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Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
St. John's, NL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in St John's
$1,397/mo
37%vs previous year
The average rent in St John's is $1,397 per month as of September 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $502 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in St John's
10
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 9% over the last month and have increased by 37% 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 $1,385, whereas a house costs $2,050. 1-bedroom apartments in St John's run $1,204 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,444.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,192 | 3% | 33% | |
1 bedroom | $1,204 |  2% | 35% | |
2 bedroom | $1,510 | 7% | 29% | |
3 bedroom | $1,753 | 14% | 29% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Churchill Park | $1,550 | |
Cornwall Heights | $1,550 | |
Cowan Heights | $1,507 | |
Fort William | $1,418 | |
Lower Cowan Heights | $1,550 | |
Mount Cashel | $1,418 | |
Mundy Pond | $1,550 | |
Pennywell | $1,507 | |
Pleasantville | $1,375 | |
Rabbittown | $1,507 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,385 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,050 | 15% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,192
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
33%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,204
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
35%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,510
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
29%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,753
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
29%
Mount Cashel
Average rent
$1,418
Mundy Pond
Average rent
$1,550
Rabbittown
Average rent
$1,507
Pleasantville
Average rent
$1,375
Pennywell
Average rent
$1,507
Churchill Park
Average rent
$1,550
Cornwall Heights
Average rent
$1,550
Lower Cowan Heights
Average rent
$1,550
Cowan Heights
Average rent
$1,507
Fort William
Average rent
$1,418
Apartments
Average rent
$1,385
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
15%
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
26%lower than the national median
25%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in St John's, NL is 1% lower than the median rent in Conception Bay South, NL.
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Discover rentals in St. John's, NL
1d ago
148 Torbay Rd, St. John's, NL A1A 2H2
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
1d ago
6 6, 7, 15 Charter Court, St. John's, NL A1A 3P9
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,287–$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
4h ago
134/137 Ennis Ave, St. John's, NL A1A None
2 beds
1 bath
$1,339
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
4d ago
2 Tobin Cres, St. John's, NL A1A 2J3
2 beds
1 bath
$1,375
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 31
5d+ ago
Pennywell townhouse for rent in St. John's
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,100
House for rent
Available Oct 12
5d+ ago
Mundy Pond townhouse for rent in St. John's
2 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
Available Sep 4
11h ago
2 St. George'S Crt, St. John's, NL A1C 4J5
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,180–$1,230
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
346 Empire Ave, St. John's, NL A1E 1W4
1 bed
1 bath
$1,155
Apartment for rent
1d ago
6 6, 7, 15 Charter Court, St. John's, NL A1A 3P9
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,287–$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
346 Empire Ave, St. John's, NL A1E 1W4
1 bed
1 bath
$1,155
Apartment for rent
1d ago
148 Torbay Rd, St. John's, NL A1A 2H2
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
4d ago
2 Tobin Cres, St. John's, NL A1A 2J3
2 beds
1 bath
$1,375
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 31
4h ago
134/137 Ennis Ave, St. John's, NL A1A None
2 beds
1 bath
$1,339
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
1d ago
6 6, 7, 15 Charter Court, St. John's, NL A1A 3P9
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,287–$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
346 Empire Ave, St. John's, NL A1E 1W4
1 bed
1 bath
$1,155
Apartment for rent
1d ago
148 Torbay Rd, St. John's, NL A1A 2H2
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
4h ago
134/137 Ennis Ave, St. John's, NL A1A None
2 beds
1 bath
$1,339
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
11h ago
2 St. George'S Crt, St. John's, NL A1C 4J5
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,180–$1,230
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
1d ago
6 6, 7, 15 Charter Court, St. John's, NL A1A 3P9
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,287–$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ 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 $1,397 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in St John's?
Average rent prices in St John's have increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 37% since last year.
How does St John's rent compare to the national average?
Rent in St John's is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $502 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in St John's?
The most affordable neighborhoods in St John's are Pleasantville ($1,375/mo), Mount Cashel ($1,418/mo), and Fort William ($1,418/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 $56,000/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).