Renting in Downtown Fredericton

What the area is

Downtown Fredericton sits on the south bank of the Saint John (Wolastoq) River. Queen Street and King Street run through it, and it is where you find the Legislative Assembly, Officers' Square, the Beaverbrook Art Gallery and the Boyce Farmers Market.

The riverfront trail follows the water, and the Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge lets you cross to the Northside on foot.

Typical housing

Housing downtown is often a mix of older houses that have been divided into apartments, apartments above or beside shops and offices, and some larger apartment buildings. Older buildings can have a lot of character, but layout, insulation and heating differ from one building to the next, so look at each unit on its own merits.

Who it tends to suit

People who want to be able to walk to restaurants, shops, the market and the river, and who are comfortable with a busier setting. It also sits close to College Hill, which some students and university staff like.

What is nearby

• Queen Street and King Street shops, cafes and restaurants
• Officers' Square, the Beaverbrook Art Gallery and the Legislative Assembly
• The Boyce Farmers Market
• The riverfront trail and the Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge

What to check when viewing a rental here

• Visit in the evening if you can, to hear the street noise you would live with.
• Ask how the unit is heated and which utilities are included in the rent.
• Ask whether parking comes with the unit, and where you would park during winter snow clearing.
• In a converted house, ask which parts of the building are shared, such as the entrance, stairs and laundry.
• Check windows and doors for drafts, and ask who clears snow from the steps and walkways.
• Look at storage space and where garbage and recycling go.

For the general steps, see renting in Fredericton. You can also browse apartments for rent in Fredericton or houses for rent in Fredericton.