Is SQRFT a rental platform, or does it also list homes for sale?

SQRFT is a rental-only platform. Searches like "apartments for sale Fredericton" describe buying a home, a different market with different listings, financing, and legal process than renting. Every listing on SQRFT is a rental unit.

Why is Fredericton's rental market so tight?

Fredericton's census metropolitan area recorded a vacancy rate of 0.9 percent in CMHC's most recent annual survey at that time -- the lowest the agency had recorded for Fredericton since it began tracking the figure in 1990. A large student population at UNB and St. Thomas University, provincial-government employment, and limited new purpose-built supply all combine to keep vacancy extremely tight relative to CMHC's own 3-to-5-percent healthy-market benchmark.

How much notice does my landlord need to give to raise my rent in New Brunswick?

New Brunswick requires landlords to give at least 90 days' written notice before a rent increase takes effect, and increases are capped at 3 percent for most tenancies under the province's current rent cap. Always confirm the current cap against the Province of New Brunswick's own published rules before treating any figure as final.

How does a security deposit work in Fredericton?

New Brunswick landlords can collect a security deposit of up to one month's rent. At the end of the tenancy, the landlord has 7 days to return the deposit or apply to the Tenancy and Landlord Relations Office (TLRO) to keep some or all of it. A written condition report at move-in and move-out is the strongest evidence if a deposit dispute arises later.

How do I dispute my landlord at New Brunswick's TLRO?

New Brunswick's landlord-tenant disputes go before the Tenancy and Landlord Relations Office (TLRO). Bring your tenancy agreement, all written correspondence, photos or your condition report, and any notices you received or served. New Brunswick also uniquely requires a landlord to get officer approval before evicting a tenant to carry out major renovations.

Can my landlord enter without notice?

Not for routine reasons. New Brunswick requires landlords to give at least 24 hours' written notice before entering for a reasonable purpose (repairs, showings, inspections). Genuine emergencies are the main exception.

How much notice do I get if my landlord wants to end my tenancy?

For a periodic month-to-month tenancy, a landlord must give at least 30 days' notice, matching the tenant's own 30-day notice requirement. A longer 90-day notice period applies once a tenancy has run long enough to qualify. For a fixed-term lease, either party generally needs to give notice at least 30 days before the term's end date.

Fredericton, New Brunswick Canada

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Vacancy rate

0.9%

CMHC, lowest since 1990

Rent increase notice

90 days

Province of New Brunswick

Rent increase cap

Province of New Brunswick

Security deposit cap

1 month's rent

Province of New Brunswick

FFrancis, SQRFT TeamCanadian Rental Market Analysts, SQRFT Editorial Team Updated September 21, 2026 11 min read

Section 1

What Fredericton rents look like in mid-2026

Fredericton's census metropolitan area recorded a vacancy rate of just 0.9 percent in the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's (CMHC) most recent annual Rental Market Survey at the time -- the lowest figure CMHC has recorded for Fredericton since it began tracking the metric in 1990, and far below the 3-to-5-percent range CMHC's own economists consider a healthy, balanced market.

0.9%

Purpose-built rental vacancy, lowest since 1990

CMHC

90 days

Rent-increase notice required

Province of New Brunswick

Statutory rent-increase cap

Province of New Brunswick

SQRFT could not confirm a Fredericton-specific CMHC average-rent dollar figure from a live source at build time. Rather than publish an unconfirmed number, this page will be updated with the exact CMHC average once independently verified.

The practical read

Fredericton is an exceptionally tight rental market right now. If you're a renter, expect to move fast on well-priced listings and have your documents ready. If you're a landlord, this is one of the most favourable Atlantic markets to list in.

Section 2

Where Frederictonians rent: the neighbourhood guide

Fredericton splits across the Saint John River into the downtown core and North Side, plus the South Side suburbs.

Downtown

Renting in Downtown, Fredericton.

Nashwaaksis

Renting in Nashwaaksis, Fredericton.

Devon

Renting in Devon, Fredericton.

Skyline Acres

Renting in Skyline Acres, Fredericton.

North Side vs. downtown

Nashwaaksis and Devon on the North Side, across the Saint John River from downtown, tend to offer more space for the money and easier parking, at the cost of a short bridge commute into the core. Downtown is the most walkable, closest to UNB and St. Thomas University, and closest to The Green riverfront trail.

Section 3

Fredericton schools and school boards

Where you live decides which public school your kids attend. Fredericton is served by an English board and a Francophone board.

The public school boards

Anglophone West School District

ASD-W

Serves families across its catchment area with designated schools plus alternative and specialized programs.

District scolaire francophone Sud

DSFS

Serves families across its catchment area with designated schools plus alternative and specialized programs.

How to find a school for your address

1
Confirm which board serves your address first.ASD-W covers most of Fredericton; District scolaire francophone Sud serves Francophone families.
2
Use the board's school locator.Enter the address on the board's own site to find the designated school for each grade level.
3
Check whether the school is capped.Popular schools in growing parts of Fredericton can close to non-designated students.
4
Confirm before you sign the lease.School-driven address decisions do not have a rewind button, especially mid-school-year.

Section 4

Fredericton universities and post-secondary

Fredericton has one of the highest student-to-population ratios of any Canadian capital, and student demand shapes the rental market directly.

University of New Brunswick

~10,500 students

UNB

Students concentrate in neighbourhoods within walking or short-transit distance of the UNB campus.

St. Thomas University

STU

Students concentrate in neighbourhoods within walking or short-transit distance of the STU campus.

Timing tip

UNB and St. Thomas both sit on the same hill overlooking downtown, and rentals nearby hit peak demand in August as students sign leases for the fall semester. Given the current 0.9 percent vacancy rate, this is the single tightest window of the year to find a unit in Fredericton.

Section 5

Getting around Fredericton

Fredericton Transit runs the city's bus network across the North Side and South Side of the Saint John River.

The essentials

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Fredericton Transit buses:the bus network covers downtown, the North Side, and South Side, with higher frequency on main corridors.
•
The Green:a riverfront trail network connecting much of the city, popular for walking and cycling in warmer months.
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Downtown Fredericton:the most walkable part of the city, closest to both universities and the provincial legislature.
•
Highway access:Route 8 and the Trans-Canada Highway connect Fredericton to Moncton and Saint John, a factor for renters who commute between NB cities.

Section 6

What it costs to live in Fredericton in 2026

Rent is the biggest line, but not the only one. Here's how Fredericton stacks up.

Where Fredericton wins

•
A capped rent increase.New Brunswick's 3 percent statutory cap is a real ceiling most other Atlantic provinces don't have.
•
Compact, walkable core.Fredericton's downtown is small enough that many renters near the universities and government offices can go car-optional.

Where Fredericton is expensive

•
Extremely tight vacancy.A 0.9 percent vacancy rate means less negotiating room and more competition for well-priced units than almost anywhere else in Atlantic Canada.
•
Heating costs.Humid continental winters mean a real heating bill for anyone not on an all-inclusive lease.

For live monthly cost-of-living data, Statistics Canada's Consumer Price Index release publishes the Fredericton CMA component broken down by category.

Section 7

Fredericton events, culture, and why people love it here

Fredericton's calendar runs from a fall jazz and blues festival downtown to the New Brunswick Highland Games each summer, anchored by The Green riverfront trail and the Beaverbrook Art Gallery.

Major annual events

Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival

September

A signature Fredericton event drawing large crowds citywide.

New Brunswick Highland Games Festival

July

A signature Fredericton event drawing large crowds citywide.

Fredericton's climate

Humid continental climate

Cold winters, warm summers

Environment Canada 1991-2020

Fredericton Airport

Climate normals station

Fredericton's university sports

UNB Varsity Reds (U SPORTS)

One of Fredericton's major sports programs.

Section 8

Renting in Fredericton: New Brunswick tenancy law essentials

These rules apply to every Fredericton rental, set out in New Brunswick's Residential Tenancies Act and enforced by the Tenancy and Landlord Relations Office (TLRO). Bookmark this section.

The common rule of thumb is 30 percent of gross monthly income on housing (rent plus utilities). Fredericton's vacancy rate has been among the tightest in the country, so budget realistically and expect to compete for well-priced units, especially near the university and downtown core.

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Section 9

Live Fredericton rentals on SQRFT

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Pricing

What should Fredericton rent cost?

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Sources

Rentals Fredericton: Renting in Fredericton in 2026

What Fredericton rents look like in mid-2026

Where Frederictonians rent: the neighbourhood guide

Fredericton schools and school boards

The public school boards

How to find a school for your address

Fredericton universities and post-secondary

Getting around Fredericton

The essentials

What it costs to live in Fredericton in 2026

Where Fredericton wins

Where Fredericton is expensive

Fredericton events, culture, and why people love it here

Major annual events

Fredericton's climate

Fredericton's university sports

Renting in Fredericton: New Brunswick tenancy law essentials

Live Fredericton rentals on SQRFT

Related SQRFT content

What should Fredericton rent cost?

Where these numbers come from