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Last updated on July 22, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Nanaimo, Nanaimo, BC
Average rent in
Last updated on July 22, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Nanaimo
$1,895/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Nanaimo is $1,895 per month as of July 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Nanaimo
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downtown Nanaimo rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Downtown Nanaimo, Nanaimo, BC
Average rent prices in Downtown Nanaimo have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 14% 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
Downtown Nanaimo, Nanaimo, BC
Rent prices in Downtown Nanaimo vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Nanaimo is $1,859, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Nanaimo run $1,825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,375.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,745 |  3% | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $1,825 | 8% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $2,284 | 5% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,299 | 2% | - | |
4 bedroom | $4,000 | - | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Buttertubs | $1,944 | |
Hospital Area | $1,850 | |
Marlborough | $2,199 | |
Nanaimo Country Club | $1,995 | |
Newcastle | $1,848 | |
Uplands | $2,159 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,859 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,150 | 7% | - | |
Houses | $2,500 | 13% | 57% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,745
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,284
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,299
Last 30 days
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Buttertubs
Average rent
$1,944
Hospital Area
Average rent
$1,850
Marlborough
Average rent
$2,199
Nanaimo Country Club
Average rent
$1,995
Newcastle
Average rent
$1,848
Uplands
Average rent
$2,159
Apartments
Average rent
$1,859
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
57%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Nanaimo, 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 Downtown Nanaimo, Nanaimo, BC compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Downtown Nanaimo and Buttertubs by all bedroom counts and property types.
Downtown Nanaimo
3%lower than the national median
Equal to the the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Nanaimo, Nanaimo, BC is 3% lower than the median rent in Buttertubs, Nanaimo, BC.
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Discover rentals in Downtown Nanaimo, Nanaimo, BC
3h ago
235 Wallace St, Nanaimo, BC V9R None
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,510–$3,350
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
3d ago
1 Chapel St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H1
1 bed
1 bath
$1,849–$2,149
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
21 Prideaux St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5V7
Studio
1 bath
$1,576
Apartment for rent
3h ago
235 Wallace St, Nanaimo, BC V9R None
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,510–$3,350
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1 Chapel St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H1
1 bed
1 bath
$1,849–$2,149
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
21 Prideaux St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5V7
Studio
1 bath
$1,576
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
3d ago
1 Chapel St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H1
1 bed
1 bath
$1,849–$2,149
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
21 Prideaux St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5V7
Studio
1 bath
$1,576
Apartment for rent
3h ago
235 Wallace St, Nanaimo, BC V9R None
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,510–$3,350
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
3h ago
235 Wallace St, Nanaimo, BC V9R None
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,870–$2,375
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1 Chapel St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H1
1 bed
1 bath
$1,849–$2,149
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
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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Nanaimo, Nanaimo, BC
Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Nanaimo rental market.
How much is rent in Downtown Nanaimo?
The average rent in Downtown Nanaimo is $1,895 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Nanaimo?
Average rent prices in Downtown Nanaimo have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.
How does Downtown Nanaimo rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Nanaimo is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Nanaimo?
To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Nanaimo, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).