Last updated on November 4, 2026

Average rent in
Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Median rent

Median rent in Sault Ste Marie

$1,600/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sault Ste Marie is $1,600 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $300 less per month.

$4.95

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sault Ste Marie

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sault Ste Marie rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Average rent prices in Sault Ste Marie have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Rent prices in Sault Ste Marie vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sault Ste Marie is $1,599, whereas a house costs $1,949. 1-bedroom apartments in Sault Ste Marie run $1,512 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,674.

Listings

Studio

$1,274

38%

13%

1 bedroom

$1,512

7%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,674

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$1,899

3%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,274

Last 30 days

38%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,512

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,674

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,899

Last 30 days

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Sault Ste. Marie, 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 Sault Ste Marie, ON compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Sault Ste Marie and Alpena by all bedroom counts and property types.

Sault Ste Marie

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sault Ste Marie, ON is 14% higher than the median rent in Alpena, MI.

Discover rentals in Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Goulais Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

8.8

Very good

Goulais Apartments

536 524, 524A, 536, 536A Goulais Avenue, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6C 5A7

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

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.
Bavarian Village - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

15h ago

8.8

Very good

Bavarian Village

344 334-344 Dacey Road, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5J7

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,399–$1,715

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.
652 Macdonald Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

652 Macdonald Avenue

652 Macdonald Ave, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 5W4

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,400–$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.

3d ago

8.5

Very good

17 Boston Avenue

17 Boston Ave, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 3J5

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Quick answers to common questions about the Sault Ste Marie rental market.

How much is rent in Sault Ste Marie?

The average rent in Sault Ste Marie is $1,600 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sault Ste Marie?

Average rent prices in Sault Ste Marie have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Sault Ste Marie rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sault Ste Marie is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Sault Ste Marie?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Sault Ste Marie are The P Patch ($1,599/mo), Eastside ($1,599/mo), and Meadow Park ($1,600/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Sault Ste Marie?

To comfortably afford rent in Sault Ste Marie, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/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).

Apartments for rent in Sault Ste. Marie