Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Courtenay, BC

Median rent

Median rent in Courtenay

$1,898/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Courtenay is $1,898 per month as of October 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.

$2.86

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Courtenay

8

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Courtenay rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

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 4% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,898. 1-bedroom apartments in Courtenay run $1,895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,252.

Listings

Studio

$1,495

No Change

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,895

3%

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,280

No Change

10%

3 bedroom

$2,249

3%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,495

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,280

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,249

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

12%

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

Equal to the the national median

Median rent price$2,325
increased by22%

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

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Mainstreet Courtenay Apartments

1970 Fitzgerald Ave, Courtenay, BC V9N 2T2

2–3 beds

1 bath

$1,650–$1,950

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
407 4th St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Courtenay

2 beds

1 bath

$2,280

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.

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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 October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Courtenay?

Average rent prices in Courtenay have increased by 4% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Courtenay rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Courtenay is roughly the same as the national average.

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?

December offers the best rental conditions in Courtenay with the least competitive market and lower demand, potentially resulting in better availability and more favorable terms. July sees the highest rents while August has the lowest, with about 19% difference between these months.

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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