,770
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 12
5d+ ago
Central City apartment for rent in Sarnia
200 London Rd, Sarnia, ON N7T 7S9
3 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Sarnia
1100 Wellington St, Sarnia, ON N7S 1E6
2 beds
1 bath
$1,415
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Central City apartment for rent in Sarnia
200 London Rd, Sarnia, ON N7T 7S9
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Central City apartment for rent in Sarnia
200 London Rd, Sarnia, ON N7T 7S9
2 beds
1 bath
$1,425
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
9h ago
125 College Ave S, Sarnia, ON N7T 2Z5
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,325–$1,460
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 12
9h ago
396 Exmouth St, Sarnia, ON N7T 5N6
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,365–$1,465
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 12
9h ago
368 Exmouth St, Sarnia, ON N7T 5N6
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,255–$1,415
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 31
9h ago
880 Colborne Rd, Sarnia, ON N7V 3K3
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,285–$1,770
Price drop
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 $1,523 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Sarnia?
Average rent prices in Sarnia have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $426 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Sarnia?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Sarnia are South Sarnia ($1,465/mo), Wellington Park ($1,495/mo), and Rosedale ($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 $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).