Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Vancouver, Vancouver, BC

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown Vancouver

$2,850/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown Vancouver is $2,850 per month as of October 2026. This is 50% above the national average rent, or $950 more per month.

$4.12

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown Vancouver

190

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Downtown 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 Downtown Vancouver, Vancouver, BC

Average rent prices in Downtown Vancouver have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $2,800, whereas a house costs $4,322. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Vancouver run $2,732 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,597.

Listings

Studio

$2,000

No Change

9%

1 bedroom

$2,695

No Change

No Change

2 bedroom

$3,500

3%

5%

3 bedroom

$4,800

1%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,695

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

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

Median rent price$2,850
increased by50%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,650
increased by39%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Vancouver, Vancouver, BC is 8% higher than the median rent in Fairview, Vancouver, BC.

Discover rentals in Downtown Vancouver, Vancouver, BC

54 West Hastings Street - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

Downtown Vancouver apartment for rent in Vancouver

Studio

1 bath

$1,250

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.
1067 Seymour St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Vancouver condo for rent in Vancouver

1 bed

1 bath

$1,750

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.
The Flats - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

The Flats

219 Georgia St E, Vancouver, BC V6A 1Z6

1 bed

1 bath

$1,995

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.
500 Seymour Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

1 bed

1 bath

$2,000

Price dropped $300Fees 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.

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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 $2,850 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downtown Vancouver?

Average rent prices in Downtown Vancouver have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Downtown Vancouver rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Downtown Vancouver is 50% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 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 $114,000/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).

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