Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 15, 2026
Average rent in
Sarnia, ON
Average rent in
Last updated on August 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Sarnia, ON rent slipped 7.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,505/month. Renters today are paying $55 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $1,865/month in October 2024.
Compared to national trends
Sarnia sits 21.8% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, with 58 total rentals offering a smaller market size for renters seeking value.
Price ranges
Studios in Sarnia rent for about $950/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,385/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,605/month, and 3-bedrooms at $1,972/month. The rental market is mostly composed of 1- and 2-bedroom units, which make up 84.7% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Sherwood Village rents fell 31.2% year over year to $1,510/month across 18 rentals, a decline steeper than the citywide 7.4% drop. Downtown Sarnia saw rents rise 23.4% to $1,475/month, contrasting with declines in other neighborhoods.
Median rent
Median rent in Sarnia
$1,505/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Sarnia is $1,505 per month as of August 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
58
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 4% 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 $1,495, whereas a house costs $2,095. 1-bedroom apartments in Sarnia run $1,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,605.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $950 | 17% | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,385 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,605 | 2% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,972 | 6% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central City | $1,640 | |
Downtown Sarnia | $1,475 | |
High Park | $1,552 | |
Rosedale | $1,497 | |
Sherwood Village | $1,510 | |
South Sarnia | $1,490 | |
Tree Streets | $1,475 | |
Wellington Park | $1,457 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,495 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,950 |  11% | - | |
Houses | $2,095 | 12% | No Change | |
Rooms | $625 | 9% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,385
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,605
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,972
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
3%
Central City
Average rent
$1,640
Downtown Sarnia
Average rent
$1,475
High Park
Average rent
$1,552
Rosedale
Average rent
$1,497
South Sarnia
Average rent
$1,490
Sherwood Village
Average rent
$1,510
Wellington Park
Average rent
$1,457
Tree Streets
Average rent
$1,475
Apartments
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
11%
Houses
Average rent
$2,095
Last 30 days
12%
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
19%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Sarnia, ON is 3% lower than the median rent in Casco, MI.
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2%Discover rentals in Sarnia, ON
1d ago
368 Exmouth St, Sarnia, ON N7T 5N6
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,255–$1,500
Apartment for rent
3d ago
880 Colborne Rd, Sarnia, ON N7V 3K3
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,280–$1,770
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 12
1d ago
176 Vidal St S, Sarnia, ON N7T 2T6
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,300–$1,465
Apartment for rent
2d ago
396 Exmouth St, Sarnia, ON N7T 5N6
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,365–$1,495
Apartment for rent
2d ago
275 Front St N, Sarnia, ON N7T 0C4
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,600–$3,300
Apartment for rent
8h ago
392 Front St N, Sarnia, ON N7T 0B2
2 beds
2 baths
$2,577–$2,690
Apartment for rent
1d ago
131 Maxwell St, Sarnia, ON N7T 7N9
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,480–$2,501
Apartment for rent
20h ago
205 Mackenzie St N, Sarnia, ON N7T 0C5
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,860–$2,260
Apartment for rent
1d ago
160 George St, Sarnia, ON N7T 7V4
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,475–$1,700
Apartment for rent
18h ago
160 160, 180, 185, 190 Canterbury Court, Sarnia, ON N7T 7P7
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,295–$1,325
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
20h ago
205 Mackenzie St N, Sarnia, ON N7T 0C5
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,860–$2,260
Apartment for rent
21h ago
811 811, 817, 835 & 849 Devine Street, Sarnia, ON N7T 1X3
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,170–$1,175
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
5d+ ago
Verified
200 London Rd, Sarnia, ON N7T 7S9
3 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1100 Wellington St #28, Sarnia, ON N7S 1E6
2 beds
1 bath
$1,415
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
200 London Rd #705, Sarnia, ON N7T 7S9
1 bed
1 bath
$1,230
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
200 London Rd #508, Sarnia, ON N7T 7S9
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
1d 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
18h ago
160 160, 180, 185, 190 Canterbury Court, Sarnia, ON N7T 7P7
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,295–$1,325
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
20h ago
205 Mackenzie St N, Sarnia, ON N7T 0C5
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,860–$2,260
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 $1,505 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Sarnia?
Average rent prices in Sarnia have decreased by 4% 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 ($1,457/mo), Downtown Sarnia ($1,475/mo), and Tree Streets ($1,475/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Sarnia?
To comfortably afford rent in Sarnia, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/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).