Charlottetown

Charlottetown Harbor with boats under a bright sky
Colorful heritage houses in Charlottetown
Rocky Point Lighthouse

Charlottetown, PE Area Guide

A storybook setting for your next chapter

Coast Scenic Parks

Charlottetown feels like stepping into a seaside storybook, with elegant Victorian buildings lining the downtown and a harbour that hints at salt air and easygoing days. Life moves at a comfortable rhythm, with walkable access to artisan shops, cozy cafés, and waterfront parks like Confederation Landing.

Neighbourhoods such as Spring Park, Parkdale, and West Royalty offer friendly residential pockets within a short ride of the downtown core. Rental options range from studio apartments and two-bedroom suites to townhomes and loft-style spaces in restored heritage buildings, along with flexible choices like furnished rentals and duplexes near university areas.

Charlottetown is home to the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), adding a youthful academic buzz. Culture thrives during the Charlottetown Festival at the Confederation Centre of the Arts, a tradition that began in 1965 and has featured productions like “Anne of Green Gables – The Musical.” Each August, the Island Fringe Festival brings intimate performances to cafés, patios, and pop-up venues across the city.

Explore the City

Charlottetown Harbor with boats under a bright sky

Colorful heritage houses in Charlottetown

Rocky Point Lighthouse

Charlottetown skyline at sunset

Province House and downtown Charlottetown

Evening light on boats docked in Charlottetown

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Charlottetown, PE is $491 for a studio, $815 for one bedroom, $1,180 for two bedrooms, and $1,522 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Charlottetown has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$815/month
487 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Minimal Public Transit

Transit

10 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Schools

Glen Stewart Primary School

Public

Grades K-5

West Kent Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

St. Jean Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Spring Park Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Points of Interest

Airports

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Methodology

† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.