Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 12, 2026
Average rent in
Vancouver, BC
Average rent in
Last updated on November 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Vancouver, BC rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,559/month. Renters today are paying $41 less per month on average than last year, a modest cooldown in the market.
Compared to national trends
Vancouver rents run 34.7% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it among the pricier major metros with 997 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Vancouver rent for about $2,000/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,350/month, 2-bedrooms at $3,200/month, 3-bedrooms at $3,990/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $5,375/month. These figures reflect the range renters encounter by bedroom size.
Neighborhood spotlight
Southlands rents fell 75.4% year over year to $2,480/month across 15 rentals, a notable local decline compared to the broadly flat citywide market.
Median rent
Median rent in Vancouver
$2,559/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Vancouver is $2,559 per month as of November 2026. This is 35% above the national average rent, or $659 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Vancouver
997
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 2% 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 $2,500, whereas a house costs $2,982. 1-bedroom apartments in Vancouver run $2,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,199.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,000 |  1% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $2,350 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $3,200 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,990 | No Change | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $5,375 | 7% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Vancouver | $2,800 | |
Fairview | $2,625 | |
Kensington Cedar Cottage | $2,537 | |
Kitsilano | $2,650 | |
Marpole | $2,327 | |
Mt Pleasant | $2,500 | |
Oakridge | $2,750 | |
Renfrew Collingwood | $2,357 | |
Riley Park Little Mountain | $2,525 | |
West End | $2,455 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,500 | 2% | 2% | |
Condos | $2,800 | 1% | 4% | |
Houses | $2,982 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,050 | 1% | 11% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,990
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,375
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
4%
West End
Average rent
$2,455
Downtown Vancouver
Average rent
$2,800
Fairview
Average rent
$2,625
Marpole
Average rent
$2,327
Kensington Cedar Cottage
Average rent
$2,537
Renfrew Collingwood
Average rent
$2,357
Kitsilano
Average rent
$2,650
Oakridge
Average rent
$2,750
Mt Pleasant
Average rent
$2,500
Riley Park Little Mountain
Average rent
$2,525
Apartments
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,982
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
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
1%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Vancouver, BC is 36% higher than the median rent in Blaine, WA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,875
6%$2,395
4%$2,200
6%$2,400
2%$1,990
4%$2,850
4%$2,450
8%$2,595
7%$2,580
1%$1,996
1%$4,255
23%$2,900
21%Discover rentals in Vancouver, BC
16h ago
Renfrew-Collingwood apartment for rent in Vancouver
1 bed
0 baths
$750
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.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
2 baths
$775
Price dropped $85Fees 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.House for rent
Available Nov 15
5d+ ago
Riley Park - Little Mountain house for rent in Vancouver
1 bed
2 baths
$800
Price dropped $60Fees 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.House for rent
Available Nov 10
5d+ ago
Marpole house for rent in Vancouver
4 beds
2 baths
$825
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.House for rent
Available Nov 1
2d ago
Kerrisdale house for rent in Vancouver
5 beds
7 baths
$13,500
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.House for rent
Available Nov 15
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$13,000
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.House for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
5 baths
$12,800
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.House for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$12,800
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.Condo for rent
Available Sep 14
3h ago
Verified
2121 West 35th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6M
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,545–$3,800
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.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
8420 Ash St, Vancouver, BC V6P 0M5
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,905–$3,550
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.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
2139 Lahb Ave, Vancouver, BC V6L 0B9
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,435–$5,390
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2355 West 49th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6M
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,330–$4,995
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3350 Prince Albert St, Vancouver, BC V5V 0J4
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,180–$4,945
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.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
1370 Senakw Lane, Vancouver, BC V6J 0J5
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,618–$3,645
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.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
792 Harbour Way, Vancouver, BC V7P 0G4
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,950–$5,300
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.Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
3572 Glen Dr, Vancouver, BC V5V 0J6
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,068–$3,950
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.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
2121 West 35th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6M
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,545–$3,800
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.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
2139 Lahb Ave, Vancouver, BC V6L 0B9
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,435–$5,390
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.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
1260 Harwood St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1S4
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,995–$3,295
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.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
2d ago
Verified
2355 West 49th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6M
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,330–$4,995
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.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 $2,559 per month as of November 7, 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 2% 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 $659 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Vancouver?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Vancouver are Marpole ($2,327/mo), Renfrew Collingwood ($2,357/mo), and West End ($2,455/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?
December offers the best rental deals in Vancouver, with rents running about 10% lower than the August peak season. July is the most competitive month with higher demand, so December timing can help you save on monthly costs.
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).