Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
St. Catharines, ON

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    St Catharines, ON rent slipped 7.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,699/month. Renters today are paying $66 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $1,850/month in September 2024.

  • Compared to national trends

    St Catharines is 12.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 176 total rentals providing a modestly priced market for renters in Ontario.

  • Price ranges

    Studios and 1-bedrooms in St Catharines run around $1,495 to $1,497/month, while 2-bedrooms sit at $1,799/month and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,195/month. The 3-bedroom median is $2,100/month, reflecting the rent progression by bedroom count.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Grapeview rents fell 20.7% year over year to $1,605/month, a steeper decline than the citywide 7.0% drop. This local shift contrasts with the broader downward trend in St Catharines, ON.

Median rent

Median rent in St Catharines

$1,699/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in St Catharines is $1,699 per month as of June 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $251 less per month.

$3.18

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in St Catharines

176

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 decreased by 1% 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 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 $1,695, whereas a house costs $2,095. 1-bedroom apartments in St Catharines run $1,499 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,795.

Listings

Studio

$1,497

3%

22%

1 bedroom

$1,495

3%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,799

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,100

2%

9%

4 bedroom

$2,195

10%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,497

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

22%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,799

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

7%

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$1,699
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,350
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in St Catharines, ON is 28% lower than the median rent in Burlington, ON.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Burlington

$2,350

decreased by10%
Last year
Grand Island

$1,750

decreased by7%
Last year
Hamilton

$1,799

decreased by1%
Last year
Kenmore

$1,650

increased by6%
Last year
Lewiston

$1,150

decreased by37%
Last year
Mississauga

$2,317

decreased by2%
Last year

Discover rentals in St. Catharines, ON

127 Ontario St #7 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Downtown St. Catharines house for rent in St. Catharines

House for rent

Available Jun 1

16 Victor Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Glenridge condo for rent in St. Catharines

4 beds

1 bath

$2,195

$650

Price drop

Condo for rent

Available Jul 1

16 Victor Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Glenridge house for rent in St. Catharines

4 beds

1 bath

$2,295

$650

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jun 16

16 Victor Boulevard, Rooms for Rent - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.5

Very good

16 Victor Boulevard, Rooms for Rent

16 Victor Blvd, St. Catharines, ON L2T 2B3

4 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,699 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in St Catharines?

Average rent prices in St Catharines have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does St Catharines rent compare to the national average?

Rent in St Catharines is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $251 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in St Catharines?

The most affordable neighborhoods in St Catharines are Downtown St Catharines ($1,545/mo), York Haig ($1,575/mo), and Queenston ($1,599/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 $68,000/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).

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41 Welland Vale Rd, St. Catharines, ON L2R None, CAN
30 Hamilton St, St. Catharines, ON L2S 1K4, CAN
136 James St, St Catharines, ON L2R 0B7, CAN
31 Rendale Ave Lowr, St Catharines, ON L2M 6G2, CAN
136 James Street, St. Catharines, ON L2R 5C4, CAN
59 Queenston St, St Catharines, ON L2R 2Z1, CAN
112 Saint Augustine Drive, St. Catharines, ON L2P 3W9, CAN
11 Welland Avenue, St. Catharines, ON L2R 2M1, CA
137 Oakdale Ave, St. Catharines, ON L2P 2L3, CAN
148 Westland St, St Catharines, ON L2S None, CAN
45 St. Paul St W, St. Catharines, ON L2S 2C3, CAN
20 Bradmon Dr, St. Catharines, ON L2M 3S5, CAN
15 Concord Avenue, St. Catharines, ON L2M 5N5, CA
57 Queenston St Uppr, St. Catharines, ON L2R 2Z1, CAN
Rykert Rykert Rykert Street, St. Catharines, ON L2S 2B7, CAN
42 Vine Street South, St. Catharines, ON L2R 3X8, CAN
15 Hainer Street, St. Catharines, ON L2S 1M5, CA
66 St. Paul St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 3M2, CAN
23 Augusta Ave, St. Catharines, ON L2M 5R3, CAN
35 Appleford Road, St. Catharines, ON L2P 3M2, CA