Last updated on November 3, 2026

Average rent in
Prince George, BC

Median rent

Median rent in Prince George

$1,470/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Prince George is $1,470 per month as of October 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $430 less per month.

$3.17

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Prince George

41

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Prince George rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Prince George, BC

Average rent prices in Prince George have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased 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 Prince George, BC

Rent prices in Prince George vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Prince George is $1,350, whereas a house costs $1,692. 1-bedroom apartments in Prince George run $1,272 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,495.

Listings

Studio

$1,165

No Change

11%

1 bedroom

$1,325

No Change

2%

2 bedroom

$1,670

2%

15%

3 bedroom

$1,961

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$3,245

17%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,165

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,325

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,670

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,961

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,245

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

9%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Prince George, 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 Prince George, BC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Prince George and Grande Prairie by all bedroom counts and property types.

Prince George

Median rent price$1,470
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,660
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Prince George, BC is 11% lower than the median rent in Grande Prairie, AB.

Discover rentals in Prince George, BC

4280 Quentin Ave #314 - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

Lakewood house for rent in Prince George

2 beds

1 bath

$1,082

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.
2152 Mcbride Cres #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Crescents house for rent in Prince George

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

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.
1744 Spruce St #303 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Van Bow apartment for rent in Prince George

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

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.
4280 Quentin Ave #102 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lakewood apartment for rent in Prince George

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Prince George, BC

Quick answers to common questions about the Prince George rental market.

How much is rent in Prince George?

The average rent in Prince George is $1,470 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Prince George?

Average rent prices in Prince George have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Prince George rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Prince George is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $430 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Prince George?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Prince George are Millar ($1,395/mo), East Central Fort George ($1,428/mo), and Van Bow ($1,439/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Prince George?

To comfortably afford rent in Prince George, you'd need to earn approximately $59,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Prince George?

April offers the best rental pricing in Prince George, with rents running about 8.3% lower than September's peak rates. December also shows less competition with reduced demand compared to the competitive summer and fall months.

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).

Apartments for rent in Prince George