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Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
Nanaimo, BC
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Nanaimo
$1,975/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Nanaimo is $1,975 per month as of September 2026. This is 4% above the national average rent, or $75 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Nanaimo
37
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Nanaimo rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Nanaimo, BC
Average rent prices in Nanaimo have increased by 3% 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
Nanaimo, BC
Rent prices in Nanaimo vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Nanaimo is $1,952, whereas a house costs $3,425. 1-bedroom apartments in Nanaimo run $1,895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,135.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,750 |  1% | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,885 | No Change | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $2,150 | 2% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $3,200 | 5% | 18% | |
4 bedroom | $10,000 | 8% | 142% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cinnabar Valley | $2,095 | |
Downtown Nanaimo | $1,949 | |
Hawthrone | $2,000 | |
Hospital Area | $1,862 | |
Nanaimo Country Club | $2,095 | |
Newcastle | $2,000 | |
Pleasant Valley | $2,002 | |
Rosehill | $1,899 | |
Uplands | $2,193 | |
Westwood Lake | $1,995 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,952 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,625 | 13% | - | |
Houses | $3,425 | 37% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,885
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
18%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$10,000
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
142%
Downtown Nanaimo
Average rent
$1,949
Nanaimo Country Club
Average rent
$2,095
Newcastle
Average rent
$2,000
Hospital Area
Average rent
$1,862
Rosehill
Average rent
$1,899
Uplands
Average rent
$2,193
Westwood Lake
Average rent
$1,995
Pleasant Valley
Average rent
$2,002
Hawthrone
Average rent
$2,000
Cinnabar Valley
Average rent
$2,095
Apartments
Average rent
$1,952
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,625
Last 30 days
13%
Houses
Average rent
$3,425
Last 30 days
37%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Nanaimo, 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 Nanaimo, BC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Nanaimo and Blaine by all bedroom counts and property types.
Nanaimo
4%higher than the national median
26%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Nanaimo, BC is 18% lower than the median rent in Blaine, WA.
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10%$2,300
10%$2,600
10%$2,156
9%$2,125
31%$2,292
6%$2,195
14%$4,500
21%$2,600
5%Discover rentals in Nanaimo, BC
7h ago
3326 Rock City Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 3H6
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,675–$2,050
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
7h ago
Nob Hill apartment for rent in Nanaimo
2 beds
2 baths
$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
2d ago
6607 Applecross Rd && 6401 Portsmouth Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9V
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,739–$2,268
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
3250 Rock City Road, Nanaimo, BC V9T 4R2
2 beds
1 bath
$1,790
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 15
8h ago
340 Campbell St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 0M4
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,575–$3,200
Apartment for rent
4h ago
6030 Linley Valley Dr, Nanaimo, BC V9T 0N7
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$2,795
Apartment for rent
2d ago
6117 Uplands Dr, Nanaimo, BC V9V 0B7
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,935–$2,630
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1 Chapel St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H1
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,949–$2,399
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1300 Junction Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9R 0L8
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$2,525
Apartment for rent
4h ago
6030 Linley Valley Dr, Nanaimo, BC V9T 0N7
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$2,795
Apartment for rent
2d ago
6117 Uplands Dr, Nanaimo, BC V9V 0B7
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,935–$2,630
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3250 Rock City Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 4R2
2 beds
1 bath
$1,840
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,944
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
2d ago
1820 Summerhill Pl, Nanaimo, BC V9S 0C3
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,955–$2,420
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1 Chapel St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H1
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,949–$2,399
Apartment for rent
4d ago
5260 - 5260 Dublin Way, Nanaimo, BC V9T 0L5
2 beds
2 baths
$2,450
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1300 Junction Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9R 0L8
3 beds
1 bath
$2,525
Apartment for rent
2d ago
6117 Uplands Dr, Nanaimo, BC V9V 0B7
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,935–$2,630
Apartment for rent
8h ago
340 Campbell St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 0M4
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,575–$3,200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1820 Summerhill Pl, Nanaimo, BC V9S 0C3
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,955–$2,420
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Nanaimo, BC
Quick answers to common questions about the Nanaimo rental market.
How much is rent in Nanaimo?
The average rent in Nanaimo is $1,975 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Nanaimo?
Average rent prices in Nanaimo have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Nanaimo rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Nanaimo is 4% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $75 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Nanaimo?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Nanaimo are Hospital Area ($1,862/mo), Rosehill ($1,899/mo), and Downtown Nanaimo ($1,949/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Nanaimo?
To comfortably afford rent in Nanaimo, you'd need to earn approximately $79,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Nanaimo?
May offers the lowest rents in Nanaimo with roughly 9% savings compared to September's peak prices, while December sees the least competition from other renters.
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).