St. John's student housing, MUN subleases & roommates.
SubSwap connects verified St. John's students for subleases and roommate matching across Memorial University, CNA, and the Marine Institute — from Pippy Park to downtown and the Battery. Free to join with your university email.
Subleases near every St. John's campus
St. John's centres on a single Memorial University campus that draws students from across the province, the Marine Institute next door, and CNA satellites. SubSwap surfaces verified St. John's sublease listings filtered by campus, term, and budget:
- Memorial University (MUN) — Elizabeth Avenue, Pippy Park, Pleasantville, Churchill Square. Listings from verified
@mun.castudents. - Marine Institute — adjacent to MUN. Verified
@mi.mun.castudents. - College of the North Atlantic (CNA) — Prince Philip Drive and Topsail Road campuses. Verified
@cna.nl.castudents.
St. John's rent right now
Average 1-bedroom apartment rent in St. John's is $1,064/month per CMHC's October 2025 Primary Rental Market Survey — one of the cheapest provincial capitals in the country. Student subleases on SubSwap typically range $500–$800 per room depending on neighbourhood. Walkable-to-MUN inventory in Pippy Park and Pleasantville commands a premium; downtown and the Battery offer character but a longer commute.
Find a roommate in St. John's
Roommate matching on SubSwap weighs sleep schedule, cleanliness, budget, study habits, and university. You only see someone's full profile after a mutual swipe — no cold messages from random users. Many MUN, Marine Institute, and CNA students cross-match given how concentrated the St. John's student population is.
St. John's neighbourhoods on SubSwap
Listings span the full student catchment: Downtown, Georgetown, Battery, Quidi Vidi, Pleasantville, Pippy Park, Churchill Square, Mount Pearl. Pippy Park and Pleasantville are closest to MUN; downtown and Georgetown give you Water Street nightlife; Quidi Vidi is a quieter pocket on the east edge of the city.
"Newfoundland's rental costs remain the lowest in Atlantic Canada, but that hasn't insulated MUN students from the shortage of livable inventory close to campus." — MUN Student Union Housing Survey, 2025
FAQ — St. John's student housing
Where can I find a St. John's sublease as a Memorial student?
Sign up on SubSwap with your @mun.ca email and browse verified St. John's subleases near campus — Pippy Park, Pleasantville, Georgetown, and downtown. Every listing comes from a verified MUN student or business-verified landlord.
How much does St. John's student housing cost?
Average 1-bedroom apartment rent in St. John's is approximately $1,064/month per CMHC's October 2025 Primary Rental Market Survey. Student subleases on SubSwap typically range from $500 to $800 per room.
Can I find a roommate at the Marine Institute on SubSwap?
Yes. Sign up with your @mi.mun.ca email and match with other verified Marine Institute students. The MI campus sits adjacent to MUN so listings overlap.
Which St. John's neighbourhoods are covered?
Downtown, Georgetown, Battery, Quidi Vidi, Pleasantville, Pippy Park, Churchill Square — every part of St. John's where students live.
Is St. John's a good rental market for students?
Relatively, yes. Rents are among the lowest in Atlantic Canada and supply is healthier than Halifax or Charlottetown. The challenge is finding student-friendly, walkable-to-MUN inventory before September.