Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 28, 2026

Average rent in
Nanaimo, BC

Last updated on January 28, 2026

Last updated on January 28, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 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.

$2.94

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,895

decreased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

70

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 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.

$2.94

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

15%
81%
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 decreased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $1,900. A 1-bedroom apartment in Nanaimo, BC costs about $1,699 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,298. Houses for rent in Nanaimo, BC are cheaper, with an average monthly cost of $1,825.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,695

2%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,298

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,750

5%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,550

7%

5%

Studio

$1,595

2%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,298

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,550

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

5%

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$2,495
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Nanaimo, BC is 24% lower than the median rent in Blaine, WA.

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1801 Hallen Ave #8 - Photo 1 of 1

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1801 Hallen Avenue - Lotus House - 8

1801 Hallen Ave #8, Nanaimo, BC V9S 4S5

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1 bath

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1 bed

1 bath

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

1 bed

1 bath

$975

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616 Lambert Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

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

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1 bath

$1,070

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The Trilogy Residences - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8.6

Very good

The Trilogy Residences

1300 Junction Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9R 0L8

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,523–$2,027

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Pine Ridge Village Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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 May 1

244 Selby St #209 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Nanaimo apartment for rent in Nanaimo

Harbour City Flats - 209

244 Selby St #209, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2R3

2 beds

2 baths

$1,850

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

858 Georgia Avenue #106 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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