Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 10, 2026
Average rent in
New Westminster, BC
Average rent in
Last updated on November 10, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
New Westminster, BC rent slipped 4.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,990/month. Renters today are paying $85 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
New Westminster runs 4.7% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market with 92 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in New Westminster rent for about $1,645/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,895/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,495/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,345/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,900/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents across the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
Queensborough rents fell 43.3% year over year to $1,800/month across 17 rentals. Citywide rents declined 4.1% over the same period, indicating a localized cooldown in Queensborough compared to the broader New Westminster market.
Median rent
Median rent in New Westminster
$1,990/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in New Westminster is $1,990 per month as of November 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $90 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in New Westminster
92
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 4% 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 $1,965, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in New Westminster run $1,891 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,450.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,645 | 4% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,895 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,495 | 2% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $3,345 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,899 | 15% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Brow Of The Hill | $1,685 | |
Brunette Creek | $1,990 | |
Downtown New Westminster | $2,036 | |
Glenbrooke South | $1,950 | |
North Arm North | $1,962 | |
North Arm South | $2,300 | |
Queensborough | $1,800 | |
Sapperton | $1,995 | |
Uptown | $1,820 | |
Westend | $2,175 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,965 | No Change | 2% | |
Condos | $2,050 |  1% | 24% | |
Houses | $2,600 | 9% | 30% | |
Rooms | $1,040 | No Change | 14% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,645
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,345
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,899
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
2%
Sapperton
Average rent
$1,995
Downtown New Westminster
Average rent
$2,036
Brow Of The Hill
Average rent
$1,685
Uptown
Average rent
$1,820
Brunette Creek
Average rent
$1,990
Queensborough
Average rent
$1,800
Glenbrooke South
Average rent
$1,950
North Arm South
Average rent
$2,300
North Arm North
Average rent
$1,962
Westend
Average rent
$2,175
Apartments
Average rent
$1,965
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
24%
Houses
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
30%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,040
Last year
14%
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
5%higher than the national median
26%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in New Westminster, BC is 17% lower than the median rent in Burnaby, BC.
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$2,395
4%$2,200
6%$2,400
2%$2,150
2%$1,725
7%$2,850
4%$2,450
8%$2,595
7%$2,580
1%$1,996
1%$2,559
2%$4,255
23%Discover rentals in New Westminster, BC
4d ago
1025 St. Andrews St, New Westminster, BC V3M 1W4
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,550–$2,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
18h ago
1303 Eighth Ave, New Westminster, BC V3M 2S2
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,690–$2,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
2d ago
720 Queens Ave, New Westminster, BC V3M 1L6
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,749–$3,099
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 11
5d+ ago
Uptown apartment for rent in New Westminster
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
4h ago
Verified
612 Seventh Ave, New Westminster, BC V3M 0R3
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,642–$3,840
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
14h ago
900 Carnarvon St, New Westminster, BC V3M 0K4
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,761–$3,480
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available May 14
18h ago
408 Columbia St E, New Westminster, BC V3L 0K5
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,990–$3,390
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown New Westminster apartment for rent in New Westminster
2 beds
2 baths
$3,300
Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 26
4h ago
Verified
612 Seventh Ave, New Westminster, BC V3M 0R3
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,642–$3,840
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
268 Nelson'S Crt, New Westminster, BC V3L 0K7
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,879–$2,475
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
150 Braid St, New Westminster, BC V3L 0L4
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,658–$2,823
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2h ago
814 Fourth Ave, New Westminster, BC V3M 1S9
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,548–$1,660
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
612 Seventh Ave, New Westminster, BC V3M 0R3
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,642–$3,840
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
150 Braid St, New Westminster, BC V3L 0L4
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,658–$2,823
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Sep 2
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,390
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Nov 1
2h ago
Verified
268 Nelson'S Crt, New Westminster, BC V3L 0K7
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,879–$2,475
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
150 Braid St, New Westminster, BC V3L 0L4
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,658–$2,823
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
6h ago
228 Nelson'S Cres, New Westminster, BC V3L 0H9
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,970–$2,745
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
18h ago
1303 Eighth Ave, New Westminster, BC V3M 2S2
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,690–$2,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
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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 $1,990 per month as of November 7, 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 4% since last year.
How does New Westminster rent compare to the national average?
Rent in New Westminster is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $90 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in New Westminster?
The most affordable neighborhoods in New Westminster are Brow Of The Hill ($1,685/mo), Queensborough ($1,800/mo), and Uptown ($1,820/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 $80,000/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?
November and December are the best months to apartment hunt in New Westminster, with lower demand and the lowest rents of the year. January sees the highest rents, with about 8.4% difference between peak and low seasons.
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).