Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Burnaby, BC
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Burnaby, BC rent slipped 8.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,300/month. Renters today are paying $251 less per month on average than last year, reflecting a cooldown from the peak of $2,900/month in late 2024.
Compared to national trends
Burnaby runs 17.9% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier Canadian metros despite a smaller total rental inventory of 281 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Burnaby sit around $1,942/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,152/month, and 2-bedrooms around $2,700/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,950/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,600/month. The 2-bedroom segment makes up the largest share of rentals at 46.8%.
Neighborhood spotlight
Ardingley Sprott rents rose 22.4% year over year to $3,000/month across 22 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 8.0% decline. This neighborhood stands out as a local hotspot amid broader market cooling.
Median rent
Median rent in Burnaby
$2,300/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Burnaby is $2,300 per month as of June 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $350 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Burnaby
281
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Burnaby rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Burnaby, BC
Average rent prices in Burnaby have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Burnaby run $2,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,800.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,942 | 1% |  1% | |
1 bedroom | $2,152 | 1% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $2,700 | 2% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $2,950 | No Change | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $3,600 | 1% | 41% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Brentwood | $2,444 | |
Burnaby Mountain | $2,100 | |
Cameron | $2,347 | |
Capitol Hill | $2,125 | |
Douglas Gilpin | $2,750 | |
Marlborough | $2,487 | |
Maywood | $2,650 | |
Sperling Broadway | $2,300 | |
West Central Valley | $2,500 | |
Willingdon Heights | $2,399 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,350 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,580 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,100 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,015 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,942
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,152
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
41%
Maywood
Average rent
$2,650
Marlborough
Average rent
$2,487
Burnaby Mountain
Average rent
$2,100
Brentwood
Average rent
$2,444
Cameron
Average rent
$2,347
Willingdon Heights
Average rent
$2,399
Sperling Broadway
Average rent
$2,300
Capitol Hill
Average rent
$2,125
West Central Valley
Average rent
$2,500
Douglas Gilpin
Average rent
$2,750
Apartments
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,580
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,015
Last 30 days
3%
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
18%higher than the national median
15%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Burnaby, BC is 2% higher than the median rent in Coquitlam, BC.
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2%Discover rentals in Burnaby, BC
5d+ ago
Sperling-Broadway house for rent in Burnaby
1 bed
1 bath
$800
House for rent
Available May 25
5d+ ago
Lochdale house for rent in Burnaby
2 beds
1 bath
$850
House for rent
Available Jun 1
4d ago
Verified
5 beds
2 baths
$900
House for rent
Available Jan 27
5d+ ago
Sussex-Nelson house for rent in Burnaby
7068 Jubilee Ave #1, Burnaby, BC V5J 4B3
1 bed
1 bath
$900
House for rent
Available Jul 1
1d ago
Sperling-Broadway house for rent in Burnaby
4 beds
6.5 baths
$7,000
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Parkcrest-Aubrey apartment for rent in Burnaby
2 beds
1 bath
$7,000
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 4
4d ago
4733 Hazel St, Burnaby, BC V5H 0J7
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,250–$6,450
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$5,732
Condo for rent
1d ago
4733 Hazel St, Burnaby, BC V5H 0J7
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,365–$3,435
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3836 Carrigan Crt, Burnaby, BC V3N 4P7
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,825–$2,275
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
2d ago
7465 13th Ave, Burnaby, BC V3N 2E2
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,690–$2,190
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
2d ago
7070 Inlet Dr, Burnaby, BC V5A 1C1
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,949–$2,825
Apartment for rent
35m ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,942
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
$2,300
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,300
$3,100
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
$2,100
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
2d ago
3836 Carrigan Crt, Burnaby, BC V3N 4P7
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,825–$2,275
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
2d ago
7465 13th Ave, Burnaby, BC V3N 2E2
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,690–$2,190
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
2d ago
7070 Inlet Dr, Burnaby, BC V5A 1C1
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,949–$2,825
Apartment for rent
2d ago
5980 Kathleen Ave, Burnaby, BC V5H 0L5
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,595–$3,750
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 June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Burnaby?
Average rent prices in Burnaby have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.
How does Burnaby rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Burnaby is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Burnaby?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Burnaby are Burnaby Mountain ($2,100/mo), Capitol Hill ($2,125/mo), and Sperling Broadway ($2,300/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?
Burnaby's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,300 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $2,900 per month. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's diverse neighborhoods.
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).