Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Kelowna, BC

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Kelowna, BC rent slipped 7.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,028/month. Renters today are paying $229 less per month on average than last year as the market continues to cool from its 2024 peak.

  • Kelowna runs 4.5% more expensive than the $1,940/month national median, placing it slightly above average in cost among Canadian metros with 104 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Kelowna sit around $1,450/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,775/month, and 2-bedrooms around $2,250/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $7,000/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Southridge rents fell 70.3% year over year to $1,928/month across 16 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 7.8% drop and shows a localized cooldown in Southridge. Paret and Mine Hill South also saw large declines of 58.1% and 50.0%, respectively.

Median rent

Median rent in Kelowna

$2,028/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kelowna is $2,028 per month as of August 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $88 more per month.

$2.61

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kelowna

104

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $1,999, whereas a house costs $2,597. 1-bedroom apartments in Kelowna run $1,795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,275.

Listings

Studio

$1,450

No Change

9%

1 bedroom

$1,775

2%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,250

7%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,875

6%

6%

4 bedroom

$7,000

4%

38%

Studio

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,775

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,875

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,000

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

38%

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$2,028
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,775
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kelowna, BC is 14% higher than the median rent in Abbotsford, BC.

Discover rentals in Kelowna, BC

Central - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

3d ago

9

Excellent

Central

169 Rutland Rd N, Kelowna, BC V1X 0C9

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$883–$2,650

Apartment for rent

630 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Kelowna

2 beds

1 bath

$1,425

House for rent

Available Jun 30

Westbrook by Highstreet - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

2d ago

9

Excellent

Westbrook by Highstreet

1520 Westside Rd S, Kelowna, BC V1Z None

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,449–$2,349

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

790 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Quigley house for rent in Kelowna

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

$1,525

Price drop

House for rent

Available Aug 1

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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 $2,028 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kelowna?

Average rent prices in Kelowna have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Kelowna rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kelowna is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $88 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Kelowna?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Kelowna are South Pandosy ($1,910/mo), Uptown Rutland ($1,949/mo), and Lexington ($1,949/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Kelowna average around $1,790/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,260/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).

Apartments for rent in Kelowna