Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Vancouver, WA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Vancouver rent stands today

    Vancouver, WA rents declined modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,738/month. Renters are paying $30 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Vancouver is 10.0% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 369 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Vancouver are $1,300/month, 1-bedrooms $1,417/month, 2-bedrooms $1,649/month, 3-bedrooms $2,400/month, and 4+ bedrooms $3,046/month. The $3,046/month median for 4+ bedrooms marks the upper end of the bedroom rent spectrum.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Columbia Way and Father Blanchet Park rents fell 64.7% year over year to $1,395/month and $1,695/month respectively, while Old Evergreen Highway dropped 55.2% to $1,679/month. These declines contrast with the broadly flat citywide market, showing localized shifts in Vancouver, WA.

Median rent

Median rent in Vancouver

$1,737/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Vancouver is $1,737 per month as of July 2026. This is 10% below the national average rent, or $192 less per month.

$1.59

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Vancouver

369

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Vancouver rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Vancouver, WA

Average rent prices in Vancouver have remained the same 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 Vancouver, WA

Rent prices in Vancouver vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Vancouver is $1,575, whereas a house costs $2,498. 1-bedroom apartments in Vancouver run $1,409 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,595.

Listings

Studio

$1,299

7%

1%

1 bedroom

$1,417

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$1,649

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,400

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,046

No Change

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,299

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,417

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,649

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,046

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

The table above reflects average rent prices in Vancouver, WA, 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, WA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Vancouver and Aloha by all bedroom counts and property types.

Vancouver

Median rent price$1,737
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,145
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Vancouver, WA is 19% lower than the median rent in Aloha, OR.

Cost of living in Vancouver, WA

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services10% higher
Groceries6% higher
Health9% higher
Housing2% higher
Transportation16% higher
Utilities7% lower

Discover rentals in Vancouver, WA

6409 Kansas St #F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Northcrest apartment for rent in Vancouver

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

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Eagle Pointe Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

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Eagle Pointe Apartments

2003 Todd Rd, Vancouver, WA 98661

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,200–$1,400

Apartment for rent

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Covington Court Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
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2d ago

9.5

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Covington Court Apartments

4105 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98663

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,240–$1,800

Apartment for rent

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Alder Creek Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

North Image apartment for rent in Vancouver

Alder Creek Apartments

11716 Ne 49th St, Vancouver, WA 98682

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,245–$2,150

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Vancouver, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Vancouver rental market.

How much is rent in Vancouver?

The average rent in Vancouver is $1,737 per month as of July 25, 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 1% since last year.

How does Vancouver rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Vancouver is 10% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $192 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Vancouver?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Vancouver are Esther Short ($1,362/mo), Rose Village ($1,377/mo), and Harney Heights ($1,400/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Vancouver?

To comfortably afford rent in Vancouver, you'd need to earn approximately $70,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Vancouver?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Vancouver average around $1,460/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,660/month. One-bedrooms dropped 2.2% year over year while two-bedrooms fell 1.6% from this time last year.

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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