St John's

St. John's, NL is anchored by its harbour that leads out to the Atlantic.
Dramatic cliffs meet historic homes in St. John's.
Dramatic cliffs meet historic homes in St. John's.
St. John's is known for its colorful houses.
There are many beautiful places to hike around the city, including Cabot Tower.

St John's, NL Area Guide

Where Jelly Bean Row Meets the Mummers

Festivals Community Outdoors

Locals in St. John’s, NL like to start their day by admiring the colourful houses of Jelly Bean Row and the sparkling waters of the harbour. A stroll down Water Street brings you past cafés, boutiques, bookstores, and pubs, all in a highly walkable area. Just beyond the downtown core is Signal Hill, where the iconic Cabot Tower overlooks the city and ocean. Nature is central to daily life in St. John’s, with locals heading to the East Coast Trail for dramatic ocean views, rugged cliffs, and hidden coves. Renting in St. John’s offers both character and convenience, with downtown pubs, coffee shops, and galleries steps from colourful heritage row houses and loft-style apartments.

Explore the City

St. John's is known for its colorful houses.

Dramatic cliffs meet historic homes in St. John's.

There are many beautiful places to hike around the city, including Cabot Tower.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in St John's, NL is $1,190 for a studio, $1,358 for one bedroom, $1,471 for two bedrooms, and $1,531 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in St John's has increased by 8.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,358/month
572 Sq Ft
House
$2,367/month
0 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,016/month
1,150 Sq Ft
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Transportation

60

Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

37

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

39

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

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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.