Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 28, 2026

Average rent in
Nanaimo, BC

Last updated on April 28, 2026

Last updated on April 28, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Nanaimo, BC is $1,897. This is -3%, or $52, lower than the national average.

$2.82

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,897

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Total rentals

83

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Nanaimo, BC is $1,897. This is -3%, or $52, lower than the national average.

$2.82

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

12%
63%
22%
3%
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

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 3% in the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,897. A 1-bedroom apartment in Nanaimo, BC costs about $1,695 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,195. Houses for rent in Nanaimo, BC are cheaper, with an average monthly cost of $1,700.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,695

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,185

5%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,575

1%

10%

4 bedroom

$3,300

20%

15%

Studio

$1,795

8%

14%

Studio

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,185

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,575

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

15%

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$1,897
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,395
increased by23%

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

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

612 Lambert Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Nanaimo

612 Lambert Avenue - Otter House - 1

612 Lambert Ave #1, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3N8

1 bed

1 bath

$1,070

Apartment for rent

Available May 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

1612 Bowen Road #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Available Apr 15

Sand Dollar Manor - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

8.4

Very good

Sand Dollar Manor

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

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700–$1,725

Apartment for rent

Pine Ridge Village - Photo 1 of 1

41m ago

8.5

Very good

Pine Ridge Village

3250 Rock City Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 4R2

2 beds

1 bath

$1,790–$1,840

Apartment for rent

1595 D11 1595 Boundary Crescent #D11 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Hospital Area apartment for rent in Nanaimo

Boundary Ridge - D11

1595 D11 1595 Boundary Crescent #D11, Nanaimo, BC V9S 4P1

2 beds

1 bath

$1,795

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

596B Lance Pl Lowr - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Hawthrone apartment for rent in Nanaimo

596 Lance Place - Lower "B"

596B Lance Pl Lowr, Nanaimo, BC V9R 0J6

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Apartment for rent

Available May 1