Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 15, 2026
Average rent in
Vancouver, BC
Average rent in
Last updated on May 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Vancouver, BC rent slipped 6.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,562/month. Renters today are paying $133 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged.
Compared to national trends
Vancouver runs roughly 1.3× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier coastal metros with a total of 1,064 total rentals available across the city.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Vancouver sit around $2,022/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,350/month, 2-bedrooms around $3,300/month, 3-bedrooms around $4,250/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $6,850/month. The 1-bedroom segment makes up 45.2% of total rentals, reflecting strong inventory in this tier.
Median rent
Median rent in Vancouver
$2,562/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Vancouver is $2,562 per month as of May 2026. This is 31% above the national average rent, or $612 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Vancouver
1,064
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Vancouver rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Vancouver, BC
Average rent prices in Vancouver have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $2,529, whereas a house costs $2,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Vancouver run $2,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,323.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,022 |  1% | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $2,350 | No Change | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $3,300 | 2% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $4,250 | 12% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $6,850 | 7% | 30% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Vancouver | $2,895 | |
Fairview | $2,569 | |
Kensington Cedar Cottage | $2,590 | |
Marpole | $2,049 | |
Mt Pleasant | $2,550 | |
Oakridge | $2,697 | |
Renfrew Collingwood | $2,250 | |
Strathcona | $2,565 | |
University Endowment Lands | $3,625 | |
West End | $2,400 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,529 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,900 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,650 | 8% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,200 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,022
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,250
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,850
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
30%
West End
Average rent
$2,400
Downtown Vancouver
Average rent
$2,895
Oakridge
Average rent
$2,697
Fairview
Average rent
$2,569
Renfrew Collingwood
Average rent
$2,250
Marpole
Average rent
$2,049
Strathcona
Average rent
$2,565
University Endowment Lands
Average rent
$3,625
Mt Pleasant
Average rent
$2,550
Kensington Cedar Cottage
Average rent
$2,590
Apartments
Average rent
$2,529
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
8%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
2%
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
31%higher than the national median
10%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Vancouver, BC is 19% higher than the median rent in Blaine, WA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,145
5%$2,350
8%$2,292
11%$2,350
12%$2,000
9%$2,995
12%$2,350
14%$2,355
21%$2,500
6%$1,965
3%$5,675
3%$2,050
8%Discover rentals in Vancouver, BC
2d ago
1100 Harwood St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1R7
1 bed
1 bath
$575
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Strathcona apartment for rent in Vancouver
Studio
0 baths
$750
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Mt. Pleasant apartment for rent in Vancouver
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Killarney house for rent in Vancouver
3 beds
1 bath
$800
House for rent
Available May 1
17h ago
Verified
4 beds
5 baths
$41,043
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
2 beds
2.5 baths
$32,000
Condo for rent
Available May 1
17h ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$21,399
$20,606
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3583 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5R 5L9
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,959–$2,779
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1717 Lorne St, Vancouver, BC V5T 0L7
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,930–$4,375
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
2650 41st Ave E, Vancouver, BC V5R 2W7
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,893–$4,432
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
5510 Joyce St, Vancouver, BC V5R 0L9
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,095–$3,550
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3583 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5R 5L9
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,959–$2,779
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
2650 41st Ave E, Vancouver, BC V5R 2W7
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,893–$4,432
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
3350 Prince Albert St, Vancouver, BC V5V 0J4
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,195–$4,945
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
8675 French St, Vancouver, BC V6P 4W5
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,694–$2,039
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
621 West 57th Avenue 101, Vancouver, BC V6P None
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,190–$3,200
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
3350 Prince Albert St, Vancouver, BC V5V 0J4
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,195–$4,945
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
8675 French St, Vancouver, BC V6P 4W5
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,694–$2,039
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2139 Lahb Ave, Vancouver, BC V6L 0B9
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,600–$5,390
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 $2,562 per month as of May 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Vancouver?
Average rent prices in Vancouver have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
How does Vancouver rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Vancouver is 31% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $612 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Vancouver?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Vancouver are Marpole ($2,049/mo), Renfrew Collingwood ($2,250/mo), and West End ($2,400/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Vancouver?
To comfortably afford rent in Vancouver, you'd need to earn approximately $102,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Vancouver?
Vancouver's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,500 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $3,400 per month. These figures reflect current market conditions across the city's diverse neighborhoods.
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).