Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Burnaby, BC

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Burnaby, BC rent slipped 7.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,325/month. Renters today are paying $175 less per month on average than last year despite a 1.8% month-over-month increase in October 2026.

  • Burnaby runs 22.4% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier Canadian metros with 273 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Burnaby rent for about $1,800/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,100/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,600/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $4,050/month. The 2-bedroom segment represents the largest share of rentals at 44.7%.

Median rent

Median rent in Burnaby

$2,325/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Burnaby is $2,325 per month as of October 2026. This is 22% above the national average rent, or $425 more per month.

$2.72

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Burnaby

273

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Burnaby rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Burnaby, BC

Average rent prices in Burnaby have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 Burnaby, BC

Rent prices in Burnaby vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Burnaby is $2,350, whereas a house costs $2,146. 1-bedroom apartments in Burnaby run $2,170 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,672.

Listings

Studio

$1,799

9%

9%

1 bedroom

$2,100

1%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,600

2%

7%

3 bedroom

$3,000

5%

8%

4 bedroom

$4,050

4%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,799

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,050

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

10%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Burnaby, 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 Burnaby, BC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Burnaby and Coquitlam by all bedroom counts and property types.

Burnaby

Median rent price$2,325
increased by22%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,250
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Burnaby, BC is 3% higher than the median rent in Coquitlam, BC.

Discover rentals in Burnaby, BC

Grant St & Holdom Ave - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

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3 beds

2 baths

$799

Price dropped $81Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Marine Dr & Byrnepark Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Big Bend house for rent in Burnaby

3 beds

2 baths

$900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
5266 Beresford Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

4 beds

2 baths

$950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Chesham Ave & Burke St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Garden Village house for rent in Burnaby

1 bed

1 bath

$1,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Burnaby, BC

Quick answers to common questions about the Burnaby rental market.

How much is rent in Burnaby?

The average rent in Burnaby is $2,325 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Burnaby?

Average rent prices in Burnaby have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Burnaby rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Burnaby is 22% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $425 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Burnaby?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Burnaby are Richmond Park ($1,812/mo), Windsor ($2,150/mo), and Burnaby Mountain ($2,200/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Burnaby?

To comfortably afford rent in Burnaby, you'd need to earn approximately $93,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

December is the best time to apartment hunt in Burnaby, with rents running about 6.5% lower than July peak prices. December also sees the least competition from other renters, while July tends to be the most competitive month with higher demand.

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).

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