Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
St. John's, NL

Median rent

Median rent in St John's

$1,362/mo

increased by34%

vs previous year

The average rent in St John's is $1,362 per month as of October 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $537 less per month.

$0.67

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in St John's

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of St John's rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

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 1% over the last month and have increased by 34% 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 $1,292, whereas a house costs $2,050. 1-bedroom apartments in St John's run $1,129 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,129

No Change

51%

2 bedroom

$1,475

10%

22%

3 bedroom

$1,650

19%

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,129

Last year

51%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

22%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

23%

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

Median rent price$1,362
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in St John's, NL is 3% lower than the median rent in Conception Bay South, NL.

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Discover rentals in St. John's, NL

Sunridge Place - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

3d ago

9.4

Excellent

Sunridge Place

134/137 Ennis Ave, St. John's, NL A1A

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,129–$1,287

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.
Homeport Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

5h ago

9.1

Excellent

Homeport Apartments

148 Torbay Rd, St. John's, NL A1A 2H2

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,350–$1,470

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.
Wyndwood Heights - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

4h ago

9.2

Excellent

Wyndwood Heights

2 Tobin Cres, St. John's, NL A1A 2J3

2 beds

1 bath

$1,375

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.
Pleasantville Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

9.4

Excellent

Pleasantville Apartments

6 6, 7, 15 Charter Court, St. John's, NL A1A 3P9

2–3 beds

1 bath

$1,400–$1,500

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.

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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 $1,362 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in St John's?

Average rent prices in St John's have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 34% since last year.

How does St John's rent compare to the national average?

Rent in St John's is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $537 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in St John's?

The most affordable neighborhoods in St John's are Pennywell ($1,362/mo), Rabbittown ($1,362/mo), and Mount Cashel ($1,375/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 $55,000/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).

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