Last updated on June 18, 2026

Average rent in
Courtenay, BC

Median rent

Median rent in Courtenay

$1,849/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Courtenay is $1,849 per month as of June 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $101 less per month.

$2.88

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Courtenay

24

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Courtenay rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Courtenay, BC

Average rent prices in Courtenay have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $1,737, whereas a house costs $2,185. 1-bedroom apartments in Courtenay run $1,745 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,945.

Listings

Studio

$1,495

1%

1%

1 bedroom

$1,745

5%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,100

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,500

3%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,745

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

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$1,849
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,250
increased by15%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Courtenay, BC is 18% lower than the median rent in Capital F, BC.

Discover rentals in Courtenay, BC

Mainstreet Courtenay Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

13h 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

1075 Edgett Rd #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Courtenay

Rutherford Manor - 5

1075 Edgett Rd #5, Courtenay, BC V9N 8P2

2 beds

1 bath

$1,775

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 1

3080 Apartment #330 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Courtenay

Newport 3080 - 330

3080 Apartment #330, Courtenay, BC V9N 0H3

2 beds

2 baths

$1,975

Condo for rent

Available Jul 1

3080 Apartment #534 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Courtenay

Newport 3080 - 534

3080 Apartment #534, Courtenay, BC V9N 0H3

2 beds

2 baths

$1,975

Condo for rent

Available Jul 1

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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 $1,849 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Courtenay?

Average rent prices in Courtenay have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Courtenay rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Courtenay is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $101 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 $74,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Courtenay's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,800 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $2,000 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions across the city's rental inventory.

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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