Last updated on June 5, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown New Westminster, New Westminster, BC

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown New Westminster

$2,055/mo

decreased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown New Westminster is $2,055 per month as of May 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $105 more per month.

$3.12

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown New Westminster

25

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Downtown New Westminster rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%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 decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 16% 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 $2,065, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown New Westminster run $2,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,735.

Listings

Studio

$1,490

4%

16%

1 bedroom

$1,924

4%

6%

2 bedroom

$2,449

1%

15%

3 bedroom

$3,225

No Change

22%

4 bedroom

$5,500

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Studio

Average rent

$1,490

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,924

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,449

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,225

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

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$2,055
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown New Westminster, New Westminster, BC is 14% higher than the median rent in Richmond Park, Burnaby, BC.

Discover rentals in Downtown New Westminster, New Westminster, BC

335 Carnarvon Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Condo for rent

Available Jun 4

Prince Charles Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Prince Charles Apartments

321 Agnes St, New Westminster, BC V3L 1E7

1 bed

1 bath

$1,685

Apartment for rent

Redwood Manor - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

9.4

Excellent

Redwood Manor

101 Royal Ave, New Westminster, BC V3L 1H1

1 bed

1 bath

$1,690

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

Royal Ridge Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9

Excellent

Royal Ridge Apartments

315 Agnes St, New Westminster, BC V3L 1E7

1 bed

1 bath

$1,690

Apartment for rent

Available May 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 $2,055 per month as of May 30, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downtown New Westminster?

Average rent prices in Downtown New Westminster have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 16% since last year.

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

Rent in Downtown New Westminster is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $105 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 $82,000/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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