Mount Pleasant Manor
40 Mount Pleasant Ave,
St John's, NL A1C 6E4
Studio - 2 Beds | $1,225
Rental Market Trends in St John's, NL
What is the average rent in St John's, NL?
$1,381/month
Average Rent
572 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+4.9%
Increase in the Last Year
As of July 2026, the average rent in St John's, NL was $1,381/month. When you rent an apartment in St John's, you can expect to pay as little as $1,207 to as much as $1,522, depending on the location and size of the apartment.
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How much has average rent changed in St John's, NL?
In the past year, rent has increased by 4.9%, which averages out to $68 more 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 St John's, NL
Last Updated July 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
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 $1,381, you’ll want to make about $4,603 per month or $55,236 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 St John's, NL compare to other nearby cities and neighbourhoods?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in St John's?
The average rent in St John's is $1,381 per month, which is 19.8% lower than the national average of $1,723.
What is the average rent for a house in St John's?
The average rent for a house in St John's, NL is $2,571 per month.
Are rents going up or down in St John's?
Rents in St John's, NL are increasing, with prices up 4.9% year-over-year and $68 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.
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.