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Last updated on September 5, 2026
Average rent in
St. John's, NL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 5, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in St John's
$1,250/mo
23%vs previous year
The average rent in St John's is $1,250 per month as of August 2026. This is 35% below the national average rent, or $660 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in St John's
7
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 decreased by 44% over the last month and have increased by 23% 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. 1-bedroom apartments in St John's run $1,208 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,444.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,175 |  1% | 20% | |
1 bedroom | $1,208 | 5% | 33% | |
2 bedroom | $1,444 | 22% | 17% | |
3 bedroom | $1,507 | 43% | 40% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cowan Heights | $1,235 | |
Downtown | $1,287 | |
Kilbride | $1,234 | |
Lower Cowan Heights | $1,261 | |
Mount Cashel | $1,287 | |
Mundy Pond | $1,287 | |
Pennywell | $1,343 | |
Pleasantville | $1,235 | |
Quidi Vidi | $1,287 | |
Rabbittown | $1,261 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,250 | 32% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,175
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
20%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,208
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
33%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,444
Last 30 days
22%
Last year
17%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,507
Last 30 days
43%
Last year
40%
Mount Cashel
Average rent
$1,287
Pleasantville
Average rent
$1,235
Rabbittown
Average rent
$1,261
Lower Cowan Heights
Average rent
$1,261
Mundy Pond
Average rent
$1,287
Kilbride
Average rent
$1,234
Cowan Heights
Average rent
$1,235
Downtown
Average rent
$1,287
Quidi Vidi
Average rent
$1,287
Pennywell
Average rent
$1,343
Apartments
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
32%
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
35%lower than the national median
35%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in St John's, NL is 1% higher than the median rent in Conception Bay South, NL.
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Discover rentals in St. John's, NL
22h ago
6 6, 7, 15 Charter Court, St. John's, NL A1A 3P9
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,287–$1,507
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
23h ago
2 Tobin Cres, St. John's, NL A1A 2J3
2 beds
1 bath
$1,375
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 31
23h ago
134/137 Ennis Ave, St. John's, NL A1A None
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
22h ago
27 Pasadena Cres, St. John's, NL A1E 4S4
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 30
4d ago
2 St. George'S Crt, St. John's, NL A1C 4J5
Studio
1 bath
$1,234
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
22h ago
27 Pasadena Cres, St. John's, NL A1E 4S4
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 30
22h ago
6 6, 7, 15 Charter Court, St. John's, NL A1A 3P9
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,287–$1,507
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
23h ago
346 Empire Ave, St. John's, NL A1E 1W4
1 bed
1 bath
$1,155
Apartment for rent
23h ago
2 Tobin Cres, St. John's, NL A1A 2J3
2 beds
1 bath
$1,375
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 31
22h ago
27 Pasadena Cres, St. John's, NL A1E 4S4
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 30
22h ago
6 6, 7, 15 Charter Court, St. John's, NL A1A 3P9
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,287–$1,507
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
23h ago
134/137 Ennis Ave, St. John's, NL A1A None
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
23h ago
346 Empire Ave, St. John's, NL A1E 1W4
1 bed
1 bath
$1,155
Apartment for rent
22h ago
27 Pasadena Cres, St. John's, NL A1E 4S4
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 30
22h ago
6 6, 7, 15 Charter Court, St. John's, NL A1A 3P9
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,287–$1,507
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
23h ago
134/137 Ennis Ave, St. John's, NL A1A None
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
23h ago
346 Empire Ave, St. John's, NL A1E 1W4
1 bed
1 bath
$1,155
Apartment for rent
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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 $1,250 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in St John's?
Average rent prices in St John's have decreased by 44% over the last month and have increased by 23% since last year.
How does St John's rent compare to the national average?
Rent in St John's is 35% 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 Kilbride ($1,234/mo), Pleasantville ($1,235/mo), and Cowan Heights ($1,235/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 $50,000/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).