Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 3, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Nanaimo, Nanaimo, BC
Average rent in
Last updated on June 3, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Nanaimo
$1,985/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Nanaimo is $1,985 per month as of May 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $35 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Nanaimo
24
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 $1,999, whereas a house costs $2,175. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Nanaimo run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,350.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,695 | 1% | 19% | |
1 bedroom | $1,685 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,117 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,300 | No Change | - | |
4 bedroom | $3,200 | - | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Buttertubs | $1,795 | |
Hospital Area | $1,795 | |
Marlborough | $1,872 | |
Nanaimo Country Club | $1,900 | |
Newcastle | $1,797 | |
Uplands | $1,985 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,999 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,175 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
19%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,685
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,117
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Buttertubs
Average rent
$1,795
Hospital Area
Average rent
$1,795
Marlborough
Average rent
$1,872
Nanaimo Country Club
Average rent
$1,900
Newcastle
Average rent
$1,797
Uplands
Average rent
$1,985
Apartments
Average rent
$1,999
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,175
Last 30 days
1%
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
2%higher than the national median
8%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Nanaimo, Nanaimo, BC is 11% higher than the median rent in Buttertubs, Nanaimo, BC.
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Discover rentals in Downtown Nanaimo, Nanaimo, BC
1d ago
340 Campbell St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3G7
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,525–$3,050
Apartment for rent
8h ago
235 Wallace St, Nanaimo, BC V9R None
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$3,495
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Downtown Nanaimo apartment for rent in Nanaimo
238 Selby Street #302, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2R3
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Nanaimo apartment for rent in Nanaimo
250 Selby Street #301, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2R3
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Nanaimo apartment for rent in Nanaimo
123 Commercial St #1, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5G5
Studio
0 baths
$2,300
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
8h 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
4d ago
1 Chapel St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H1
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,999–$2,349
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Nanaimo apartment for rent in Nanaimo
244 Selby Street #106, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2R3
Studio
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
4d ago
1 Chapel St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H1
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,999–$2,349
Apartment for rent
8h ago
235 Wallace St, Nanaimo, BC V9R None
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$3,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Nanaimo apartment for rent in Nanaimo
20 Barsby Ave #212, Nanaimo, BC V9R 0K4
1 bed
1 bath
$1,825
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 14
5d+ ago
Downtown Nanaimo apartment for rent in Nanaimo
244 Selby Street #106, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2R3
Studio
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
235 Wallace St, Nanaimo, BC V9R None
Studio
1 bath
$1,595
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
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
2d ago
Downtown Nanaimo apartment for rent in Nanaimo
238 Selby Street #302, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2R3
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
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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 $1,985 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Nanaimo?
Average rent prices in Downtown Nanaimo have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.
How does Downtown Nanaimo rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Nanaimo is 2% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $35 more 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 $79,000/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).