Woodsmere Park
8511 86 St,
Fort St John, BC V1J 0E4
1-2 Beds | $1,200 - $1,400
Rental Market Trends in Fort St John, BC
What is the average rent in Fort St John, BC?
$1,163/month
Average Rent
373 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-1.3%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of July 2026, the average rent in Fort St John, BC was $1,163/month. When you rent an apartment in Fort St John, you can expect to pay as little as $862 to as much as $1,503, depending on the location and size of the apartment.
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How much has average rent changed in Fort St John, BC?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.3%, which averages out to $15 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Fort St John, BC
Last Updated July 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
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Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
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$700 - $1,000/month
60%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
40%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Fort St John, BC?
Because the average rent in Fort St John is $1,163, you’ll want to make about $3,876 per month or $46,512 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Fort St John, BC compare to other nearby cities and neighbourhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Fort St John, BC to other nearby cities and neighbourhoods. The Apartments.com neighbourhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Fort St John?
The average rent in Fort St John is $1,163 per month, which is 32.5% lower than the national average of $1,723.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Fort St John?
The average rent for a townhome in Fort St John, BC is $1,627 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Fort St John?
Rents in Fort St John, BC are decreasing, with prices down 1.3% year-over-year and $15 less per month.
What rent range is most common in Fort St John?
In Fort St John, BC, 60% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.