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January 2026 · St Catharines
Average Rent in St Catharines — January 2026
39 confirmed residential leases in St Catharines in January 2026. Average rent $2,161/month. Mixed conditions across property types.
Avg Lease Price $2,161/mo
Median Lease $2,100/mo
Avg Asking $2,190/mo
Lease / Ask 98.7%
Leased Over Asking 10.3%
Avg DOM 60 days
Total Leased
39
all residential
Avg Lease Price
$2,161
per month
Median Lease
$2,100
mid-point
Lease / Ask
98.7%
avg ratio
Over Asking
10.3%
of all leases
Avg DOM
60
days on market
Lease Prices by Property Type
St Catharines · January 2026
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $2,161/mo
Median Lease $2,100/mo
Avg Asking Rent $2,190/mo
Lowest Lease $1,280
Highest Lease $4,200
Lease / Ask Ratio 98.7%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 10.3%
Leased at asking 69.2%
Leased under asking 20.5%
Avg Days on Market 60 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
⚖️ Balanced — 10.3% over vs 20.5% under asking.
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $2,268/mo
Median Lease $2,100/mo
Avg Asking Rent $2,287/mo
Lowest Lease $1,650
Highest Lease $3,900
Lease / Ask Ratio 99.2%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 9.1%
Leased at asking 63.6%
Leased under asking 27.3%
Avg Days on Market 47 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
⚖️ Balanced — 9.1% over vs 27.3% under asking.
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $2,250/mo
Median Lease $2,225/mo
Avg Asking Rent $2,294/mo
Lowest Lease $1,300
Highest Lease $4,200
Lease / Ask Ratio 98.1%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 11.1%
Leased at asking 77.8%
Leased under asking 11.1%
Avg Days on Market 51 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
⚖️ Balanced — 11.1% over vs 11.1% under asking.
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $2,440/mo
Median Lease $2,400/mo
Avg Asking Rent $2,489/mo
Lowest Lease $2,150
Highest Lease $2,750
Lease / Ask Ratio 98.0%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 0.0%
Leased at asking 40.0%
Leased under asking 60.0%
Avg Days on Market 83 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
🧊 Renter-friendly — 60% leased below asking. Avg 83 days on market.
💰 Lease Price Summary
Average Lease $1,618/mo
Median Lease $1,550/mo
Avg Asking Rent $1,614/mo
Lowest Lease $1,280
Highest Lease $2,100
Lease / Ask Ratio 100.3%
📊 Market Activity
Leased over asking 14.3%
Leased at asking 71.4%
Leased under asking 14.3%
Avg Days on Market 87 days
Fast · 050Slow · 100+
⚖️ Balanced — 14.3% over vs 14.3% under asking.
Nearby Cities · January 2026
Average confirmed lease price across all residential property types
| City | Avg Lease | Median | Lease / Ask | DOM | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Falls | $2,258 | $2,300 | 97.5% | 60d | ⚖️ Balanced |
| Lincoln | $2,442 | $2,500 | 98.0% | 52d | 🧊 Renter-Friendly |
| Pelham | $2,525 | $2,525 | 99.0% | 87d | 🔥 High Demand |
| Welland | $2,139 | $2,200 | 98.6% | 51d | ⚖️ Balanced |
| Thorold | $2,361 | $2,300 | 99.1% | 73d | ⚖️ Balanced |
| Grimsby | $2,450 | $2,400 | 98.5% | 50d | ⚖️ Balanced |
Frequently Asked Questions
St Catharines · January 2026
The average confirmed lease in St Catharines was $2,161/month in January 2026,
based on 39 MLS® transactions. The median was
$2,100/month.
Condos averaged $2,268/mo, freehold averaged $2,250/mo, and townhouses averaged $2,440/mo.
Units in St Catharines took an average of 60 days to lease in January 2026.
Freehold rentals averaged 51 days while condos averaged 47 days.
In January 2026, condos averaged $2,268/month while freehold rentals averaged $2,250/month —
a difference of $18/month.
St Catharines averaged $2,161/month in January 2026. Niagara Falls averaged $2,258/mo. Welland averaged $2,139/mo. See the full January 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.
