Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 14, 2026

Average rent in
Nanaimo, BC

Last updated on March 14, 2026

Last updated on March 14, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Nanaimo, BC is $1,895. This is about the same as the national average.

$2.89

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,895

decreased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

75

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Nanaimo, BC is $1,895. This is about the same as the national average.

$2.89

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

9%
87%
4%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

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 remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $1,895. A 1-bedroom apartment in Nanaimo, BC costs about $1,725 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,245. Houses for rent in Nanaimo, BC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,995.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,700

2%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,245

No Change

7%

3 bedroom

$2,562

3%

5%

4 bedroom

$3,150

15%

17%

Studio

$1,687

No Change

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,687

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,245

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,562

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,150

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

17%

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$1,895

Equal to the the national median

Median rent price$2,400
increased by26%

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.

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Discover rentals in Nanaimo, BC

1200 Strathmore St #7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Hospital Area apartment for rent in Nanaimo

1200 Strathmore Street - Soleil House - 7

1200 Strathmore St #7, Nanaimo, BC V9S 2L9

1 bed

1 bath

$975

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 20

1801 Hallen Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Hospital Area apartment for rent in Nanaimo

1801 Hallen Avenue - Lotus House - 2

1801 Hallen Ave #2, Nanaimo, BC V9S 4S5

1 bed

1 bath

$975

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Nanaimo

616 Lambert Avenue - Beaver Lodge - 5

616 Lambert Ave #5, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3N8

1 bed

1 bath

$1,070

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 16

Sand Dollar Manor - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Sand Dollar Manor

450 Stewart Ave Unit 314, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5E9

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700–$1,900

Apartment for rent

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

1–2 baths

$1,725–$2,475

Apartment for rent

12 Rosehill St #30 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Newcastle apartment for rent in Nanaimo

12 Rosehill Street - 30

12 Rosehill St #30, Nanaimo, BC V9S 1C7

2 beds

1 bath

$1,795

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 19

5170 Dunn Pl Lowr #LOWER - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Nanaimo

5170 Dunn Place - Lower

5170 Dunn Pl Lowr #LOWER, Nanaimo, BC V9T 6S9

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 1

Pine Ridge Village Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.2

Excellent

Pine Ridge Village Apartments

3250 Rock City Road, Nanaimo, BC V9T 4R2

2 beds

1 bath

$1,840

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 15