Last updated on August 4, 2026

Average rent in
Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Median rent

Median rent in Sault Ste Marie

$1,499/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sault Ste Marie is $1,499 per month as of August 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $441 less per month.

$2.52

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sault Ste Marie

7

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sault Ste Marie rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Sault Ste. Marie, ON, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Average rent prices in Sault Ste Marie have remained the same over the last month and have decreased 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 $1,477, whereas a house costs $1,799. 1-bedroom apartments in Sault Ste Marie run $1,380 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,580.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,380

1%

12%

2 bedroom

$1,580

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,799

1%

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,380

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,580

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,799

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

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$1,499
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$690
decreased by64%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sault Ste Marie, ON is 117% higher than the median rent in Alpena, MI.

Discover rentals in Sault Ste. Marie, ON

652 Macdonald Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

3d 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

Apartment for rent

3d ago

8.5

Very good

17 Boston Avenue

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

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent

Goulais Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Goulais Apartments

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

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent

Bavarian Village - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Bavarian Village

334 Dacey Rd, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5J7

2 beds

1 bath

$1,499

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,499 per month as of August 1, 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 decreased by 6% since last year.

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

Rent in Sault Ste Marie is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $441 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Sault Ste Marie?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Sault Ste Marie are Eastside ($1,400/mo), Steelton ($1,425/mo), and Meadow Park ($1,425/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 $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 Sault Ste Marie?

The P Patch stands out as Sault Ste Marie's most popular rental neighborhood, drawing 1.09 times more inquiries than the market average with its walkability and transit infrastructure. This area represents 30% of the city's rental market and offers strong connectivity to city amenities through its street and transit systems.

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