Renting in Fredericton
Apartments & Rooms for Rent in Fredericton, New Brunswick
New Brunswick's capital is a small, walkable university city. NestEazy is headquartered here and Fredericton is the first launch market.
What to know about renting in Fredericton
Fredericton is a compact capital of roughly 77,000 residents (about 122,000 in the metro area), anchored by the University of New Brunswick (UNB) and St. Thomas University (STU). The student population pushes rental demand hardest between May and September, when leases turn over for the September academic start. Older brick character buildings cluster downtown and along University Avenue; newer purpose-built rental stock sits on the Northside and in the Hanwell corridor. A noticeable share of Fredericton inventory is split-level house conversions with separate ground-floor or basement units, which is unusual compared to Moncton or Saint John. Because NestEazy is based in Fredericton, this is also where our verification and fraud-prevention work is tested first.
Fredericton neighbourhoods at a glance
A quick-reference map of where renters tend to look and what makes each area different.
- Downtown / Queen Street
- Heritage brick blocks with one-bedroom and bachelor apartments above shops. Everything is within walking distance of Officers' Square, the Boyce Farmers Market, and most downtown offices. Evenings are quieter than a typical downtown.
- University Avenue & UNB corridor
- Peak student-rental density. Purpose-built apartment buildings, semi-detached rentals, and shared houses walkable to UNB, STU, and the aquatic centre. Demand spikes May-August for September leases.
- Northside (Devon, Nashwaaksis)
- Family-oriented with a mix of single-family rentals, newer townhouses, and apartments. Easier parking, larger unit sizes, and generally lower rent per square foot than downtown. Two bridges connect to downtown.
- Southside / Skyline Acres
- Established 1970s-1980s apartment stock on higher ground south of the Saint John River. Common for newer professionals and graduate students. Close to the Regent Street commercial strip.
- Hanwell / New Maryland fringe
- Newer suburban townhouses and detached rentals. Car-dependent but typically cheaper per bedroom and popular with families. Outside the city bus grid.
- Silverwood / West End
- Mixed newer subdivisions and some apartment buildings around the Fredericton Direct Charge Co-op and the Silverwood box-store strip. Landlord-heavy inventory with long-term tenants.
Average rent in Fredericton
Approximate ranges based on CMHC Rental Market Report data for the Fredericton area. Real listings vary by neighbourhood, building age, and amenities. Seeing a price and not sure it is fair? Run it through our free rent check.
| Unit type | Typical monthly rent | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | $1,000 - $1,320 | Mostly downtown conversions |
| 1 bedroom | $1,210 - $1,560 | Downtown premium ~10-15% |
| 2 bedroom | $1,430 - $1,900 | UNB corridor often at the upper end |
| 3 bedroom | $1,775 - $2,350 | Northside and Hanwell are most affordable |
| Room in shared home | $550 - $950 | Includes utilities in most cases |
Student & newcomer housing in Fredericton
University of New Brunswick (UNB Fredericton)
Off-campus housing demand is heaviest along University Avenue, Windsor Street, and Charlotte Street. NestEazy is free to students and surfaces UNB-walkable listings first.
St. Thomas University (STU)
Shares the UNB campus footprint. Students often join multi-person Roomies groups for 3- and 4-bedroom houses near George Street.
New Brunswick Community College (NBCC Fredericton)
Campus is at 26 Duffie Drive on UNB grounds, on the south side near the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital. Southside and University-area listings are typically the shortest commute.
Getting around: Fredericton Transit runs 16 bus routes Monday to Saturday. Downtown, UNB, and Regent Street are well-served; Hanwell, New Maryland, and parts of the West End are not. Most downtown rentals are walk-score-friendly enough that renters without a car manage fine if they stay south of the river.
Tenant rights context for Fredericton
Fredericton follows the New Brunswick Residential Tenancies Act. Security deposits are capped at one month's rent for most leases. The exceptions are one week's rent for a week-to-week lease and three months' rent for a mobile-home site. A deposit may be paid directly to the landlord, who must then remit it to the Tenant and Landlord Relations Office within 15 days. That means it ends up held by the Office rather than the landlord. After move-out, the landlord has 7 days to file a claim. As of 2026, New Brunswick applies a 3% annual rent-increase cap, and rent cannot be raised within the first 12 months of a tenancy. Service animals are protected under the NB Human Rights Act; other pets can be restricted by the lease.
For authoritative guidance, consult the Government of New Brunswick Residential Tenancies Act.
Want it in plain language? Read our New Brunswick renting guides, grab any official NB tenancy form, or build a free renter pack to stand out with landlords.
Fredericton renting FAQ
How far in advance should I look for a Fredericton apartment?
For the September turnover, start searching in May or June. Downtown and UNB-corridor inventory tends to be committed 2-3 months ahead of move-in. Outside the student cycle, 4-6 weeks lead time is usually enough.
Is heat usually included in Fredericton rentals?
In older downtown brick buildings, heat and hot water are frequently included because of shared heating systems. In newer purpose-built and Northside units, tenants typically pay their own heat and hydro. Always confirm on the listing before applying.
Does NestEazy charge UNB students to find housing?
No. NestEazy is free for tenants, including UNB, STU, and NBCC students. The only optional paid feature is a SingleKey tenant screening report, which a landlord can choose to run.
How does NestEazy verify Fredericton landlords?
Every landlord completes identity verification before their first listing goes live. NestEazy also checks that the property address is real and screens listings for known scam patterns.
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