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Last updated on June 14, 2026
Average rent in
Nanaimo, BC
Average rent in
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Nanaimo rent stands today
Nanaimo, BC rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,895/month. Month over month rent increased by 1.4%, while renters pay $19 less per month on average than last year, a negligible change in the yearly comparison.
Compared to national trends
Nanaimo sits 2.8% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 75 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Nanaimo run around $1,595/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,754/month, and 2-bedrooms around $2,150/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,700/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,050/month. This range reflects the diversity of rental options across bedroom sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
Nob Hill rents fell 48.9% year over year to $2,299/month across 13 rentals. Uplands and Westwood Lake also saw declines of 23.6% and 35.3%, respectively, showing uneven neighborhood trends in Nanaimo.
Median rent
Median rent in Nanaimo
$1,895/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Nanaimo is $1,895 per month as of June 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $55 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Nanaimo
75
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 1% 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 $1,895, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Nanaimo run $1,785 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,195.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,595 |  1% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,754 | 1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,150 | 2% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,699 | 1% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $3,050 | No Change | 15% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Nanaimo | $1,999 | |
Hospital Area | $1,795 | |
Nanaimo Country Club | $1,876 | |
Newcastle | $1,870 | |
Nob Hill | $2,299 | |
Pleasant Valley | $1,972 | |
Rosehill | $1,825 | |
Sherwood Forest | $1,850 | |
Stephenson Point | $1,831 | |
Uplands | $2,140 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,895 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | 11% | - | |
Houses | $1,995 | 13% | 26% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,754
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,699
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,050
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
15%
Downtown Nanaimo
Average rent
$1,999
Hospital Area
Average rent
$1,795
Pleasant Valley
Average rent
$1,972
Nanaimo Country Club
Average rent
$1,876
Newcastle
Average rent
$1,870
Uplands
Average rent
$2,140
Rosehill
Average rent
$1,825
Sherwood Forest
Average rent
$1,850
Stephenson Point
Average rent
$1,831
Nob Hill
Average rent
$2,299
Apartments
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
11%
Houses
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
26%
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
3%lower than the national median
23%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Nanaimo, BC is 21% lower than the median rent in Blaine, WA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,392
9%$1,975
7%$2,330
1%$1,995
35%$2,250
11%$2,700
1%$2,308
9%$2,350
21%$2,299
13%$2,049
21%$5,750
2%$2,415
19%Discover rentals in Nanaimo, BC
5d+ ago
Hospital Area apartment for rent in Nanaimo
1200 Strathmore St #A, Nanaimo, BC V9S 2L9
1 bed
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
Available May 15
4d ago
3250 Rock City Road, Nanaimo, BC V9T 4R2
2 beds
1 bath
$1,790
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 15
2d ago
1300 Junction Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9R 0L8
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$2,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Nanaimo townhouse for rent in Nanaimo
238 Selby Street #209, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2R3
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795
House for rent
Available Jul 1
4d ago
235 Wallace St, Nanaimo, BC V9R None
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$3,495
Apartment for rent
1d ago
340 Campbell St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3G7
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,525–$3,050
Apartment for rent
2d ago
6030 Linley Valley Dr, Nanaimo, BC V9T 0N7
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,745–$2,995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4961 Songbird Pl, Nanaimo, BC V9T 0N9
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$2,895
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
235 Wallace St, Nanaimo, BC V9R None
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$3,495
Apartment for rent
1d ago
5085 Uplands Dr, Nanaimo, BC V9T 0L6
2 beds
2 baths
$2,387–$2,438
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4745 Ledgerwood Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 0N1
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,299–$2,775
Apartment for rent
1d ago
550 Brechin Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 0E4
2 beds
2 baths
$2,315–$2,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,535
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
1d ago
1820 Summerhill Pl, Nanaimo, BC V9S 0C3
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,695–$1,950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
222 Rosehill St, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5G8
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
2d ago
5260 - 5260 Dublin Way, Nanaimo, BC V9T 0L5
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,965–$2,375
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
4d ago
235 Wallace St, Nanaimo, BC V9R None
Studio
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
1d ago
6985 North Point Building B, Nanaimo, BC V9V 0B9
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,990–$2,605
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1 Bedroom & 2 Bathrooms in Nanaimo, BC V9V 0B4
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,815–$2,395
Apartment for rent
2d ago
6117 Uplands Dr, Nanaimo, BC V9V 0B7
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
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 $1,895 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Nanaimo?
Average rent prices in Nanaimo have increased by 1% 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 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $55 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Nanaimo?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Nanaimo are Hospital Area ($1,795/mo), Rosehill ($1,825/mo), and Stephenson Point ($1,831/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Nanaimo?
To comfortably afford rent in Nanaimo, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Nanaimo?
Nanaimo's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,700 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $2,100 monthly. These figures reflect the current pricing across Vancouver Island's hub city for renters seeking different space requirements.
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).