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9h ago
6030 Linley Valley Dr, Nanaimo, BC V9T 0N7
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,895–$3,395
Apartment for rent
23h ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,899–$2,300
Apartment for rent
1d ago
6971, 6973, 6975 Island Highway North, Nanaimo, BC V9V 0B4
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Balcony
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,460–$2,165
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 12
1d ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,910–$2,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,831–$2,329
Apartment for rent
1d ago
6117 Uplands Dr, Nanaimo, BC V9V 0B7
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Balcony
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,905–$2,330
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 31
2d ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,743–$2,400
Apartment for rent
3d ago
6985 & 6985 Island Highway North, Nanaimo, BC V9V None
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,990–$2,560
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9h ago
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,650–$2,495
Apartment for rent
23h ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,935–$1,945
Price drop
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Storage
Elevator
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
1d ago
1820 Summerhill Pl, Nanaimo, BC V9S 0C3
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Fitness center
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 31
2h ago
6607 Applecross Rd && 6401 Portsmouth Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9V None
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,739–$2,062
Apartment for rent
7h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,749
Apartment for rent
19h ago
2460 Glen Eagle Cres, Nanaimo, BC V9T 4T8
On-site laundry | Balcony | Fitness center
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,495–$1,725
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,770–$2,027
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 30
1d ago
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,500–$3,195
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,975–$2,295
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3326 Rock City Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 3H6
On-site laundry | Balcony | Central heat
3 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
2d ago
5260 - 5260 Dublin Way, Nanaimo, BC V9T 0L5
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,925–$2,450
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
2d ago
2600 Highland Blvd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5G1
On-site laundry | Balcony | Central heat
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,650–$2,135
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
3d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,259
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,193
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,643–$1,964
Price drop
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3d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1840 Argyle Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9S 3K7
Garage parking | On-site laundry | Balcony
3 beds
1 bath
$2,895
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
4d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,519
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,826–$1,847
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$4,800
House for rent
Available Nov 1
8h ago
Apartment for rent in Nanaimo
346 Watfield Ave Lowr #LOWER, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3P5
3 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 24
14h ago
Apartment for rent in Nanaimo
2342 East Wellington Rd #BARN, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6V7
4 beds
3 baths
$3,300
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 24
14h 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
Newcastle apartment for rent in Nanaimo
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
2d ago
Downtown Nanaimo apartment for rent in Nanaimo
Studio
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Nanaimo
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
3d ago
Townhouse for rent in Nanaimo
253 Victoria Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9R 4P7
Studio
1 bath
$900
House for rent
Available Dec 1
3d ago
Hospital Area apartment for rent in Nanaimo
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
4d ago
Downtown Nanaimo condo for rent in Nanaimo
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
Condo for rent
Available Oct 20
5d+ ago
Hospital Area apartment for rent in Nanaimo
1 bed
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Hospital Area apartment for rent in Nanaimo
1801 Hallen Ave #4, Nanaimo, BC V9S 4S5
1 bed
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 16
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Nanaimo
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Nanaimo
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
$1,800
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Nanaimo
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Nanaimo
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
$1,895
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Nanaimo
4 beds
3 baths
$3,700
$3,500
Price drop
House for rent
Available Oct 6
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Nanaimo
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
$2,850
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 19
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Nanaimo
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 25
5d+ ago
Newcastle apartment for rent in Nanaimo
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Nanaimo
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
$2,000
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 29
5d+ ago
Rosewood apartment for rent in Nanaimo
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Nanaimo
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
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Nanaimo rent data for:
As of today, you'll find 69 apartments for rent in Nanaimo, with a median rent price of $1,945 per month. Nanaimo has seen a 5%—or $98—decrease in median rent price compared to the previous year.Average Rent
$1,945Year Over Year Change
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$98
Rentals available, last 30 days
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The average rent in Nanaimo, BC, for rentals of all sizes and types, is $1,945, which is a 4.51% decrease year-over-year.
The monthly rent for 1-bedroom apartments in Nanaimo, BC is about $1,695. The average rent for 2-bedroom apartments in Nanaimo, BC is $2,150, and studios are about $1,707 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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