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2h ago
6030 Linley Valley Dr, Nanaimo, BC V9T 0N7
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$3,395
Apartment for rent
11h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,832–$1,946
Price drop
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14h ago
6971, 6973, 6975 Island Highway North, Nanaimo, BC V9V 0B4
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Balcony
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,670–$2,150
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 12
2d ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,849–$2,311
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,743–$2,400
Apartment for rent
2d ago
6117 Uplands Dr, Nanaimo, BC V9V 0B7
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Balcony
2 beds
2 baths
$2,330
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 31
3d ago
6985 & 6985 Island Highway North, Nanaimo, BC V9V None
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,565–$2,560
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Price drop
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5d+ ago
1820 Summerhill Pl, Nanaimo, BC V9S 0C3
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Fitness center
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 31
2h ago
280 Cypress St, Nanaimo, BC V9S 1R9
On-site laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$1,675
Apartment for rent
Assigned Parking
On-Site Laundry
In-Unit Laundry
Storage
15h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,088
Apartment for rent
23h ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,260–$2,750
Apartment for rent
23h ago
2600 Highland Blvd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5G1
On-site laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,700–$2,075
Apartment for rent
1d ago
6025 Linley Valley Dr, Nanaimo, BC V9T 0K7
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony
1 bed
1 bath
$1,748
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
1d ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,643–$1,964
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,729
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,193–$2,251
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,499
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,275–$2,350
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3326 Rock City Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 3H6
On-site laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$1,995
Apartment for rent
4d ago
6607 Applecross Rd && 6401 Portsmouth Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9V None
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,971–$2,296
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,826–$1,847
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
5260 - 5260 Dublin Way, Nanaimo, BC V9T 0L5
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
1300 Junction Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9R 0L8
Garage parking | Assigned parking | Elevator
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,650–$2,495
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Hospital Area apartment for rent in Nanaimo
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
1h ago
Hospital Area apartment for rent in Nanaimo
1595 Boundary Cres #D11, Nanaimo, BC V9S 4P1
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
1h ago
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386 Wakesiah Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3K7
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 19
1h ago
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386 Wakesiah Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3K7
6 beds
2 baths
$4,000
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 19
4h ago
3250 Rock City Road, Nanaimo, BC V9T 4R2
Elevator | Storage | Controlled access
2 beds
1 bath
$1,790
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Nanaimo
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Nanaimo
667 Sixth St Lowr #LOWER, Nanaimo, BC V9R 1J7
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
2d ago
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667 Sixth St Uppr #UPPER, Nanaimo, BC V9R 1J7
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
3d ago
House for rent in Nanaimo
488 Bruce Ave #1, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3Y4
4 beds
2 baths
$2,800
House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Nanaimo
3 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Hospital Area apartment for rent in Nanaimo
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
$1,650
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Nanaimo
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
House for rent
Available Sep 9
5d+ ago
Hospital Area apartment for rent in Nanaimo
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Nanaimo
1 bed
1 bath
$1,525
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Nanaimo
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Nob Hill condo for rent in Nanaimo
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Condo for rent
Available Sep 2
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Nanaimo
3 beds
2 baths
$2,750
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Nanaimo
3574 Oakridge Dr Uppr #UPPER, Nanaimo, BC V9T 1M4
3 beds
3 baths
$3,200
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Nanaimo
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 25
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Nanaimo
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Nanaimo
1 bed
1 bath
$1,575
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 22
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Nanaimo
1 bed
1 bath
$1,275
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 21
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Nanaimo
1 bed
1 bath
$1,275
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 21
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Nanaimo
1 bed
1 bath
$1,275
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 21
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Nanaimo
1 bed
1 bath
$1,275
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 21
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As of today, you'll find 67 apartments for rent in Nanaimo, with a median rent price of $1,964 per month. Nanaimo has seen a 6%—or $127—decrease in median rent price compared to the previous year.Average Rent
$1,964Year Over Year Change
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$127
Rentals available, last 30 days
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The average rent in Nanaimo, BC, for rentals of all sizes and types, is $1,964, which is a 5.84% decrease year-over-year.
The monthly rent for 1-bedroom apartments in Nanaimo, BC is about $1,735. The average rent for 2-bedroom apartments in Nanaimo, BC is $2,157, and studios are about $1,590 per month.
See more Nanaimo, BC rent data on our rent research page.
Scores for Nanaimo are calculated based on the proximity to and amount of infrastructure supporting each method of transportation.
We surveyed 10,000 renters across the country about what it's like living in their cities and neighborhoods. In Nanaimo, 67% of residents reported feeling satisfied or very satisfied with the city overall, which is higher than the national average of 66%.
Top Three Reasons to Live in Nanaimo
Parks & recreation
90%Satisfaction rating
Weather
73%Satisfaction rating
Pet friendly
67%Satisfaction rating
Other Things to Consider
Data last updated in 2024. Do you live here? Take our survey and share your experience.
How we got this dataThe average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Nanaimo, BC is approximately $1,694, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages around $2,122 as of 2025.
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%.
The best time to look for an apartment in Nanaimo, BC is during the winter months, particularly December, when demand is lower, and rents are about 9.7% cheaper compared to the peak summer months.
Top neighborhoods in Nanaimo include Nob Hill, Downtown Nanaimo, Uplands, and Rosehill, known for their social and environmentally friendly living options.
Budget-conscious renters might consider the Hospital Area, where 1-bedroom rents are about 5% lower than the city median.
Yes, there are pet-friendly apartments in Nanaimo, with approximately 69.34% of listings being pet-friendly.
Utilities are included in about 20% of rental listings in Nanaimo, BC.
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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