Last updated on September 4, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown New Westminster, New Westminster, BC

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown New Westminster

$2,185/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown New Westminster is $2,185 per month as of August 2026. This is 14% above the national average rent, or $275 more per month.

$3.14

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown New Westminster

26

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Downtown New Westminster rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Downtown New Westminster, New Westminster, BC

Average rent prices in Downtown New Westminster have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 New Westminster, New Westminster, BC

Rent prices in Downtown New Westminster vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown New Westminster is $2,000, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown New Westminster run $1,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,750.

Listings

Studio

$1,761

5%

2%

1 bedroom

$1,995

No Change

2%

2 bedroom

$2,995

5%

7%

3 bedroom

$3,150

No Change

17%

4 bedroom

$4,950

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Studio

Average rent

$1,761

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,150

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,950

The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown New Westminster, 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 Downtown New Westminster, New Westminster, BC compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Downtown New Westminster and Richmond Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

Downtown New Westminster

Median rent price$2,185
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,880
decreased by2%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown New Westminster, New Westminster, BC is 16% higher than the median rent in Richmond Park, Burnaby, BC.

Discover rentals in Downtown New Westminster, New Westminster, BC

Skyline Towers - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Skyline Towers

120 Agnes Street, New Westminster, BC V3L 5C8

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,900–$2,650

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 20

892 Carnarvon Street #1606 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown New Westminster apartment for rent in New Westminster

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 15

209 Carnarvon Street 803 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Downtown New Westminster condo for rent in New Westminster

2 beds

2 baths

$2,750

$2,625

Price drop

Condo for rent

Available Sep 4

892 Carnarvon Street #2609 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown New Westminster condo for rent in New Westminster

Condo for rent

Available Oct 1

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Frequently asked questions for Downtown New Westminster, New Westminster, BC

Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown New Westminster rental market.

How much is rent in Downtown New Westminster?

The average rent in Downtown New Westminster is $2,185 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downtown New Westminster?

Average rent prices in Downtown New Westminster have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Downtown New Westminster rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Downtown New Westminster is 14% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $275 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown New Westminster?

To comfortably afford rent in Downtown New Westminster, you'd need to earn approximately $87,000/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).

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