Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Sarnia, Sarnia, ON
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Sarnia
$1,730/mo
26%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Sarnia is $1,730 per month as of October 2026. This is 9% below the national average rent, or $170 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Sarnia
8
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downtown Sarnia rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Downtown Sarnia, Sarnia, ON, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Downtown Sarnia, Sarnia, ON
Average rent prices in Downtown Sarnia have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 26% 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
Downtown Sarnia, Sarnia, ON
Rent prices in Downtown Sarnia vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Sarnia is $1,730, whereas a house costs $1,925. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Sarnia run $1,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,605.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,237 | No Change | 14% | |
1 bedroom | $1,392 | No Change | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,660 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,950 |  30% | 15% | |
4 bedroom | $1,900 | - | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central City | $1,530 | |
High Park | $1,475 | |
Rosedale | $1,407 | |
South Sarnia | $1,465 | |
Tree Streets | $1,600 | |
Wellington Park | $1,475 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,730 | No Change | 28% | |
Houses | $1,925 | 13% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,237
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,392
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,660
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
30%
Last year
15%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Central City
Average rent
$1,530
High Park
Average rent
$1,475
Rosedale
Average rent
$1,407
South Sarnia
Average rent
$1,465
Tree Streets
Average rent
$1,600
Wellington Park
Average rent
$1,475
Apartments
Average rent
$1,730
Last year
28%
Houses
Average rent
$1,925
Last 30 days
13%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Sarnia, 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 Downtown Sarnia, Sarnia, ON compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Downtown Sarnia and Central City by all bedroom counts and property types.
Downtown Sarnia
9%lower than the national median
19%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Sarnia, Sarnia, ON is 13% higher than the median rent in Central City, Sarnia, ON.
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Discover rentals in Downtown Sarnia, Sarnia, ON
3d ago
134 Victoria St S, Sarnia, ON N7T 2T1
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
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
225 Queen St, Sarnia, ON N7T 2R7
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
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
18h ago
11 Derby Lane, Sarnia, ON N7T 7V2
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,760–$2,140
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
5d+ ago
Downtown Sarnia apartment for rent in Sarnia
2 beds
1 bath
$1,990
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
Available Oct 29
3d 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
1d ago
160 George St, Sarnia, ON N7T 7V4
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,475–$1,700
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
1d ago
160 George St, Sarnia, ON N7T 7V4
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,475–$1,700
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
3d 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
18h ago
11 Derby Lane, Sarnia, ON N7T 7V2
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,760–$2,140
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
$1,475–$1,700
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
5d+ ago
Downtown Sarnia apartment for rent in Sarnia
2 beds
1 bath
$1,990
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
Available Oct 29
3d 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
1d ago
160 George St, Sarnia, ON N7T 7V4
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,475–$1,700
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
7h ago
186 Queen St, Sarnia, ON N7T 2R6
1 bed
1 bath
$1,249
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
225 Queen St, Sarnia, ON N7T 2R7
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
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
134 Victoria St S, Sarnia, ON N7T 2T1
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
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
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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Sarnia, Sarnia, ON
Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Sarnia rental market.
How much is rent in Downtown Sarnia?
The average rent in Downtown Sarnia is $1,730 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Sarnia?
Average rent prices in Downtown Sarnia have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 26% since last year.
How does Downtown Sarnia rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Sarnia is 9% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $170 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Sarnia?
To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Sarnia, you'd need to earn approximately $69,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).