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The average rent in Nanaimo, as of June 2026, is up 2.42% compared to last month but unchanged year-over-year.
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1d ago
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,510–$3,350
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3d ago
1300 Junction Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9R 0L8
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Central heat
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$2,150
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1h ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,874–$2,438
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20h ago
6985 6971, 6973, 6975, 6981 & 6985 Island Highway North, Nanaimo, BC V9V 0B4
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,815–$2,605
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2460 Glen Eagle Cres, Nanaimo, BC V9T 4T8
On-site laundry | Balcony | Fitness center
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550–$1,595
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1d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$2,315
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1d ago
6025 Linley Valley Dr, Nanaimo, BC V9T 0K7
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony
3 beds
2 baths
$2,708
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1d ago
6030 Linley Valley Dr, Nanaimo, BC V9T 0N7
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,745–$3,195
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1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,450
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2d ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,895–$2,384
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Storage
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
Dishwasher
2d ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,980–$2,337
Apartment for rent
3d ago
6117 Uplands Dr, Nanaimo, BC V9V 0B7
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Balcony
2 beds
2 baths
$2,295–$2,430
Apartment for rent
9h ago
1820 Summerhill Pl, Nanaimo, BC V9S 0C3
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Fitness center
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,595–$1,950
Apartment for rent
19h ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,848–$2,063
Apartment for rent
22h ago
222 Rosehill St, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5G8
On-site laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,575–$2,699
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
1d ago
5260 - 5260 Dublin Way, Nanaimo, BC V9T 0L5
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,965–$2,275
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
1d ago
3326 Rock City Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 3H6
On-site laundry | Balcony | Central heat
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,995–$2,600
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
1d ago
126 126 Mt.Benson Street, Nanaimo, BC V9S 1B3
On-site laundry | Balcony | Central heat
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,615–$1,649
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,748–$1,929
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1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,199
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,754–$1,916
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,829–$1,849
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,999–$2,149
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$2,825
Price drop
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3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,915
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2600 Highland Blvd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5G1
On-site laundry | Balcony | Central heat
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,725–$1,995
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
3d ago
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,536–$2,349
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3d ago
6607 Applecross Rd && 6401 Portsmouth Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9V None
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,047–$2,330
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$2,795
Price drop
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1d ago
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,525–$3,050
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4d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,944
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
Newcastle apartment for rent in Nanaimo
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
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Available Jul 1
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Nanaimo
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
$1,700
Price drop
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Available Jul 1
3d ago
Hospital Area townhouse for rent in Nanaimo
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
House for rent
Available Aug 1
3d ago
3250 Rock City Road, Nanaimo, BC V9T 4R2
Elevator | Storage | Controlled access
2 beds
1 bath
$1,790
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 15
5d+ ago
Downtown Nanaimo apartment for rent in Nanaimo
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Nanaimo
5 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Nanaimo
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 11
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Nanaimo
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 8
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Nanaimo
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Nob Hill house for rent in Nanaimo
4 beds
1 bath
$2,500
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Nanaimo
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Nanaimo
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Nanaimo
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Uplands apartment for rent in Nanaimo
3 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Hospital Area apartment for rent in Nanaimo
1529 C7 1529 Boundary Crescent #C7, Nanaimo, BC V9S 4P1
Balcony | Central heat | Storage
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Nanaimo apartment for rent in Nanaimo
Studio
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
Downtown Nanaimo apartment for rent in Nanaimo
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
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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.
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 2026 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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