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Last updated on July 22, 2026
Average rent in
St. John's, NL
Average rent in
Last updated on July 22, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in St John's
$1,285/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in St John's is $1,285 per month as of July 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $660 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in St John's
9
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of St John's rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in St. John's, NL, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in St. John's, NL
Average rent prices in St John's have increased by 96% over the last month and have increased 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. John's, NL
Rent prices in St John's vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in St John's is $1,250, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in St John's run $1,075 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,700 | 26% | 49% | |
2 bedroom | $1,280 | 30% | 16% | |
3 bedroom | $2,350 | 23% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $2,600 | 6% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Churchill Park | $2,350 | |
Cornwall Heights | $2,500 | |
Cowan Heights | $1,700 | |
Georgestown | $2,350 | |
Lower Cowan Heights | $2,350 | |
Mount Cashel | $2,350 | |
Mundy Pond | $2,500 | |
Quidi Vidi | $2,150 | |
Rabbittown | $2,150 | |
Wedgewood Park | $2,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,250 | 76% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,575 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $2,500 | 5% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
26%
Last year
49%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,280
Last 30 days
30%
Last year
16%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
23%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
6%
Wedgewood Park
Average rent
$2,500
Cowan Heights
Average rent
$1,700
Mundy Pond
Average rent
$2,500
Cornwall Heights
Average rent
$2,500
Lower Cowan Heights
Average rent
$2,350
Georgestown
Average rent
$2,350
Mount Cashel
Average rent
$2,350
Churchill Park
Average rent
$2,350
Quidi Vidi
Average rent
$2,150
Rabbittown
Average rent
$2,150
Apartments
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
76%
Condos
Average rent
$1,575
Houses
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
5%
The table above reflects average rent prices in St. John's, NL, 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 John's, NL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in St John's and Conception Bay South by all bedroom counts and property types.
St John's
34%lower than the national median
29%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in St John's, NL is 49% lower than the median rent in Conception Bay South, NL.
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Frequently asked questions for St. John's, NL
Quick answers to common questions about the St John's rental market.
How much is rent in St John's?
The average rent in St John's is $1,285 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in St John's?
Average rent prices in St John's have increased by 96% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
How does St John's rent compare to the national average?
Rent in St John's is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $660 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in St John's?
The most affordable neighborhoods in St John's are Cowan Heights ($1,700/mo), Quidi Vidi ($2,150/mo), and Rabbittown ($2,150/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in St John's?
To comfortably afford rent in St John's, you'd need to earn approximately $51,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in St John's?
Cornwall Heights, Cowan Heights, and Wedgewood Park offer the best combination of walkability and transit access for vibrant social living. Mount Cashel stands out as the most in-demand area, generating 1.18 times more consumer interest than the market average.
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).