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Rental Market Trends in St John's, NL

Updated July 2026

The average rent in St John's, NL is $1,383/month.

$1,383/month

Average Rent

572 Sq Ft

Average Size

+5%

Change / Year

60

Available Apartments

St John's rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in St John's average $1,207 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in St John's average $1,383 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in St John's average $1,636 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in St John's average $1,522 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,207/month
347 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,383/month
572 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,636/month
768 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,522/month
1,016 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,228/month
136 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,543/month
0 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,042/month
0 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in St John's, NL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 5%, which averages out to $69 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in St John's, NL

July 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in St John's, NL
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
79% $1,001 - $1,500/month
7% $1,501 - $2,000/month
14% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in St John's, NL?

Because the average rent in St John's is $1,383, you’ll want to make about $4,610 per month or $55,320 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.

City

St John's, NL

60 Available Apartments for Rent

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Apartment Communities in St John's We Think You'll Love

Mount Pleasant Manor

Mount Pleasant Manor

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

Studio - 2 Beds | Call for Rent

Freshwater Road Apartments

Freshwater Road Apartments

279-293 Freshwater Rd,
St John's, NL A1B 1B5

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,495

81 Berteau Av

81 Berteau Av

81 Berteau Av,
St. John's, NL A1A 1W1

2 Beds | $2,601

79 Tigress St

79 Tigress St

79 Tigress St,
St. John's, NL A1B 0L6

2 Beds | $1,500

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in St John's?

The average rent in St John's is $1,383 per month, which is 21.2% lower than the national average of $1,756.

What is the average rent for a house in St John's?

The average rent for a house in St John's, NL is $2,543 per month.

Are rents going up or down in St John's?

Rents in St John's, NL are increasing, with prices up 5.0% year-over-year and $69 more per month.

What rent range is most common in St John's?

In St John's, NL, 79% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

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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.

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