Last updated on June 21, 2026

Average rent in
Prince George, BC

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Prince George rent stands today

    Prince George, BC rent rose 1.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,465/month. Month over month, rent cooled 5.0%.

  • Prince George's median rent is 24.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median. This reflects the city's relative cost position compared to the national market.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for about $1,000/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,395/month, 2-bedrooms near $1,424/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,950/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,890/month in Prince George. These figures show the spread across bedroom sizes for renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Downtown Prince George rents rose 21.5% year over year to $1,373/month across 23 rentals, contrasting with citywide rent trends. Spruceland rents declined 28.8% year over year to $1,425/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Prince George

$1,465/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Prince George is $1,465 per month as of June 2026. This is 25% below the national average rent, or $485 less per month.

$2.98

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Prince George

50

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Prince George rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $1,397, whereas a house costs $1,535. 1-bedroom apartments in Prince George run $1,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

1%

1%

1 bedroom

$1,395

3%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,424

3%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,950

12%

15%

4 bedroom

$2,890

2%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,424

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,890

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

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$1,465
decreased by25%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,425
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Prince George, BC is 3% higher than the median rent in Grande Prairie, AB.

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Discover rentals in Prince George, BC

2215 Quince St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Prince George

2215 Quince Street - B

2215 Quince St #B, Prince George, BC V2L 2H3

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

House for rent

Available Jul 2

1177 Connaught Dr #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Millar apartment for rent in Prince George

300-015 - 1177 Connaught Drive - B

1177 Connaught Dr #B, Prince George, BC V2L 3X6

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

3963 4th Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Prince George

3963 4th Avenue - B

3963 4th Ave #B, Prince George, BC V2M 1J3

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

Tiffany Place Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Tiffany Place Apartments

4001 Enemark Cres, Prince George, BC V2N 2X8

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295–$1,450

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,465 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Prince George?

Average rent prices in Prince George have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Prince George rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Prince George is 25% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $485 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Prince George?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Prince George are Pinewood ($1,350/mo), Downtown Prince George ($1,372/mo), and Van Bow ($1,395/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?

Prince George's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,500 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across all property types in the city.

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