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501 Sixth St
501 Sixth St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5W6, CAN

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Monthly rent
$1,525–$1,550
Beds1
Baths1
Sqft–
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501 Sixth St Nanaimo, BC

Available

44A

1 Bed

1 Bath

$1,525

Listed on 09/05/2025
Listed by 501 Sixth Street
Days on market: 15
Be the first to live in one of these newly renovated 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartments located at 501 Sixth Street, Nanaimo. These newly renovated apartments have stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, upgraded flooring some with carpet and others with vinyl plank. New lighting, new bathroom vanities' and a soaker tubs. Private balconies with views over the significant greenspace on the property. • The building has been significantly upgraded in the recent years, including new hallway lighting and flooring. • There is ample on site parking available for an additional charge. • There is a shared pay / card operated laundry facility on each floor of the buildings. • Close access to transit, and easy access to both Vancouver Island University and downtown • Located near several parks including Centennial Park, Colliery Dam and is two minutes away from the University Village Shopping Centre with lots of amenities just at your doorstep. We are Cat friendly. Availability : Ongoing, newly renovated suites every month. Parking $25 Per Month. Please note that the maximum number of occupants permitted to reside in a 1 bedroom apartment is two (2) occupants. Please contact Andrew, the building manager, via email, ****

Available

10A

1 Bed

1 Bath

$1,525

Listed on 08/01/2025
Listed by 501 Sixth Street
Days on market: 50
A clean and functional 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment is available at 501 Sixth Street in Nanaimo. This well-maintained, pet-friendly building offers the convenience of in-building coin-operated laundry and the support of an on-site caretaker. Parking is available for an additional $25.00 per month. Centrally located near amenities and transit, this unit is ideal for someone looking for a comfortable and affordable place to call home.

Available

88B

1 Bed

1 Bath

$1,525

Listed on 08/01/2025
Listed by 501 Sixth Street
Days on market: 50
A clean and functional 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment is available at 501 Sixth Street in Nanaimo. This well-maintained, pet-friendly building offers the convenience of in-building coin-operated laundry and the support of an on-site caretaker. Parking is available for an additional $25.00 per month. Centrally located near amenities and transit, this unit is ideal for someone looking for a comfortable and affordable place to call home.

Available

133C

1 Bed

1 Bath

$1,525

Listed on 05/30/2025
Listed by 501 Sixth Street
Days on market: 112
A clean and functional 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment is available at 501 Sixth Street in Nanaimo. This well-maintained, pet-friendly building offers the convenience of in-building coin-operated laundry and the support of an on-site caretaker. Parking is available for an additional $25.00 per month. Centrally located near amenities and transit, this unit is ideal for someone looking for a comfortable and affordable place to call home.

New Listing

70B

1 Bed

1 Bath

$1,550

Listed on 09/18/2025
Listed by 501 Sixth Street
Days on market: 1
A clean and functional 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment is available at 501 Sixth Street in Nanaimo. This well-maintained, pet-friendly building offers the convenience of in-building coin-operated laundry and the support of an on-site caretaker. Parking is available for an additional $25.00 per month. Centrally located near amenities and transit, this unit is ideal for someone looking for a comfortable and affordable place to call home.

Available

101C

1 Bed

1 Bath

$1,550

Listed on 09/04/2025
Listed by 501 Sixth Street
Days on market: 16
A clean and functional 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment is available at 501 Sixth Street in Nanaimo. This well-maintained, pet-friendly building offers the convenience of in-building coin-operated laundry and the support of an on-site caretaker. Parking is available for an additional $25.00 per month. Centrally located near amenities and transit, this unit is ideal for someone looking for a comfortable and affordable place to call home.

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HomeApartments in Nanaimo 501 Sixth St #70B, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5W6, CAN

Interested in leasing 501 Sixth St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5W6, CAN? Currently, 501 Sixth St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5W6, CAN is available to rent or lease. It is a 1-bedroom apartment with 1 bathroom. Below, you can compare the rent price at 501 Sixth St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5W6, CAN vs overall rent prices in Nanaimo, BC. We have compiled nearby businesses and things to do close to 501 Sixth St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5W6, CAN.

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Units available6
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Post codeV9R 5W6

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Rent trends in Nanaimo

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 11% lower than 1-bedrooms in Nanaimo.

Median rents as of Sep 13 2025.
Nanaimo
A table of studio rental data trends in Nanaimo
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$1,575
October 2023$1,550
November 2023$1,566
December 2023$1,552
January 2024$1,514
February 2024$1,628
March 2024$1,561
April 2024$1,599
May 2024$1,620
June 2024$1,613
July 2024$1,627
August 2024$1,690
September 2024$1,845
October 2024$1,851
November 2024$1,885
December 2024$1,610
January 2025$1,620
February 2025$1,601
March 2025$1,552
April 2025$1,496
May 2025$1,481
June 2025$1,530
July 2025$1,562
August 2025$1,945
September 2025$1,945

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Rent history

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Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 501 Sixth St, Nanaimo, BC.
2 months ago$1,4951 bed1 bath
2 months ago$1,4951 bed1 bath
3 months ago$1,2501 bed1 bath
3 months ago$1,4951 bed1 bath
4 months ago$1,4951 bed1 bath
5 months ago$1,4951 bed1 bath
5 months ago$1,4951 bed1 bath
5 months ago$1,4951 bed1 bath
5 months ago$1,4501 bed1 bath
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Nanaimo near 501 Sixth St

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 501 Sixth St, Nanaimo

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Parks

9/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 501 Sixth St

Decourcey Island & Oysters
479 Seventh St
Quality Foods
530 Fifth St
College Grocery
Essowakesiah Cafe
458 Wakesiah Ave
Nicol General Store
199 Nicol St

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