Last updated on October 31, 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 $1,995/month. Month to month rent is also essentially unchanged, offering stability for renters compared to last year.

  • Surrey rents run 5.0% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced metro with 299 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Surrey rent for about $1,500/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,650/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,152/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,950/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,950/month. These figures show a broad range of rents by bedroom count.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    North Grandview Heights saw rents rise 75.0% year over year to $3,500/month, showing strong local variation against the citywide flat trend. Elgin Chantrell also increased 59.5% to $3,150/month, reflecting notable neighborhood-level divergence.

Median rent

Median rent in Surrey

$1,995/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Surrey is $1,995 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $95 more per month.

$1.99

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Surrey

299

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Surrey rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 $1,925, whereas a house costs $2,999. 1-bedroom apartments in Surrey run $1,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

2%

8%

1 bedroom

$1,650

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,152

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,950

6%

4%

4 bedroom

$3,950

8%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,152

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,950

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

3%

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$1,995
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,350
increased by24%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Surrey, BC is 15% lower than the median rent in Burnaby, BC.

Discover rentals in Surrey, BC

16767 20A Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Grandview Heights apartment for rent in Surrey

1 bed

1 bath

$995

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.
2800 165 Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

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Verified

1 bed

1 bath

$1,000

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.
Mainstreet Estates Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Mainstreet Estates Apartments

10736 150 St, Surrey, BC V3R 4C5

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,300–$2,350

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
72 Ave & 192 St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Clayton apartment for rent in Surrey

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

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 Surrey, BC

Quick answers to common questions about the Surrey rental market.

How much is rent in Surrey?

The average rent in Surrey is $1,995 per month as of October 31, 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 $95 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Surrey?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Surrey are Guildford Town Centre ($1,700/mo), Grandview Heights ($1,725/mo), and Surrey Metro Centre ($1,858/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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