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Property type
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Nanaimo, BC
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Nanaimo
$1,925/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Nanaimo is $1,925 per month as of July 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Nanaimo
38
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 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
Nanaimo, BC
Rent prices in Nanaimo vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Nanaimo is $1,899, whereas a house costs $2,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Nanaimo run $1,772 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,195.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,925 | No Change | 11% | |
1 bedroom | $1,773 | 4% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $2,150 |  1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,500 | 3% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $8,000 | 8% | 113% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cinnabar Valley | $1,899 | |
Downtown Nanaimo | $1,995 | |
Hospital Area | $1,925 | |
Nanaimo Country Club | $1,925 | |
Newcastle | $1,980 | |
Pleasant Valley | $1,912 | |
Rosehill | $1,944 | |
Stephenson Point | $1,910 | |
Uplands | $2,073 | |
Westwood Lake | $2,125 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,899 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,325 | 4% | - | |
Houses | $2,350 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,925
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,773
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,000
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
113%
Downtown Nanaimo
Average rent
$1,995
Nanaimo Country Club
Average rent
$1,925
Newcastle
Average rent
$1,980
Rosehill
Average rent
$1,944
Hospital Area
Average rent
$1,925
Uplands
Average rent
$2,073
Stephenson Point
Average rent
$1,910
Westwood Lake
Average rent
$2,125
Cinnabar Valley
Average rent
$1,899
Pleasant Valley
Average rent
$1,912
Apartments
Average rent
$1,899
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,325
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
7%
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
Equal to the the national median
24%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Nanaimo, BC is 20% lower than the median rent in Blaine, WA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,400
5%$2,123
10%$2,292
8%$2,050
23%$1,790
6%$2,600
3%$2,225
2%$2,380
12%$2,347
9%$2,092
16%$5,525
6%$2,700
15%Discover rentals in Nanaimo, BC
7h ago
155 149-155 Wakesiah Avenue, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3K1
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,536–$2,349
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2460 Glen Eagle Cres, Nanaimo, BC V9T 4T8
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,550–$1,825
Apartment for rent
1d ago
280 Cypress St, Nanaimo, BC V9S 1R9
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,695–$1,975
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
19h ago
3250 Rock City Road, Nanaimo, BC V9T 4R2
2 beds
1 bath
$1,790
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 15
16h ago
235 Wallace St, Nanaimo, BC V9R None
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,510–$3,350
Apartment for rent
16h ago
340 Campbell St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3G7
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,895–$3,050
Apartment for rent
18h ago
6030 Linley Valley Dr, Nanaimo, BC V9T 0N7
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,790–$2,895
Apartment for rent
16h ago
6117 Uplands Dr, Nanaimo, BC V9V 0B7
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,950–$2,630
Apartment for rent
15h ago
1300 Junction Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9R 0L8
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$2,150
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Nanaimo Country Club apartment for rent in Nanaimo
3250 Rock City Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 4R2
2 beds
1 bath
$1,840
Apartment for rent
16h ago
550 Brechin Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 0E4
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,645–$2,345
Apartment for rent
16h ago
6117 Uplands Dr, Nanaimo, BC V9V 0B7
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,950–$2,630
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,944
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
1820 Summerhill Pl, Nanaimo, BC V9S 0C3
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$2,450
Apartment for rent
6h ago
1 Chapel St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H1
1 bed
1 bath
$1,849–$2,099
Apartment for rent
20h ago
222 Rosehill St, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5G8
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
16h ago
6117 Uplands Dr, Nanaimo, BC V9V 0B7
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,950–$2,630
Apartment for rent
16h ago
235 Wallace St, Nanaimo, BC V9R None
1 bed
1 bath
$1,870
Apartment for rent
6h ago
1 Chapel St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H1
1 bed
1 bath
$1,849–$2,099
Apartment for rent
20h ago
775 Terminal Ave N, Nanaimo, BC V9S 0B4
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$2,525
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 $1,925 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Nanaimo?
Average rent prices in Nanaimo have increased by 2% 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 roughly the same as the national average.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Nanaimo?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Nanaimo are Cinnabar Valley ($1,899/mo), Stephenson Point ($1,910/mo), and Pleasant Valley ($1,912/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Nanaimo?
To comfortably afford rent in Nanaimo, you'd need to earn approximately $77,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Nanaimo?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Nanaimo average around $1,720/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,200/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).