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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in St John's, NL is $1,200 for a studio, $1,366 for one bedroom, $1,475 for two bedrooms, and $1,394 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in St John's has increased by 6.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,366/month
563 Sq Ft
House
$2,612/month
0 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,920/month
380 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly St John's, NL is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100
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Points of Interest

Top Apartments in St John's

Mount Pleasant Manor

Mount Pleasant Manor

40 Mount Pleasant Ave,
St John's, NL A1C 6E4

Call for Rent

Studio - 2 Beds

305 Petty Harbour Rd

305 Petty Harbour Rd

305 Petty Harbour Rd,
St. John's, NL A1S 1N9

$2,250

2 Beds

100 Elizabeth Ave

100 Elizabeth Ave

100 Elizabeth Ave,
St. John's, NL A1B 1R9

$2,750

2 Beds

9 Ronald Dr

9 Ronald Dr

9 Ronald Dr,
Conception Bay South, NL A1X 6L8

$2,200

3 Beds

39 Rowan St

39 Rowan St

39 Rowan St,
St. John's, NL A1B 2X1

$4,670

2 Beds

39 Rowan St

39 Rowan St

39 Rowan St,
St. John's, NL A1B 2X1

$3,590

1 Bed

39 Rowan St

39 Rowan St

39 Rowan St,
St. John's, NL A1B 2X1

$3,080

1 Bed

39 Rowan St

39 Rowan St

39 Rowan St,
St. John's, NL A1B 2X1

$4,860

2 Beds

14 Cavell Ave

14 Cavell Ave

14 Cavell Ave,
St. John's, NL A1A 1C7

$3,350

3 Beds

Houses for Rent in St John's

305 Petty Harbour Rd

305 Petty Harbour Rd,
St. John's, NL A1S 1N9

$2,250

2 Beds | 2 Baths

100 Elizabeth Ave

100 Elizabeth Ave,
St. John's, NL A1B 1R9

$2,750

2 Beds | 1 Bath

9 Ronald Dr

9 Ronald Dr,
Conception Bay South, NL A1X 6L8

$2,200

3 Beds | 2 Baths

39 Rowan St

39 Rowan St,
St. John's, NL A1B 2X1

$4,670

2 Beds | 2 Baths

39 Rowan St

39 Rowan St,
St. John's, NL A1B 2X1

$3,590

1 Bed | 1 Bath

39 Rowan St

39 Rowan St,
St. John's, NL A1B 2X1

$3,080

1 Bed | 1 Bath

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† 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.