Last updated on August 2, 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 are paying $33 less per month on average than last year, indicating a broadly steady market.

  • Surrey runs 3.1% more expensive than the $1,940/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced metro with 313 total rentals available for choice.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Surrey rent for about $1,598/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,735/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,200/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,900/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,850/month. Houses have a median rent of $2,475/month compared to apartments at $1,905/month, offering distinct price tiers across property types.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    West Newton North rents fell 51.8% year over year to $2,000/month across 21 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide flat trend and shows a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.

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 August 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $60 more per month.

$2.28

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Surrey

313

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 $1,905, whereas a house costs $2,475. 1-bedroom apartments in Surrey run $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.

Listings

Studio

$1,597

5%

6%

1 bedroom

$1,735

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$2,200

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$2,900

1%

6%

4 bedroom

$3,850

6%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,597

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,735

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,850

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

8%

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 by3%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,300
increased by19%

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

69a Ave & 191 St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Clayton apartment for rent in Surrey

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

Wall Maple Place - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

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Wall Maple Place

10675 150 Street, Surrey, BC V3R 4C1

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,100–$1,700

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 29

164 St & 80 Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Surrey

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

$1,475

Price drop

House for rent

Available Aug 1

19068 68 Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Clayton house for rent in Surrey

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

$1,500

Price drop

House for rent

Available Aug 10

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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 August 1, 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 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $60 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Surrey?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Surrey are Clayton ($1,700/mo), Grandview Heights ($1,825/mo), and Surrey Metro 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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Surrey average around $1,740/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,200/month.

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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