Student housing in Fredericton
Student Housing & Off-Campus Rentals in Fredericton, NB
Off-campus rooms, apartments, and roommates near UNB, STU, and NBCC Fredericton. Every listing and landlord is identity verified, and NestEazy is free for students.
Finding student housing in Fredericton
Fredericton is a compact university capital where the student rental market moves hardest between May and September, ahead of the September academic start. The University of New Brunswick (UNB) and St. Thomas University (STU) share a single campus footprint, so off-campus demand clusters tightly along University Avenue and the streets around it. NBCC Fredericton sits nearby on the same south side, at 26 Duffie Drive on UNB grounds. Older brick character buildings downtown sit alongside purpose-built apartments near campus and house conversions on the Northside. That gives students a real range of rooms, bachelors, and shared houses to choose from. Because NestEazy is headquartered in Fredericton, this is the first city where our identity verification and fraud-prevention work is tested.
Housing near Fredericton campuses
University of New Brunswick (UNB Fredericton)
Off-campus demand is heaviest along University Avenue, Windsor Street, and Charlotte Street. All three are walkable to the main campus. NestEazy surfaces UNB-walkable listings first so you are not scrolling through places across the river.
St. Thomas University (STU)
STU shares the UNB campus footprint, so the same University Avenue corridor applies. STU students often form three- and four-bedroom Roomies groups for shared houses near George Street.
NBCC Fredericton
The campus is at 26 Duffie Drive on UNB grounds, on the south side near the UNB campus. Southside and University-area listings are usually the shortest commute, walkable or a quick bus ride to class.
Where students tend to live
- University Avenue & UNB corridor
- Peak student-rental density. Purpose-built apartment buildings, semi-detached rentals, and shared houses walkable to UNB and STU. Demand spikes May to August for September leases.
- Downtown / Queen Street
- Bachelor and one-bedroom apartments above shops, walkable to the river trail and the Boyce Farmers Market. Older brick buildings here often include heat and hot water.
- Northside (Devon, Nashwaaksis)
- Larger units, easier parking, and generally lower rent per bedroom than downtown. Two bridges connect to the UNB and NBCC side of the river.
- Southside / Skyline Acres
- Established apartment stock south of the Saint John River, popular with graduate students. Close to the Regent Street commercial strip.
Typical student rent in Fredericton
Approximate ranges for the kinds of places students rent in Fredericton, based on CMHC Rental Market Report data and local listings. Actual prices vary by neighbourhood, building age, and whether utilities are included.
| Place type | Typical monthly rent | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Room in a shared home | $550 - $850 | Utilities included in most cases |
| Bachelor | $950 - $1,250 | Mostly downtown conversions |
| 1 bedroom | $1,150 - $1,550 | Walkable to UNB at the upper end |
| 2 bedroom | $1,400 - $1,850 | Good for splitting with one roommate |
| 3 bedroom (shared house) | $1,750 - $2,200 | Often split three ways near George Street |
Tips for renting as a student in Fredericton
Start looking in May or June
For the September move-in, downtown and UNB-corridor places get committed two to three months ahead. Outside the student cycle, four to six weeks is usually enough.
Check what is included
Older downtown brick buildings often include heat and hot water through shared systems. Newer and Northside units usually bill heat and hydro separately. Confirm on the listing before you apply.
Find roommates with Roomies
If you want to split a place, use Roomies to match with other students on budget, lifestyle, and move-in date, instead of guessing from a one-line Facebook post.
You do not need a credit history
NestEazy ranks listings by compatibility, not credit alone, so newcomers and first-year students without an established credit history can still apply.
More free help: read renting off-campus as an international student, build a renter pack with no credit history, or check if a rent is fair.
Fredericton student housing FAQ
When should I start looking for student housing in Fredericton?
For the September term, start in May or June. The University Avenue corridor and downtown turn over two to three months ahead of move-in. Outside the student cycle, four to six weeks of lead time is usually enough.
Is heat included in Fredericton student rentals?
Often, in older downtown brick buildings that run on shared heating systems. Newer purpose-built and Northside units usually charge heat and hydro on top of rent. Always confirm on the listing before you apply.
Does NestEazy charge students to find housing?
No. NestEazy is free for tenants, including UNB, STU, and NBCC students. The only optional paid feature is a tenant screening report, which a landlord can choose to run.
How do I find roommates for off-campus housing in Fredericton?
Use Roomies. Browse or create a group with a set area, budget, and move-in date. Then match with compatible students on lifestyle and habits before you sign a lease together.
Find verified student housing in Fredericton
NestEazy is free for students. Every listing and landlord is identity verified, and you can match with roommates through Roomies. Download the app to start.
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