Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Vancouver, Vancouver, BC
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Vancouver
$2,950/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Vancouver is $2,950 per month as of September 2026. This is 55% above the national average rent, or $1,050 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Vancouver
167
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downtown Vancouver rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Downtown Vancouver, Vancouver, BC
Average rent prices in Downtown Vancouver have decreased by 3% 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
Downtown Vancouver, Vancouver, BC
Rent prices in Downtown Vancouver vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Vancouver is $2,760, whereas a house costs $4,625. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Vancouver run $2,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,680.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,995 |  1% | 12% | |
1 bedroom | $2,700 | No Change | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $3,700 | 3% | 22% | |
3 bedroom | $4,900 | No Change | 34% | |
4 bedroom | $5,880 | 2% | 70% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Fairview | $2,625 | |
Kitsilano | $2,649 | |
Marpole | $2,139 | |
Mt Pleasant | $2,700 | |
Strathcona | $2,450 | |
West End | $2,482 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,760 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,100 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,625 | 8% | No Change | |
Rooms | $795 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
22%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,900
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
34%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,880
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
70%
Fairview
Average rent
$2,625
Kitsilano
Average rent
$2,649
Marpole
Average rent
$2,139
Mt Pleasant
Average rent
$2,700
Strathcona
Average rent
$2,450
West End
Average rent
$2,482
Apartments
Average rent
$2,760
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$4,625
Last 30 days
8%
Rooms
Average rent
$795
The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Vancouver, 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 Downtown Vancouver, Vancouver, BC compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Downtown Vancouver and Fairview by all bedroom counts and property types.
Downtown Vancouver
55%higher than the national median
38%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Vancouver, Vancouver, BC is 12% higher than the median rent in Fairview, Vancouver, BC.
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5d+ ago
Downtown Vancouver apartment for rent in Vancouver
Studio
0 baths
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 17
5d+ ago
Downtown Vancouver apartment for rent in Vancouver
2 beds
2 baths
$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Vancouver apartment for rent in Vancouver
1 bed
1 bath
$1,975
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 5
5d+ ago
Downtown Vancouver apartment for rent in Vancouver
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
$1,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Vancouver apartment for rent in Vancouver
2 beds
2.5 baths
$8,800
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$8,500
Condo for rent
Available Jul 20
5d+ ago
Downtown Vancouver condo for rent in Vancouver
2 beds
2 baths
$6,800
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Vancouver apartment for rent in Vancouver
2 beds
2 baths
$6,800
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 11
2d ago
939 Beatty St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 3C1
1 bed
1 bath
$2,595–$2,695
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 8
5d+ ago
23 Cordova St W, Vancouver, BC V6B 1C8
1 bed
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
1d ago
930 Seymour St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1B4
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,150–$2,750
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 12
2d ago
1142 Granville St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 0B5
Studio
1 bath
$1,775–$1,975
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
438 Seymour St #806, Vancouver, BC V6B 6H4
1 bed
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1199 Seymour St #1506, Vancouver, BC V6B 1K3
1 bed
1 bath
$2,800
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,600
Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,200
Condo for rent
Available Jul 20
2d ago
939 Beatty St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 3C1
1 bed
1 bath
$2,595–$2,695
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 8
5d+ ago
23 Cordova St W, Vancouver, BC V6B 1C8
1 bed
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
1d ago
930 Seymour St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1B4
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,150–$2,750
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 12
2d ago
1142 Granville St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 0B5
Studio
1 bath
$1,775–$1,975
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Vancouver, Vancouver, BC
Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Vancouver rental market.
How much is rent in Downtown Vancouver?
The average rent in Downtown Vancouver is $2,950 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Vancouver?
Average rent prices in Downtown Vancouver have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Downtown Vancouver rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Vancouver is 55% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,050 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Vancouver?
To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Vancouver, you'd need to earn approximately $118,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).