Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Coquitlam, BC

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Coquitlam, BC rent slipped 6.7% year over year, with a current median of $2,295/month. Renters today are paying $239 less per month on average than last year, despite a 2.2% month-over-month increase in July 2026.

  • Coquitlam runs 18.9% more expensive than the $1,930/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 rent for about $1,850/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,088/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,684/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,500/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $4,650/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range most renters target.

  • Price ranges

    Houses rent for about $2,200/month while apartments are higher at $2,350/month. Apartments make up 58.4% of total rentals, reflecting the dominant property type in Coquitlam.

Median rent

Median rent in Coquitlam

$2,295/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Coquitlam is $2,295 per month as of July 2026. This is 19% above the national average rent, or $365 more per month.

$2.75

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Coquitlam

145

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 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 Coquitlam, BC

Rent prices in Coquitlam vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Coquitlam is $2,350, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Coquitlam run $2,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,750.

Listings

Studio

$1,850

2%

5%

1 bedroom

$2,088

No Change

9%

2 bedroom

$2,683

2%

6%

3 bedroom

$3,500

3%

3%

4 bedroom

$4,650

6%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,088

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,683

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,650

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

4%

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$2,295
increased by19%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,300
increased by19%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Coquitlam, BC is equal to the median rent in Burnaby, BC.

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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 $2,295 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Coquitlam?

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

How does Coquitlam rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Coquitlam is 19% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $365 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Coquitlam?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Coquitlam are Central Coquitlam ($1,950/mo), Smilling Creek ($1,990/mo), and Westwood Plateau ($2,100/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Coquitlam?

To comfortably afford rent in Coquitlam, 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 Coquitlam?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Coquitlam average around $2,140/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,730/month.

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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