Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 23, 2025

Average rent in
Downtown Nanaimo, Nanaimo, BC

Last updated on November 23, 2025

Last updated on November 23, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Nanaimo, Nanaimo, BC is $1,875. This is -2%, or $31, lower than the national average.

$2.91

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,875

increased by12%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

26

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Nanaimo, Nanaimo, BC is $1,875. This is -2%, or $31, lower than the national average.

$2.91

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

18%
56%
18%
9%
$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
Downtown Nanaimo, Nanaimo, BC

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Nanaimo, Nanaimo, BC have increased by 11% in the last month and have increased by 12% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Downtown Nanaimo, Nanaimo, BC

The monthly rent for an apartment in Downtown Nanaimo, Nanaimo, BC is $1,875. A 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Nanaimo, Nanaimo, BC costs about $1,757 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,248. Houses for rent in Downtown Nanaimo, Nanaimo, BC are cheaper, with an average monthly cost of $1,495.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,695

8%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,254

2%

15%

3 bedroom

$2,895

No Change

-

4 bedroom

$3,500

-

-

Studio

$1,945

2%

29%

Studio

Average rent

$1,945

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

29%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,254

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,895

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

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.

Compare rent prices in Downtown Nanaimo, Nanaimo, BC to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in Downtown Nanaimo, Nanaimo, BC for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Buttertubs, Nanaimo, BC.

Downtown Nanaimo

Median rent price$1,875
decreased by2%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,950
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Nanaimo, Nanaimo, BC is 4% lower than the median rent in Buttertubs, Nanaimo, BC.

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238 Selby Street #201 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Downtown Nanaimo apartment for rent in Nanaimo

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Studio

1 bath

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244 Selby St #201 - Photo 1 of 1

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Downtown Nanaimo apartment for rent in Nanaimo

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244 Selby St #104 - Photo 1 of 1

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1 bed

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99 Chapel St #310 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Nanaimo condo for rent in Nanaimo

#310-99 Chapel Street - 310

99 Chapel St #310, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H3

1 bed

1 bath

$1,700

Condo for rent

Available Oct 20

Prideaux Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.9

Very good

Prideaux Apartments

21 Prideaux Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5V7

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,749–$1,789

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 30

1 Chapel St. - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

1 Chapel St.

1 Chapel Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H1

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,115–$2,404

Apartment for rent