Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Kelowna, BC

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Kelowna rent stands today

    Kelowna, BC rent rose 1.1% year over year, with a current median of $2,123/month. Renters are paying $23 more per month than last year, with a month-over-month increase of 2.2% showing recent upward momentum.

  • Kelowna runs 11.7% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among Canadian metros despite a limited total rental inventory of 98 units.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Kelowna rent for about $1,507/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,795/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,264/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,700/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,495/month. Apartments make up 37.7% of rentals with a median of $2,050/month, while houses rent for $2,650/month on average.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Kettle Valley rents fell 56.5% year over year to $2,086/month across 10 rentals. This decline contrasts with the overall city market, which rose 1.1%, showing a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.

Median rent

Median rent in Kelowna

$2,123/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kelowna is $2,123 per month as of October 2026. This is 12% above the national average rent, or $223 more per month.

$2.73

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kelowna

98

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kelowna rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%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 2% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $2,049, whereas a house costs $2,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Kelowna run $1,799 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,250.

Listings

Studio

$1,507

No Change

1%

1 bedroom

$1,795

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$2,264

3%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,700

5%

4%

4 bedroom

$3,495

3%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,507

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,264

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,495

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

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$2,123
increased by12%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,675
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kelowna, BC is 27% higher than the median rent in Abbotsford, BC.

Discover rentals in Kelowna, BC

Westbrook - Photo 1 of 1

56m ago

8.3

Very good

Westbrook

1520 Westside Rd, Kelowna, BC V1Z

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,399–$2,469

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.
Westbrook by Highstreet - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

2d ago

8.7

Very good

Westbrook by Highstreet

1520 Westside Rd S, Kelowna, BC V1Z

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,399–$2,349

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.
The Aurora - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

9

Excellent

The Aurora

220 Aurora Cres, Kelowna, BC V1X 0B7

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,458–$2,291

Price droppedAdditional 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.
Arborwood - A & B - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

8.8

Very good

Arborwood - A & B

145 Bryden Rd, Kelowna, BC V1X 0C5

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,625–$2,500

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 Kelowna, BC

Quick answers to common questions about the Kelowna rental market.

How much is rent in Kelowna?

The average rent in Kelowna is $2,123 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kelowna?

Average rent prices in Kelowna have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Kelowna rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kelowna is 12% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $223 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Kelowna?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Kelowna are Uptown Rutland ($1,950/mo), Rutland Centre West ($2,022/mo), and Baron Road ($2,065/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Kelowna?

To comfortably afford rent in Kelowna, you'd need to earn approximately $85,000/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