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17h ago
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,690–$2,415
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17h ago
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$3,500
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9m ago
6030 Linley Valley Dr, Nanaimo, BC V9T 0N7
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,695–$3,045
Apartment for rent
18h ago
2460 Glen Eagle Cres, Nanaimo, BC V9T 4T8
On-site laundry | Balcony | Fitness center
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
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20h ago
6985 North Point Building B, Nanaimo, BC V9V 0B9
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,565–$2,605
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,790–$1,840
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,029–$2,387
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1d ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,884–$2,438
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1d ago
6117 Uplands Dr, Nanaimo, BC V9V 0B7
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Balcony
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,900–$2,245
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Available Mar 31
1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,450
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In-Unit Laundry
Storage
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
3d ago
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,675–$2,399
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Studio & 2 Bathrooms in Nanaimo, BC V9V 0B4
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Balcony
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,480–$2,185
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 12
4d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,425
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1055 St. George Cres, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5N8
On-site laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,495–$1,750
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5d+ ago
6025 Linley Valley Dr, Nanaimo, BC V9T 0K7
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony
2 beds
2 baths
$2,298
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$2,150
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2h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
7h ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,615–$1,949
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
9h ago
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,536–$1,637
Apartment for rent
9h ago
6607 Applecross Rd && 6401 Portsmouth Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9V None
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,778–$2,330
Apartment for rent
10h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,777–$1,848
Apartment for rent
13h ago
1820 Summerhill Pl, Nanaimo, BC V9S 0C3
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Fitness center
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,695–$1,965
Apartment for rent
14h ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,095–$2,595
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
22h ago
3326 Rock City Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 3H6
On-site laundry | Balcony | Central heat
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,900–$2,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2600 Highland Blvd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5G1
On-site laundry | Balcony | Central heat
2 beds
1 bath
$2,025–$2,100
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,525–$3,050
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,825
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
1d ago
415 Applewood Cres, Nanaimo, BC V9R 0A6
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Balcony
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$2,900
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,999–$2,399
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
4d ago
222 Rosehill St, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5G8
On-site laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2550 Departure Bay Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 3W4
On-site laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,575
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,643–$1,916
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,748–$1,929
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
5260 - 5260 Dublin Way, Nanaimo, BC V9T 0L5
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$1,980
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,799
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,535
Apartment for rent
Available May 15
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
Available May 15
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,858
Apartment for rent
Available May 15
1d ago
Hospital Area apartment for rent in Nanaimo
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
1d ago
Nanaimo Country Club apartment for rent in Nanaimo
3677 Country Club Dr Uppr #UPPER, Nanaimo, BC V9T 1T8
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,500
Apartment for rent
Available May 11
4d ago
Uplands apartment for rent in Nanaimo
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
4d ago
Uplands house for rent in Nanaimo
2 beds
1 bath
$2,050
House for rent
Available May 10
4d ago
Hospital Area apartment for rent in Nanaimo
Studio
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Nanaimo
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
Available May 7
5d+ ago
Newcastle apartment for rent in Nanaimo
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
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Nanaimo's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,700 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $2,100 monthly. These figures reflect the current pricing across Vancouver Island's hub city for renters seeking different space requirements.
Rents in Nanaimo, BC have been increasing, with a notable 7.9% rise in 2024. The average rent for 1-bedroom units increased by 7.6%, and for 2-bedroom units, it rose by 9.5%.
May offers the lowest rental prices in Nanaimo, with approximately 9% lower costs compared to September when rents peak. December presents the least competitive rental market with lower demand, while July and March see higher competition among renters seeking apartments.
Downtown Nanaimo and Pleasant Valley lead for social living with strong transit scores and walkability, while Newcastle, Downtown Nanaimo, and Pleasant Valley excel for environmentally conscious renters with energy-efficient features. Rosehill generates the highest renter interest at 2.5 times the market average, followed by Downtown Nanaimo at 1.4 times average demand.
The Hospital Area offers budget-friendly options with median rent around $1,720, providing an affordable alternative to higher-demand neighborhoods. This area represents a cost-effective choice for renters seeking Vancouver Island living without the premium pricing of more sought-after districts.
Yes, there are pet-friendly apartments in Nanaimo, with approximately 69.34% of listings being pet-friendly.
Utilities are rarely included in Nanaimo rental properties, appearing in only 0.02% of total listings across the market. One-bedroom apartments show slightly higher inclusion at 0.04% of listings, while two-bedroom units include utilities in just 0.01% of available properties.
Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2024 rental inventory and prices.
Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.
Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.
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