Rental Market Trends in Sarnia, ON

What is the average rent in Sarnia, ON?

C$1,497/month

Average Rent

528 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Sarnia, ON was C$1,497/month. When you rent an apartment in Sarnia, you can expect to pay as little as C$1,144 to as much as C$2,065, depending on the location and size of the apartment.

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Studio

C$1,144/month

299 Sq Ft

One Bedroom

C$1,497/month

528 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

C$1,790/month

751 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

C$2,065/month

1,176 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

C$2,147/month

0 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Sarnia, ON?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.6%, which averages out to C$10 more per month.

Percentage*

Rent Range

0% Below C$700/month

3% C$700 - C$1,000/month

28% C$1,001 - C$1,500/month

56% C$1,501 - C$2,000/month

12% Above C$2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Sarnia, ON?

Because the average rent in Sarnia is C$1,497, you’ll want to make about C$4,990 per month or C$59,880 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 Sarnia, ON compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Sarnia, ON to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

Apartment Averages

Apartment communities in Sarnia we think you'll love

Inn on the Park

840 Trillium Pk,
Sarnia, ON N7T 7B9

1-2 Beds | C$1,304 - C$1,722

The Kenwick

160-170 George St,
Sarnia, ON N7T 8B9

Studio - 2 Beds | C$1,346 - C$1,830

Countess at Trillium Park

825 Trillium Pk,
Sarnia, ON N7T 7C1

1-2 Beds | C$1,408 - C$1,607

Parkdale Manor

1065 Brenchley St,
Sarnia, ON N7S 1R6

1 Bed | Call for Rent

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.