Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
Abbotsford, BC

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Abbotsford, BC rent slipped 14.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,699/month. Renters today are paying $256 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Abbotsford sits 10.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 51 total rentals available, reflecting the city's smaller market size.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Abbotsford run around $1,550/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,620/month, and 2-bedrooms around $2,050/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,000/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,450/month. Apartments make up 71.8% of total rentals and rent for a median of $1,675/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Mill Lake rents fell 26.4% year over year to $1,495/month across 11 rentals, a sharper decline than the citywide 14.8% drop. Aberdeen also cooled with a 24.1% decline to $1,650/month, showing localized softness in these neighborhoods.

Median rent

Median rent in Abbotsford

$1,699/mo

decreased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Abbotsford is $1,699 per month as of September 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $201 less per month.

$2.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Abbotsford

51

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Abbotsford rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Abbotsford, BC

Average rent prices in Abbotsford have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 15% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Abbotsford, BC

Rent prices in Abbotsford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Abbotsford is $1,675, whereas a house costs $2,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Abbotsford run $1,620 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,075.

Listings

Studio

$1,550

No Change

5%

1 bedroom

$1,620

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$2,050

2%

5%

3 bedroom

$3,000

13%

9%

4 bedroom

$3,450

12%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,620

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,450

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Abbotsford, BC, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Abbotsford, BC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Abbotsford and Blaine by all bedroom counts and property types.

Abbotsford

Median rent price$1,699
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,400
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Abbotsford, BC is 29% lower than the median rent in Blaine, WA.

Discover rentals in Abbotsford, BC

36714 Carl Creek Crescent - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Abbotsford

32435 George Ferguson Way #226 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Hanna Estates Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Hanna Estates Apartments

32120 Peardonville Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6P1

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

33960 Old Yale Road #D132 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Whatcom condo for rent in Abbotsford

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Frequently asked questions for Abbotsford, BC

Quick answers to common questions about the Abbotsford rental market.

How much is rent in Abbotsford?

The average rent in Abbotsford is $1,699 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Abbotsford?

Average rent prices in Abbotsford have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 15% since last year.

How does Abbotsford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Abbotsford is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $201 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Abbotsford?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Abbotsford are Mill Lake ($1,495/mo), Whatcom ($1,658/mo), and South Poplar ($1,662/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Abbotsford?

To comfortably afford rent in Abbotsford, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Abbotsford?

February offers the lowest rental prices in Abbotsford, running about 10% lower than August's peak costs. November and December also see less competition among renters compared to March's high-demand period.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

Apartments for rent in Abbotsford