Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
Kelowna, BC

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Kelowna, BC rent slipped 3.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,100/month. Renters today are paying $172 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Kelowna runs 7.7% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market with a total of 106 rentals available for choice.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Kelowna sit around $1,437/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,762/month, 2-bedrooms around $2,200/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $4,400/month. Houses rent for a median of $2,400/month, while apartments sit at $1,972/month, reflecting distinct price tiers across property types.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Dillworth Mountain rents fell 87.6% year over year to $1,925/month across 17 rentals. This steep local decline contrasts with the citywide market's 3.3% slip, showing a hyperlocal cooldown.

Median rent

Median rent in Kelowna

$2,100/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kelowna is $2,100 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $150 more per month.

$2.83

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kelowna

106

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,972, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Kelowna run $1,775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,295.

Listings

Studio

$1,437

1%

6%

1 bedroom

$1,762

2%

9%

2 bedroom

$2,200

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,772

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$4,400

13%

31%

Studio

Average rent

$1,437

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,762

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,772

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,400

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

31%

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$2,100
increased by8%

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 18% higher than the median rent in Abbotsford, BC.

Discover rentals in Kelowna, BC

Central - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special
New construction

5d+ ago

9

Excellent

Central

169 Rutland Rd N, Kelowna, BC V1X 0C9

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$883–$2,650

Apartment for rent

756 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Pandos-Francis house for rent in Kelowna

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

House for rent

Available Sep 1

Ascent by Highstreet - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Ascent by Highstreet

1055 Frost Rd, Kelowna, BC V1W 0J3

Studio–3 beds

1–3 baths

$1,416–$3,507

Apartment for rent

Arborwood - A & B - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

8.8

Very good

Arborwood - A & B

145 Bryden Rd, Kelowna, BC V1X 0C5

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,425–$2,550

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,100 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kelowna?

Average rent prices in Kelowna have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Kelowna rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kelowna is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Kelowna?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Kelowna are Downtown Richter ($1,895/mo), South Pandosy ($1,925/mo), and Baron Road ($1,972/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Kelowna?

To comfortably afford rent in Kelowna, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Kelowna's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,900 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,300 monthly. These figures reflect recent declines from the previous year, with one-bedrooms down 3.8% and two-bedrooms falling 3.9%.

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