Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
St. Catharines, ON
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
St Catharines, ON rent slipped 5.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,700/month. Renters today are paying $95 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the peak of $1,836/month in June 2025.
Compared to national trends
St Catharines sits 10.5% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 127 total rentals offering a modest but accessible market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in St Catharines run around $1,250/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,462/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,812/month. Larger units like 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms vary, with 3-bedrooms at $2,199/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,522/month. Apartments make up 70.7% of the rental inventory.
Median rent
Median rent in St Catharines
$1,700/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in St Catharines is $1,700 per month as of October 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $200 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in St Catharines
127
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of St Catharines rentals at each price point
Rent trends in St. Catharines, ON
Average rent prices in St Catharines have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $2,047. 1-bedroom apartments in St Catharines run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,812.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,250 | 15% | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $1,462 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,812 | 2% |  1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,199 | 3% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $1,522 | No Change | 39% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown St Catharines | $1,612 | |
Fairview Facer | $1,900 | |
Glenridge | $1,697 | |
Grantham | $2,072 | |
Lakeport | $1,849 | |
Merritton | $1,850 | |
Port Weller | $1,649 | |
Queenston | $1,500 | |
Western Hill | $1,547 | |
York Haig | $1,499 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,700 | 6% | 3% | |
Condos | $1,645 | 15% | 13% | |
Houses | $2,047 | 2% | 11% | |
Rooms | $730 | 8% | 12% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,462
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,812
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,199
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,522
Last year
39%
Downtown St Catharines
Average rent
$1,612
Queenston
Average rent
$1,500
Glenridge
Average rent
$1,697
Fairview Facer
Average rent
$1,900
Grantham
Average rent
$2,072
Lakeport
Average rent
$1,849
Merritton
Average rent
$1,850
York Haig
Average rent
$1,499
Western Hill
Average rent
$1,547
Port Weller
Average rent
$1,649
Apartments
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,645
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
13%
Houses
Average rent
$2,047
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
Rooms
Average rent
$730
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
12%
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
11%lower than the national median
21%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
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1%$1,350
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3%$1,400
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36%$2,250
5%$1,300
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5%$1,250
29%$1,350
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4%$2,385
1%Discover rentals in St. Catharines, ON
5d+ ago
Glenridge house for rent in St. Catharines
1 bed
1 bath
$550
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.House for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Glenridge condo for rent in St. Catharines
1 bed
1 bath
$550
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.Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Downtown St. Catharines house for rent in St. Catharines
1 bed
3 baths
$550
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.House for rent
Available Jan 15
5d+ ago
Merritton house for rent in St. Catharines
1 bed
3 baths
$650
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.House for rent
Available Oct 20
12m ago
44 33-44 Berkley Drive, St. Catharines, ON L2M 6W6
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,699–$3,599
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.House for rent
2d ago
40 Towering Heights Blvd, St. Catharines, ON L2T 0B1
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,315–$2,825
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.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
2h ago
32 Towering Heights Blvd, St. Catharines, ON L2T 0A8
2 beds
2 baths
$2,685
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.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 31
1d ago
16 Towering Heights Blvd, St. Catharines, ON L2T 3G9
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,845–$2,385
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.Apartment for rent
Available May 1
1d ago
Verified
378 Vine St, St. Catharines, ON L2M 4T5
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,799–$2,349
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
614 Lake St, St. Catharines, ON L2N 6P6
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,899–$2,401
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
165 Ontario St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 5K4
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,525–$2,299
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.Apartment for rent
9h ago
70 Roehampton Ave, St. Catharines, ON L2M 7S3
1 bed
1 bath
$1,899
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
378 Vine St, St. Catharines, ON L2M 4T5
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,799–$2,349
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
614 Lake St, St. Catharines, ON L2N 6P6
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,899–$2,401
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
165 Ontario St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 5K4
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,525–$2,299
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
215 Glenridge Ave #509, St. Catharines, ON L2T 3J7
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
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.Condo for rent
Available Nov 1
1d ago
Verified
378 Vine St, St. Catharines, ON L2M 4T5
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,799–$2,349
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
614 Lake St, St. Catharines, ON L2N 6P6
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,899–$2,401
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
165 Ontario St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 5K4
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,525–$2,299
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.Apartment for rent
14m ago
22 Oswald Ave, St. Catharines, ON L2M 2Y8
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
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.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 $1,700 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in St Catharines?
Average rent prices in St Catharines have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does St Catharines rent compare to the national average?
Rent in St Catharines is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in St Catharines?
The most affordable neighborhoods in St Catharines are York Haig ($1,499/mo), Queenston ($1,500/mo), and Western Hill ($1,547/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?
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).