Housing Information
Saint John has a wide range of homes for sale and rent — with housing costs among the lowest in Canada. It also offers social housing for those with limited incomes through the New Brunswick Family and Community Services – Housing Services and local organizations.
Average Rents
The average monthly rent for a two-bedroom apartment is $556. The average monthly rent for a three-bedroom apartment is $602. Compare with other cities.
Vacancy Rate and Availability
In Saint John, the vacancy rate for two bedroom rental apartments is 6.5 per cent. The vacancy rate for three bedroom rental apartments is 4.4 per cent. This is the proportion of rental apartments that are vacant and ready for move-in.
The proportion of apartments that are either vacant or the present owner has given notice to move-out is 7.6 per cent for two-bedroom apartments, and 5.3 per cent for three-bedroom apartments. Compare with other cities.
Home Purchase Prices
In Saint John, the average MLS ®1 house price is $128,202. Compare with other cities.
1 Multiple Listing Service (MLS) is a registered certification mark owned by the Canadian Real Estate Association. Housing Help
These agencies can help you find a home:
Newspapers that advertise rental housing
Websites advertising local rental housing