Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Courtenay, BC

Median rent

Median rent in Courtenay

$1,898/mo

increased by27%

vs previous year

The average rent in Courtenay is $1,898 per month as of August 2026. This is 2% below the national average rent, or $42 less per month.

$2.92

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Courtenay

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Courtenay rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Courtenay, BC, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Courtenay, BC

Average rent prices in Courtenay have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 27% 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 Courtenay, BC

Rent prices in Courtenay vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Courtenay is $1,845, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Courtenay run $1,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,045.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

1%

3%

1 bedroom

$1,795

7%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,218

1%

13%

3 bedroom

$2,548

1%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,218

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,548

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

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

Compare median rent prices in Courtenay and Capital F by all bedroom counts and property types.

Courtenay

Median rent price$1,898
decreased by2%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,184
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Courtenay, BC is 13% lower than the median rent in Capital F, BC.

Discover rentals in Courtenay, BC

Mainstreet Courtenay Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Mainstreet Courtenay Apartments

1970 Fitzgerald Ave, Courtenay, BC V9N 2T2

2–3 beds

1 bath

$1,700–$2,000

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Courtenay, BC

Quick answers to common questions about the Courtenay rental market.

How much is rent in Courtenay?

The average rent in Courtenay is $1,898 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Courtenay?

Average rent prices in Courtenay have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 27% since last year.

How does Courtenay rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Courtenay is 2% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $42 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Courtenay?

To comfortably afford rent in Courtenay, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on our July 2026 data, Courtenay's rental market shows limited current inventory, but historical data indicates 1-bedrooms averaged around $1,760/month and 2-bedrooms approximately $2,130/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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