Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 13, 2026
Average rent in
Vancouver, BC
Average rent in
Last updated on August 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Vancouver, BC rent slipped 3.7% year over year, with a current median of $2,600/month. Renters today are paying $81 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the peak in August 2024.
Compared to national trends
Vancouver runs roughly 1.35× the national median of $1,925/month, placing it among pricier coastal metros with 1,013 total rentals available for choice.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Vancouver rent for about $2,071/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,350/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,300/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $6,800/month. Apartments make up 62.6% of rentals, while houses rent for a median of $2,750/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Southlands rents fell 25.1% year over year to $3,470/month across 17 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide cooldown of 3.7%, showing a localized market shift.
Median rent
Median rent in Vancouver
$2,600/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Vancouver is $2,600 per month as of August 2026. This is 35% above the national average rent, or $675 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Vancouver
1,013
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Vancouver rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Vancouver, BC
Average rent prices in Vancouver have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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
Vancouver, BC
Rent prices in Vancouver vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Vancouver is $2,595, whereas a house costs $2,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Vancouver run $2,385 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,350.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,071 | 3% | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $2,350 | 3% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $3,300 | 4% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $4,245 | 14% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $6,800 | 9% |  28% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Vancouver | $2,965 | |
Fairview | $2,639 | |
Kensington Cedar Cottage | $2,650 | |
Kitsilano | $2,750 | |
Marpole | $2,139 | |
Mt Pleasant | $2,600 | |
Oakridge | $2,637 | |
Renfrew Collingwood | $2,300 | |
University Endowment Lands | $3,575 | |
West End | $2,495 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,595 | 7% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,985 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,750 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,100 | 10% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,071
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,245
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,800
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
28%
West End
Average rent
$2,495
Downtown Vancouver
Average rent
$2,965
Fairview
Average rent
$2,639
Marpole
Average rent
$2,139
Oakridge
Average rent
$2,637
Kensington Cedar Cottage
Average rent
$2,650
Renfrew Collingwood
Average rent
$2,300
Mt Pleasant
Average rent
$2,600
Kitsilano
Average rent
$2,750
University Endowment Lands
Average rent
$3,575
Apartments
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
7%
Condos
Average rent
$2,985
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
10%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Vancouver, 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 Vancouver, BC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Vancouver and Blaine by all bedroom counts and property types.
Vancouver
35%higher than the national median
24%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Vancouver, BC is 9% higher than the median rent in Blaine, WA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,390
1%$2,300
10%$2,250
10%$2,250
18%$2,040
3%$2,995
7%$2,100
10%$2,600
10%$2,650
5%$2,000
1%$5,399
5%$2,450
15%Discover rentals in Vancouver, BC
3d ago
Mt. Pleasant apartment for rent in Vancouver
1 bed
1 bath
$760
$700
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Hastings-Sunrise house for rent in Vancouver
1 bed
1 bath
$790
House for rent
Available Jul 19
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
0 baths
$800
Loft for rent
Available Jul 30
6h ago
990 Broughton St, Vancouver, BC V6G 2A5
2 beds
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
West End apartment for rent in Vancouver
4 beds
5 baths
$35,800
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 5
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
5 baths
$35,000
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
2d ago
Kerrisdale house for rent in Vancouver
5 beds
7 baths
$17,000
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Vancouver condo for rent in Vancouver
2 beds
2.5 baths
$13,000
Condo for rent
8h ago
Verified
3583 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5R 5L9
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,135–$3,009
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
8675 French St, Vancouver, BC V6P 4W5
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,699–$1,899
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
2488 Granville St, Vancouver, BC V6H 0E2
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,525–$7,495
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
2650 East 41st Ave, Vancouver, BC V5R None
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,012–$4,432
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
3583 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5R 5L9
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,135–$3,009
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
8675 French St, Vancouver, BC V6P 4W5
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,699–$1,899
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
2488 Granville St, Vancouver, BC V6H 0E2
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,525–$7,495
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
2650 East 41st Ave, Vancouver, BC V5R None
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,012–$4,432
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
621 West 57th Avenue 101, Vancouver, BC V6P None
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,090–$4,000
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
3583 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5R 5L9
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,135–$3,009
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
8675 French St, Vancouver, BC V6P 4W5
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,699–$1,899
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
2488 Granville St, Vancouver, BC V6H 0E2
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,525–$7,495
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Vancouver, BC
Quick answers to common questions about the Vancouver rental market.
How much is rent in Vancouver?
The average rent in Vancouver is $2,600 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Vancouver?
Average rent prices in Vancouver have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Vancouver rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Vancouver is 35% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $675 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Vancouver?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Vancouver are Marpole ($2,139/mo), Renfrew Collingwood ($2,300/mo), and West End ($2,495/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Vancouver?
To comfortably afford rent in Vancouver, you'd need to earn approximately $104,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Vancouver?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Vancouver average around $2,420/month and two-bedrooms approximately $3,360/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).