Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
Surrey, BC

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Surrey rent stands today

    Surrey, BC rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,000/month. Renters today are paying $61 less per month on average than last year.

  • Surrey runs 5.3% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced metro with 268 total rentals available for choice.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Surrey rent for about $1,582/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,700/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,224/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,800/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,850/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents across the city.

Median rent

Median rent in Surrey

$2,000/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Surrey is $2,000 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $100 more per month.

$2.23

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Surrey

268

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Surrey 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 Surrey, BC

Average rent prices in Surrey have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 Surrey, BC

Rent prices in Surrey vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Surrey is $1,940, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Surrey run $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,244.

Listings

Studio

$1,582

5%

8%

1 bedroom

$1,700

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$2,224

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$2,800

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$3,850

6%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,582

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,224

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,850

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

No Change

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

Compare median rent prices in Surrey and Burnaby by all bedroom counts and property types.

Surrey

Median rent price$2,000
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,300
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Surrey, BC is 13% lower than the median rent in Burnaby, BC.

Discover rentals in Surrey, BC

Mainstreet Estates Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

6h ago

8.8

Very good

Mainstreet Estates Apartments

10736 150 St, Surrey, BC V3R 4C5

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,350–$2,500

Regent Place Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

6h ago

8.8

Very good

Regent Place Apartments

14955 107a Ave, Surrey, BC V3R 1V3

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,350–$2,300

Ashley Court Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

6h ago

8.8

Very good

Ashley Court Apartments

14921 104 Ave, Surrey, BC V3R 1M8

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,400–$2,500

15632 37 Ave #BSA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Surrey

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Frequently asked questions for Surrey, BC

Quick answers to common questions about the Surrey rental market.

How much is rent in Surrey?

The average rent in Surrey is $2,000 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Surrey?

Average rent prices in Surrey have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Surrey rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Surrey is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Surrey?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Surrey are South Newton ($1,575/mo), Grandview Heights ($1,800/mo), and Guildford Town Centre ($1,900/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Surrey?

To comfortably afford rent in Surrey, 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 Surrey?

December offers the best timing for apartment hunting in Surrey, with the lowest seasonal rents and reduced competition. January sees the highest rents, with roughly 7% 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).

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