Last updated on June 29, 2026

Average rent in
Vancouver, BC

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Vancouver, BC rent slipped 5.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,635/month. Renters today are paying $277 less per month on average than last year, following a decline from the peak of $3,150/month in August 2024.

  • Vancouver rents run 35.1% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier coastal metros with a total of 1,095 total rentals available across the city.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Vancouver sit around $2,090/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,399/month, and 2-bedrooms around $3,400/month, with 3-bedrooms at $4,448/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $7,200/month. This range reflects the variety of options available to renters by bedroom count.

Median rent

Median rent in Vancouver

$2,635/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Vancouver is $2,635 per month as of June 2026. This is 35% above the national average rent, or $685 more per month.

$3.29

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Vancouver

1,095

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Vancouver rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Vancouver, BC

Average rent prices in Vancouver have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $2,600, whereas a house costs $2,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Vancouver run $2,405 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,450.

Listings

Studio

$2,090

1%

10%

1 bedroom

$2,399

1%

10%

2 bedroom

$3,400

2%

7%

3 bedroom

$4,448

13%

4%

4 bedroom

$7,200

3%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$2,090

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,399

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,448

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

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

Median rent price$2,635
increased by35%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,395
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Vancouver, BC is 10% higher than the median rent in Blaine, WA.

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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 $2,635 per month as of June 27, 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 6% 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 $685 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Vancouver?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Vancouver are Marpole ($2,139/mo), Renfrew Collingwood ($2,350/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 $105,000/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).

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