Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Average rent in
New Westminster, BC
Average rent in
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
New Westminster, BC rent slipped 5.1% year over year, with a current median of $2,040/month. Renters today are paying $60 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
New Westminster runs 6.0% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market with 112 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in New Westminster sit around $1,714/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,900/month, and 2-bedrooms around $2,600/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,483/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,950/month.
Median rent
Median rent in New Westminster
$2,040/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in New Westminster is $2,040 per month as of August 2026. This is 6% above the national average rent, or $115 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in New Westminster
112
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of New Westminster rentals at each price point
Rent trends in New Westminster, BC
Average rent prices in New Westminster have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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
New Westminster, BC
Rent prices in New Westminster vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in New Westminster is $1,947, whereas a house costs $2,399. 1-bedroom apartments in New Westminster run $1,900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,546.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,714 | 4% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,900 | 1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,600 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,483 |  4% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $3,950 | 5% | 17% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Brow Of The Hill | $1,727 | |
Brunette Creek | $2,208 | |
Downtown New Westminster | $2,150 | |
Glenbrooke North | $2,172 | |
Glenbrooke South | $1,900 | |
Kelvin | $1,950 | |
North Arm South | $2,350 | |
Sapperton | $2,250 | |
Uptown | $1,882 | |
Westend | $2,210 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,947 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,600 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,399 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,105 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,714
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,483
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,950
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
17%
Sapperton
Average rent
$2,250
Downtown New Westminster
Average rent
$2,150
Brow Of The Hill
Average rent
$1,727
Uptown
Average rent
$1,882
Brunette Creek
Average rent
$2,208
Kelvin
Average rent
$1,950
North Arm South
Average rent
$2,350
Glenbrooke North
Average rent
$2,172
Westend
Average rent
$2,210
Glenbrooke South
Average rent
$1,900
Apartments
Average rent
$1,947
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,399
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,105
Last 30 days
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in New Westminster, 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 New Westminster, BC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in New Westminster and Burnaby by all bedroom counts and property types.
New Westminster
6%higher than the national median
19%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in New Westminster, BC is 11% lower than the median rent in Burnaby, BC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,300
10%$2,250
10%$2,250
18%$2,025
6%$1,700
3%$2,995
7%$2,100
10%$2,600
10%$2,650
5%$2,000
1%$2,600
3%$5,399
5%Discover rentals in New Westminster, BC
9h ago
615 Colborne St, New Westminster, BC V3L 2E1
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,650–$2,150
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Brow of the Hill apartment for rent in New Westminster
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Westend apartment for rent in New Westminster
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 10
3d ago
810 St. Andrews St, New Westminster, BC V3M 1V8
2 beds
1 bath
$2,040
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Verified
680 Quayside Drive 660, New Westminster, BC V3M 0P2
2 beds
2 baths
$4,560
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown New Westminster condo for rent in New Westminster
2 beds
2 baths
$3,950
Condo for rent
Available Jul 16
22h ago
Verified
150 Braid St, New Westminster, BC V3L 0L4
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,658–$3,804
Apartment for rent
35m ago
408 Columbia St E, New Westminster, BC V3L 0K5
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,990–$3,690
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
680 Quayside Drive 660, New Westminster, BC V3M 0P2
2 beds
2 baths
$4,560
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
150 Braid St, New Westminster, BC V3L 0L4
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,658–$3,804
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
612 Seventh Ave, New Westminster, BC V3M 0R3
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,640–$3,825
Apartment for rent
34m ago
329 Sherbrooke St, New Westminster, BC V3L 3M5
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,680–$2,255
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 29
5d+ ago
Verified
680 Quayside Drive 660, New Westminster, BC V3M 0P2
2 beds
2 baths
$4,560
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
612 Seventh Ave, New Westminster, BC V3M 0R3
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,640–$3,825
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,750
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
22h ago
Verified
150 Braid St, New Westminster, BC V3L 0L4
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,658–$3,804
Apartment for rent
34m ago
329 Sherbrooke St, New Westminster, BC V3L 3M5
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,680–$2,255
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 29
35m ago
425 Carnarvon St, New Westminster, BC V3L 1C3
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,450–$1,745
Price drop
Apartment for rent
36m ago
Downtown New Westminster condo for rent in New Westminster
2 beds
2 baths
$2,850
$2,750
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Aug 12
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Frequently asked questions for New Westminster, BC
Quick answers to common questions about the New Westminster rental market.
How much is rent in New Westminster?
The average rent in New Westminster is $2,040 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in New Westminster?
Average rent prices in New Westminster have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does New Westminster rent compare to the national average?
Rent in New Westminster is 6% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $115 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in New Westminster?
The most affordable neighborhoods in New Westminster are Brow Of The Hill ($1,727/mo), Uptown ($1,882/mo), and Glenbrooke South ($1,900/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in New Westminster?
To comfortably afford rent in New Westminster, you'd need to earn approximately $82,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in New Westminster?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in New Westminster average around $1,890/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,610/month.
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).