Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Coquitlam, BC

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Coquitlam, BC rent slipped 4.2% year over year, with a current median of $2,300/month. Renters today are paying $131 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the peak in October 2024.

  • Coquitlam sits 21.1% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among Canadian metros with 121 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Coquitlam run around $1,658/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,098/month, and 2-bedrooms around $2,550/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,674/month and 4+ bedrooms at $4,300/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents available across the city.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Ranch Park rents fell 53.0% year over year to $1,880/month across 14 rentals, a much steeper decline than the citywide 4.2% drop. River Heights also cooled with a 34.4% decline to $1,888/month, showing localized softness in these neighborhoods.

Median rent

Median rent in Coquitlam

$2,300/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Coquitlam is $2,300 per month as of September 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $400 more per month.

$2.68

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Coquitlam

121

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $2,324, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Coquitlam run $2,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,677.

Listings

Studio

$1,658

No Change

4%

1 bedroom

$2,097

1%

6%

2 bedroom

$2,550

4%

10%

3 bedroom

$3,674

3%

11%

4 bedroom

$4,300

No Change

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,658

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,097

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,674

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,300

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

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$2,300
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,300
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

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

Discover rentals in Coquitlam, BC

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5d+ ago

Westwood Plateau apartment for rent in Coquitlam

2744 Canim Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

River Heights house for rent in Coquitlam

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

Mundy St & Dawes Hill Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cape Horn house for rent in Coquitlam

Roderick Ave & Hart St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Coquitlam West house for rent in Coquitlam

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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 $2,300 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Coquitlam?

Average rent prices in Coquitlam have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Coquitlam rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Coquitlam is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Coquitlam?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Coquitlam are Ranch Park ($1,880/mo), Central Coquitlam ($1,965/mo), and Cape Horn ($1,990/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?

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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