Fredericton student housing, UNB subleases & roommates.
SubSwap helps students at UNB Fredericton, St. Thomas and NBCC find sublets and roommates in Fredericton, from College Hill to the North Side. Free to join with your school email.
Subleases near every Fredericton campus
Most of Fredericton's students are on one hill, where UNB and St. Thomas sit side by side, with NBCC in the city too. On SubSwap, search around UNB, STU or Fredericton, then filter by budget, term and room type. SubSwap is new in Fredericton, so there may not be much listed yet. If you're leaving a room for a term, post it.
- UNB Fredericton: College Hill, Skyline Acres, Forest Hill and the South Side. Student posters sign up with a
@unb.caemail. - St. Thomas University (STU): shares the hill with UNB. Students sign up with
@stu.ca. - NBCC Fredericton: students sign up with
@nbcc.ca.
UNB's Living Off-Campus in Fredericton page lists rental companies and contacts, and our guide to the best neighbourhoods for UNB students covers where to look.
Fredericton rent right now
CMHC's October 2025 Rental Market Survey puts the average Fredericton 1-bedroom at $1,208 a month and a 3-bedroom or larger at $1,774, about $590 each split three ways. The vacancy rate was 2.5%. Rooms you can walk to campus from tend to cost more. North Side and Nashwaaksis rooms tend to be cheaper, but you'll need a bus or a bike to get across the river.
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, Fredericton, row and apartment units, October 2025.
Find a roommate in Fredericton
Roommate matching on SubSwap weighs sleep schedule, cleanliness, budget, study habits, and school. You can only message someone after you both swipe right, so there are no cold messages from random users. UNB and STU share the hill, so it's easy to match with someone from either school. Use the Same school filter if you'd rather stick to your own.
Fredericton neighbourhoods
Students live downtown, on the North Side and South Side, and in Skyline Acres, Forest Hill, College Hill and Nashwaaksis. Downtown puts you on Queen Street, near bars and restaurants. College Hill is closest to UNB and STU. The North Side is generally cheaper with a longer commute.
FAQ: Fredericton student housing
Where can I find a UNB sublease in Fredericton?
Sign up on SubSwap with your @unb.ca email and search around UNB. Sublets near UNB are usually on the hill, in Skyline Acres, Forest Hill and downtown. Students post with a school email, and landlords can only post after our team approves them. SubSwap is new in Fredericton, so check back if there isn't much yet.
How much does Fredericton student housing cost?
CMHC's October 2025 survey puts the average Fredericton 1-bedroom at $1,208 a month and a 3-bedroom or larger at $1,774, about $590 each split three ways.
Can I find a St. Thomas roommate on SubSwap?
Yes. Sign up with your @stu.ca email and match with students near campus. STU and UNB share a hilltop campus area, so you'll see students from both schools. Use the Same school filter if you only want STU students.
Which Fredericton neighbourhoods do students live in?
North Side, South Side, downtown, Skyline Acres, Forest Hill, College Hill, Nashwaaksis, and the stretch between UNB and downtown. On SubSwap you pick how far from your campus to look.
Are listings verified?
Students post with a school email, and landlords can only post after our team approves them. No anonymous posts.