Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
Kelowna, BC

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Kelowna, BC rent fell 11.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,025/month. Renters today are paying $267 less per month on average than last year despite a 1.2% month-over-month increase in rents.

  • Kelowna runs 6.6% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the pricier tier among Canadian metros with a total of 106 rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Kelowna rent for $1,500/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,850/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,275/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,950/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,600/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range most renters target in the city.

  • What you'll pay

    Apartments make up 42.2% of total rentals and rent for a median of $1,998/month, while houses rent for a median of $2,700/month. This property-type split shows the variation in Kelowna's rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Kelowna

$2,025/mo

decreased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kelowna is $2,025 per month as of September 2026. This is 7% above the national average rent, or $125 more per month.

$2.73

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kelowna

106

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kelowna 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 Kelowna, BC

Average rent prices in Kelowna have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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 Kelowna, BC

Rent prices in Kelowna vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kelowna is $1,998, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Kelowna run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,249.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

1%

2%

1 bedroom

$1,850

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$2,275

1%

11%

3 bedroom

$2,950

3%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,600

20%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,275

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

13%

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

Compare median rent prices in Kelowna and Abbotsford by all bedroom counts and property types.

Kelowna

Median rent price$2,025
increased by7%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,699
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kelowna, BC is 19% higher than the median rent in Abbotsford, BC.

Discover rentals in Kelowna, BC

Westbrook by Highstreet - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

4h ago

9

Excellent

Westbrook by Highstreet

1520 Westside Rd S, Kelowna, BC V1Z None

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,399–$2,349

697B Belgo Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Kelowna

Ascent by Highstreet - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

4d ago

8.6

Very good

Ascent by Highstreet

1055 Frost Rd, Kelowna, BC V1W 0J3

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,494–$2,228

2433 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Kelowna

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

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Frequently asked questions for Kelowna, BC

Quick answers to common questions about the Kelowna rental market.

How much is rent in Kelowna?

The average rent in Kelowna is $2,025 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kelowna?

Average rent prices in Kelowna have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.

How does Kelowna rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kelowna is 7% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $125 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Kelowna?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Kelowna are Uptown Rutland ($1,912/mo), Rutland Centre West ($2,009/mo), and South Pandosy ($2,023/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Kelowna?

To comfortably afford rent in Kelowna, you'd need to earn approximately $81,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

June offers the best rental deals in Kelowna, with rents running about 16% lower than the August peak. March sees the most competition among renters, while December has the least.

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).

Apartments for rent in Kelowna