Freshwater Road Apartments
279-293 Freshwater Rd,
St John's, NL A1B 1B5
$1,425
2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in St John's, NL
What is the average rent in St John's, NL?
$1,407/month
Average Rent
572 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+9.7%
Increase in the Last Year
As of June 2026, the average rent in St John's, NL was $1,407/month. When you rent an apartment in St John's, you can expect to pay as little as $1,207 to as much as $1,550, 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 9.7%, which averages out to $136 more 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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Rent Ranges in St John's, NL
Last Updated June 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 $1,407, you’ll want to make about $4,690 per month or $56,280 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?
Use the tool below to compare St John's, NL 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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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.