Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 28, 2025

Average rent in
Nanaimo, BC

Last updated on October 28, 2025

Last updated on October 28, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Nanaimo, BC is $1,945. This is about the same as the national average.

$2.86

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,945

decreased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

69

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Nanaimo, BC is $1,945. This is about the same as the national average.

$2.86

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

8%
87%
5%
1%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

Households

At this time, we don't have information to generate a distribution. Please check back soon.

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Nanaimo, BC

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Nanaimo, BC have decreased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 3% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Nanaimo, BC

The monthly rent for an apartment in Nanaimo, BC is $1,930. A 1-bedroom apartment in Nanaimo, BC costs about $1,695 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,165. Houses for rent in Nanaimo, BC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,400.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,695

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$2,150

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,947

5%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,150

No Change

4%

Studio

$1,707

2%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,707

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,947

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,150

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

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.

Compare rent prices in Nanaimo, BC to other cities

Median rent prices in Nanaimo, BC for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Blaine, WA.

Nanaimo

Median rent price$1,945

Equal to the the national median

Median rent price$2,000
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Nanaimo, BC is 3% lower than the median rent in Blaine, WA.

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Discover rentals in Nanaimo, BC

1801 Hallen Ave #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Hospital Area apartment for rent in Nanaimo

1801 Hallen Ave #4, Nanaimo, BC V9S 4S5

1 bed

1 bath

$975

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 16

346 Watfield Ave Lowr #LOWER - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Nanaimo

346 Watfield Ave Lowr #LOWER, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3P5

3 beds

1 bath

$1,600

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 24

The Trilogy Residences - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

The Trilogy Residences

1300 Junction Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9R 0L8

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,650–$2,495

Apartment for rent

5417 Lost Lake Rd Lowr #LOWER - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Nanaimo

5417 Lost Lake Road - Lower

5417 Lost Lake Rd Lowr #LOWER, Nanaimo, BC V9T 5G3

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 1

Pine Ridge Village Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.2

Excellent

Pine Ridge Village Apartments

3250 Rock City Road, Nanaimo, BC V9T 4R2

2 beds

1 bath

$1,790

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

1595 Boundary Cres #D16 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Hospital Area townhouse for rent in Nanaimo

Boundary Ridge - D16

1595 Boundary Cres #D16, Nanaimo, BC V9S 4P1

2 beds

1 bath

$1,795

House for rent

Available Nov 1

667 Sixth St Lowr #LOWER - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Nanaimo

667 Sixth Street - Lower

667 Sixth St Lowr #LOWER, Nanaimo, BC V9R 1J7

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

$1,800

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 1

422 Eighth St Lowr #LOWER - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Nanaimo

422 Eighth Street - Lower

422 Eighth St Lowr #LOWER, Nanaimo, BC V9R 1B2

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 1