Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
Burnaby, BC
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Burnaby, BC rent slipped 8.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,300/month. Renters today are paying $316 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $2,900/month in October 2024.
Compared to national trends
Burnaby runs 21.1% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the pricier tier among Canadian metros despite a total rental inventory of 272 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Burnaby sit around $1,927/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,050/month, 2-bedrooms around $2,650/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,950/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $4,225/month. The largest shares of rentals are 1-bed and 2-bed units, making these ranges relevant for most renters.
Price ranges
Apartments have a median rent of $2,350/month, while houses are at $2,000/month. Apartments represent 49.7% of total rentals, making them the most common property type in Burnaby's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Burnaby
$2,300/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Burnaby is $2,300 per month as of September 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $400 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Burnaby
272
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Burnaby rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Burnaby, BC
Average rent prices in Burnaby have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Burnaby run $2,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,700.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,927 | 5% | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $2,050 | 2% | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $2,650 | No Change | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $2,950 | 5% | 15% | |
4 bedroom | $4,225 |  6% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Brentwood | $2,498 | |
Burnaby Mountain | $1,982 | |
Cameron | $2,300 | |
Capitol Hill | $1,800 | |
Marlborough | $2,387 | |
Maywood | $2,500 | |
Sperling Broadway | $2,300 | |
West Central Valley | $2,800 | |
Westridge | $2,250 | |
Willingdon Heights | $2,700 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,350 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,600 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,000 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $980 | 9% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,927
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
15%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,225
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
5%
Marlborough
Average rent
$2,387
Maywood
Average rent
$2,500
Burnaby Mountain
Average rent
$1,982
Brentwood
Average rent
$2,498
Cameron
Average rent
$2,300
West Central Valley
Average rent
$2,800
Sperling Broadway
Average rent
$2,300
Willingdon Heights
Average rent
$2,700
Westridge
Average rent
$2,250
Capitol Hill
Average rent
$1,800
Apartments
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$980
Last 30 days
9%
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
21%higher than the national median
21%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Burnaby, BC is equal to the median rent in Coquitlam, BC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,300
5%$2,250
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5%$1,697
10%$2,000
2%$2,968
10%$2,300
1%$2,450
7%$2,600
10%$2,000
3%$2,600
13%$4,500
21%Discover rentals in Burnaby, BC
5d+ ago
Stride Avenue house for rent in Burnaby
1 bed
3 baths
$850
House for rent
Available Aug 31
1d ago
Sussex-Nelson house for rent in Burnaby
1 bed
1 bath
$900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Big Bend house for rent in Burnaby
3 beds
2 baths
$950
House for rent
Available Sep 1
20h ago
8950 University High St, Burnaby, BC V5A 4Y8
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,150–$1,915
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4733 Hazel St, Burnaby, BC V5H 0J7
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,250–$6,450
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$5,450
$5,250
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 14
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Burnaby
2 beds
2 baths
$3,860
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,990
$3,850
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
2d ago
9516 University Cres, Burnaby, BC V5A 0H3
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$2,285
Apartment for rent
5h ago
5980 Kathleen Ave, Burnaby, BC V5H 0L5
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,595–$3,395
Apartment for rent
19h ago
3866 Evergreen Pl, Burnaby, BC V3J 0L3
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,225–$3,425
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
22h ago
4733 Hazel St, Burnaby, BC V5H 0J7
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,375–$3,375
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
$2,900
Price drop
House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,100
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,880
House for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,250
Condo for rent
Available Sep 4
20h ago
8950 University High St, Burnaby, BC V5A 4Y8
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,350–$1,915
Apartment for rent
2d ago
9516 University Cres, Burnaby, BC V5A 0H3
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$2,285
Apartment for rent
19h ago
3866 Evergreen Pl, Burnaby, BC V3J 0L3
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,225–$3,425
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
1d ago
5051 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby, BC V5B 4T5
2 beds
1 bath
$2,425
Apartment for rent
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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 $2,300 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Burnaby?
Average rent prices in Burnaby have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.
How does Burnaby rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Burnaby is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Burnaby?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Burnaby are Capitol Hill ($1,800/mo), Burnaby Mountain ($1,982/mo), and Westridge ($2,250/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Burnaby?
To comfortably afford rent in Burnaby, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/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).