Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
St. Catharines, ON

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where St Catharines rent stands today

    St Catharines, ON rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,719/month. Renters are paying $38 less per month on average than last year, while month over month rent increased by 2.6%.

  • Compared to national trends

    St Catharines sits 9.5% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 109 total rentals offering a modest but accessible market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Apartments make up 71.5% of total rentals in St Catharines, with median rents at $1,700/month compared to houses at $1,900/month. This composition shapes the rental market's affordability and options.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studio rents are $1,502/month, 1-bedrooms $1,450/month, 2-bedrooms $1,825/month, 3-bedrooms $2,172/month, and 4+ bedrooms $600/month. The 4+ bedroom segment shows a 62.1% year-over-year decline, diverging from the citywide trend.

Median rent

Median rent in St Catharines

$1,719/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in St Catharines is $1,719 per month as of September 2026. This is 10% below the national average rent, or $181 less per month.

$2.84

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in St Catharines

109

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of St Catharines 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+

Rent trends in St. Catharines, ON

Average rent prices in St Catharines have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 St. Catharines, ON

Rent prices in St Catharines vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in St Catharines is $1,700, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in St Catharines run $1,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,850.

Listings

Studio

$1,502

4%

8%

1 bedroom

$1,450

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$1,825

3%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,172

No Change

4%

4 bedroom

$600

76%

59%

Studio

Average rent

$1,502

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,825

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,172

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$600

Last 30 days

76%

Last year

59%

The table above reflects average rent prices in St. Catharines, 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 St Catharines, ON compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in St Catharines and Burlington by all bedroom counts and property types.

St Catharines

Median rent price$1,719
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,334
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in St Catharines, ON is 26% lower than the median rent in Burlington, ON.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Burlington

$2,334

decreased by2%
Last year
Grand Island

$1,350

Flat
Last year
Hamilton

$1,769

decreased by4%
Last year
Kenmore

$1,300

increased by1%
Last year
Lewiston

$1,576

decreased by17%
Last year
Mississauga

$2,300

decreased by4%
Last year

Discover rentals in St. Catharines, ON

16 Victor Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Glenridge house for rent in St. Catharines

1 bed

1 bath

$600

16 Victor Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Glenridge condo for rent in St. Catharines

1 bed

1 bath

$600

12A Wedsworth St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Merritton apartment for rent in St. Catharines

1 bed

3 baths

$650

355 Glenridge Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Glenridge house for rent in St. Catharines

1 bed

2 baths

$675

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Frequently asked questions for St. Catharines, ON

Quick answers to common questions about the St Catharines rental market.

How much is rent in St Catharines?

The average rent in St Catharines is $1,719 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in St Catharines?

Average rent prices in St Catharines have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does St Catharines rent compare to the national average?

Rent in St Catharines is 10% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $181 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in St Catharines?

The most affordable neighborhoods in St Catharines are Queenston ($1,500/mo), Western Hill ($1,599/mo), and Glenridge ($1,612/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in St Catharines?

To comfortably afford rent in St Catharines, you'd need to earn approximately $69,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in St Catharines?

October offers the best rental deals in St. Catharines, with rents running about 3.4% lower than February's peak prices. December is the least competitive month with lower demand, while July sees the highest competition among renters.

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).

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110 Haig Street, St. Catharines, ON L2R 6L2, CAN
29 Jennifer Crescent #Main Floor, St. Catharines, ON L2M 7Z1, CA
14 West Hampton Rd, St. Catharines, ON L2T 3E5, CAN
47 Regent Dr, St. Catharines, ON L2M 3L8, CAN
36 Walnut St, St. Catharines, ON L2T 1H5, CAN
49 Broadway, St. Catharines, ON L2M 1M3, CAN
53 Merigold Street, St. Catharines, ON L2S 2N6, Canada
564 Lake Street, St. Catharines, ON L2N 4H9, CA
32 Garnet Street, St. Catharines, ON L2M 5E8, CA
29 Haynes Ave, St Catharines ON L2R 3Z2, CAN
26 Eastchester Ave, St. Catharines, ON L2P 2V6, CAN
41 Welland Vale Rd, St. Catharines, ON L2R None, CAN
41 Elizabeth St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 2L5, CAN
367 Geneva St, St. Catharines, ON L2N 5S8, CAN
33 Fitzgerald Street, St. Catharines, ON L2R 4B5, CA
45 St. Paul St W, St. Catharines, ON L2S 2C3, CAN
15 Hainer Street, St. Catharines, ON L2S 1M5, CA
187 Church St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 3E8, CAN
5 Ted Street, St. Catharines, ON L2N 1E4, CAN
86 Church Street, St. Catharines, ON L2R 3C8, CAN