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Rental Market Trends in St Catharines, ON

What is the average rent in St Catharines, ON?

$1,665/month

Average Rent

673 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of June 2026, the average rent in St Catharines, ON was $1,665/month. When you rent an apartment in St Catharines, you can expect to pay as little as $1,424 to as much as $2,275, depending on the location and size of the apartment.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,424/month
352 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,665/month
673 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,973/month
937 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,275/month
1,116 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,495/month
100 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,903/month
0 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,404/month
181 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,576/month
100 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,344/month
283 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,323/month
181 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,348/month
122 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in St Catharines, ON?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.1%, which averages out to $17 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in St Catharines, ON
Last Updated June 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in St Catharines, ON
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
13% $1,001 - $1,500/month
52% $1,501 - $2,000/month
34% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighbourhoods in St Catharines?

Based on current rent prices, Central District, East District and Downtown St Catharines are the most affordable neighbourhoods in St Catharines.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighbourhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Central District
$1,634/month
682 Sq Ft
East District
$1,647/month
679 Sq Ft
Downtown St Catharines
$1,664/month
677 Sq Ft
North District
$1,711/month
652 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighbourhoods in St Catharines?

Based on current rent prices, North District, Downtown St Catharines and East District are the most expensive neighbourhoods in St Catharines.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighbourhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North District
$1,711/month
652 Sq Ft
Downtown St Catharines
$1,664/month
677 Sq Ft
East District
$1,647/month
679 Sq Ft
Central District
$1,634/month
682 Sq Ft

Which St Catharines neighbourhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighbourhoods in St Catharines with the most apartments available are Central District, Downtown St Catharines and North District .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighbourhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Central District
$1,634/month
682 Sq Ft
Downtown St Catharines
$1,664/month
677 Sq Ft
North District
$1,711/month
652 Sq Ft
East District
$1,647/month
679 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in St Catharines is $1,665, you’ll want to make about $5,550 per month or $66,600 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.

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St Catharines, ON

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Apartment Averages

Central District

St Catharines, ON

North District

St Catharines, ON

Studio
$1,568/month
$1,422/month
One Bedroom
$1,577/month
$1,615/month
Two Bedroom
$1,852/month
$1,964/month
Three Bedroom
$2,222/month
$2,490/month
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378 Vine

378 Vine

378 Vine St,
St Catharines, ON L2M 7P1

$1,599 - $2,449

Studio - 3 Beds

614 Lake

614 Lake

614 Lake St,
St Catharines, ON L2N 4J1

$1,599 - $2,349

Studio - 3 Beds

The Carlisle

The Carlisle

57 Carlisle St,
St Catharines, ON L2R 3M7

$1,382 - $2,760

Studio - 2 Beds

165 Ontario

165 Ontario

165 Ontario St,
St Catharines, ON L2R 5K4

$1,375 - $2,399

Studio - 3 Beds

Canada Ontario St Catharines Rental Trends

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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