Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Coquitlam, BC

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Coquitlam, BC rent slipped 5.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,250/month. Renters today are paying $125 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Coquitlam runs 18.4% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among Canadian metros with 145 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Coquitlam sit around $1,685/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,046/month, 2-bedrooms around $2,550/month, 3-bedrooms around $3,599/month, and 4+ bedrooms around $3,990/month. This range reflects the diversity of rental options by bedroom count.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Smiling Creek rents rose 121.5% year over year to $3,600/month across 10 rentals. This contrasts with the citywide decline of 5.3%, marking a strong local surge in this neighborhood.

Median rent

Median rent in Coquitlam

$2,250/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Coquitlam is $2,250 per month as of October 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $350 more per month.

$2.69

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Coquitlam

145

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Coquitlam rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Coquitlam, BC

Average rent prices in Coquitlam have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 Coquitlam, BC

Rent prices in Coquitlam vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Coquitlam is $2,200, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Coquitlam run $2,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,552.

Listings

Studio

$1,685

1%

6%

1 bedroom

$2,045

1%

6%

2 bedroom

$2,550

No Change

9%

3 bedroom

$3,599

1%

8%

4 bedroom

$3,990

14%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,685

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,045

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,599

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,990

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

No Change

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

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

Coquitlam

Median rent price$2,250
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,325
increased by22%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

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

Discover rentals in Coquitlam, BC

Galloway Ave & Hames Cres #BSMT - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

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.
2302 Rogerson Drive - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Central Coquitlam house for rent in Coquitlam

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

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.
1696 Sugarpine Court - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Westwood Plateau apartment for rent in Coquitlam

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

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.
3491 Bishop Place - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Smilling Creek house for rent in Coquitlam

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

Price dropped $450Fees 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 Coquitlam, BC

Quick answers to common questions about the Coquitlam rental market.

How much is rent in Coquitlam?

The average rent in Coquitlam is $2,250 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Coquitlam?

Average rent prices in Coquitlam have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Coquitlam rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Coquitlam is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Coquitlam?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Coquitlam are Central Coquitlam ($1,890/mo), Cape Horn ($1,995/mo), and Ranch Park ($2,000/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Coquitlam?

To comfortably afford rent in Coquitlam, you'd need to earn approximately $90,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

June offers the lowest rents in Coquitlam, with prices roughly 6% lower than November's peak rates. December is the least competitive month with lower demand, while May and August see higher competition.

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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