Last updated on August 1, 2026

Average rent in
St. Catharines, ON

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    St Catharines, ON rent slipped 5.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,695/month. Renters today are paying $52 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Compared to national trends

    St Catharines sits 12.2% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, with 134 total rentals offering a modest but accessible market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Apartments make up 78.9% of rentals, with a median rent of $1,665/month, while houses run higher at $2,200/month. Studios sit around $1,499/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,495/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,799/month, providing distinct price points for renters.

Median rent

Median rent in St Catharines

$1,695/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in St Catharines is $1,695 per month as of July 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $235 less per month.

$2.95

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in St Catharines

134

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 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 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 $1,665, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in St Catharines run $1,499 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,799.

Listings

Studio

$1,499

1%

16%

1 bedroom

$1,495

No Change

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,799

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,200

No Change

4%

4 bedroom

$675

27%

41%

Studio

Average rent

$1,499

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,799

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$675

Last 30 days

27%

Last year

41%

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$1,695
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,300
increased by19%

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

$2,300

decreased by5%
Last year
Grand Island

$1,550

increased by3%
Last year
Hamilton

$1,750

decreased by3%
Last year
Kenmore

$1,500

increased by8%
Last year
Lewiston

$1,250

decreased by33%
Last year
Mississauga

$2,349

decreased by3%
Last year

Discover rentals in St. Catharines, ON

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

4d ago

8.8

Very good

16 Victor Boulevard, Rooms for Rent

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

4 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

12A Wedsworth Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

12A Wedsworth Street

12A Wedsworth St, St. Catharines, ON L2T 1H8

1 bed

3 baths

$650

Apartment for rent

123 Lake St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

123 Lake St

123 Lake St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 5X9

1 bed

2 baths

$650

Apartment for rent

16 Victor Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Glenridge condo for rent in St. Catharines

4 beds

1 bath

$650

Condo for rent

Available Jul 1

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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 $1,695 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in St Catharines?

Average rent prices in St Catharines have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does St Catharines rent compare to the national average?

Rent in St Catharines is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $235 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in St Catharines?

The most affordable neighborhoods in St Catharines are Queenston ($1,506/mo), York Haig ($1,595/mo), and Downtown St Catharines ($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.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in St. Catharines average around $1,510/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,860/month.

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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404 Grantham Ave, St. Catharines, ON L2M 5A6, CAN
47 Regent Dr, St. Catharines, ON L2M 3L8, CAN
15 Fitzroy Lane, St. Catharines, ON L2M 6N9, CA
6 Appelby Drive, St. Catharines, ON L2M 3E5, CA
59 Queenston St, St Catharines, ON L2R 2Z1, CAN
6 Charlotte Street, St. Catharines, ON L2N 0B8, CAN
171 King St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 3J5, CAN
49 B Thomas Street, St. Catharines, ON L2R 6L8, CAN
89 Beech St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 2B8, CAN
139 Vine Street, St. Catharines, ON L2M 4S7, CAN
26 Eastchester Ave, St. Catharines, ON L2P 2V6, CAN
20 Bradmon Dr, St. Catharines, ON L2M 3S5, CAN
45 St. Paul St W, St. Catharines, ON L2S 2C3, CAN
25 Brentwood Drive, St. Catharines, ON L2M 4M1, CA
57 Queenston St Uppr, St. Catharines, ON L2R 2Z1, CAN
15 Hainer Street, St. Catharines, ON L2S 1M5, CA
42 Vine Street South, St. Catharines, ON L2R 3X8, CAN
49 Berryman Ave, St. Catharines, ON L2R 3W8, CAN
24 Gale Cres, St. Catharines, ON L2R 3K9, CAN
187 Church St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 3E8, CAN