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May 2026 · St Catharines
Average Rent in St Catharines — May 2026
60 confirmed residential leases in St Catharines in May 2026. Average rent $2,133/month. Mixed conditions across property types.
Avg Lease Price $2,133/mo
Median Lease $2,200/mo
Avg Asking $2,151/mo
Lease / Ask 99.2%
Leased Over Asking 10%
Avg DOM 23 days
Previous Months
Total Leased
60
all residential
Avg Lease Price
$2,133
per month
Median Lease
$2,200
mid-point
Lease / Ask
99.2%
avg ratio
Over Asking
10%
of all leases
Avg DOM
23
days on market
Lease Prices by Property Type
St Catharines · May 2026
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $2,133/mo
Median Lease $2,200/mo
Avg Asking Rent $2,151/mo
Lowest Lease $700
Highest Lease $3,800
Lease / Ask Ratio 99.2%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 10.0%
Leased at asking 68.3%
Leased under asking 21.7%
Avg Days on Market 23 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
⚖️ Balanced — 10% over vs 21.7% under asking.
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $2,231/mo
Median Lease $2,200/mo
Avg Asking Rent $2,247/mo
Lowest Lease $1,800
Highest Lease $2,900
Lease / Ask Ratio 99.3%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 3.8%
Leased at asking 73.1%
Leased under asking 23.1%
Avg Days on Market 19 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
⚖️ Balanced — 3.8% over vs 23.1% under asking.
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $2,219/mo
Median Lease $2,298/mo
Avg Asking Rent $2,251/mo
Lowest Lease $1,200
Highest Lease $3,800
Lease / Ask Ratio 98.6%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 13.6%
Leased at asking 68.2%
Leased under asking 18.2%
Avg Days on Market 21 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
⚖️ Balanced — 13.6% over vs 18.2% under asking.
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $2,236/mo
Median Lease $2,200/mo
Avg Asking Rent $2,258/mo
Lowest Lease $1,850
Highest Lease $2,850
Lease / Ask Ratio 99.1%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 4.5%
Leased at asking 63.6%
Leased under asking 31.8%
Avg Days on Market 23 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
⚖️ Balanced — 4.5% over vs 31.8% under asking.
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $1,589/mo
Median Lease $1,575/mo
Avg Asking Rent $1,579/mo
Lowest Lease $700
Highest Lease $2,600
Lease / Ask Ratio 100.6%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 20.0%
Leased at asking 60.0%
Leased under asking 20.0%
Avg Days on Market 31 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
⚖️ Balanced — 20% over vs 20% under asking.
Nearby Cities · May 2026
Average confirmed lease price across all residential property types
| City | Avg Lease | Median | Lease / Ask | DOM | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Falls | $2,313 | $2,275 | 99.9% | 31d | ⚖️ Balanced |
| Lincoln | $2,256 | $2,350 | 100.5% | 32d | ⚖️ Balanced |
| Pelham | $2,717 | $2,550 | 98.8% | 49d | 🧊 Renter-Friendly |
| Welland | $2,126 | $2,200 | 100.2% | 44d | ⚖️ Balanced |
| Thorold | $2,362 | $2,400 | 99.2% | 35d | ⚖️ Balanced |
| Grimsby | $2,395 | $2,200 | 100.0% | 32d | ⚖️ Balanced |
Frequently Asked Questions
St Catharines · May 2026
The average confirmed lease in St Catharines was $2,133/month in May 2026,
based on 60 MLS® transactions. The median was
$2,200/month.
Condos averaged $2,231/mo, freehold averaged $2,219/mo, and townhouses averaged $2,236/mo.
Units in St Catharines took an average of 23 days to lease in May 2026.
Freehold rentals averaged 21 days while condos averaged 19 days.
In May 2026, condos averaged $2,231/month while freehold rentals averaged $2,219/month —
a difference of $12/month.
St Catharines averaged $2,133/month in May 2026. Lincoln averaged $2,256/mo. Welland averaged $2,126/mo. See the full May 2026 Ontario lease summary →
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Data note: Based on MLS® confirmed lease transaction data held in our system for St Catharines, Ontario. Not official TRREB or CREA data. For general research only — consult a licensed real estate professional before making tenancy decisions.
