Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
Vancouver, WA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Vancouver, WA rent slipped modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,750/month. Renters are paying $45 less per month on average than last year, and month-to-month rent is roughly unchanged.

  • Vancouver is 7.9% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 370 total rentals available for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for $1,295/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,466/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,661/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,395/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,922/month. The bedroom mix is led by 2-bedrooms at 42.3% of total rentals.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Father Blanchet Park rents fell 67.7% year over year to $1,550/month across 23 rentals, while Columbia Way and Old Evergreen Highway also saw declines over 60%. These drops contrast with the broadly flat citywide market and show localized rent shifts.

Median rent

Median rent in Vancouver

$1,750/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Vancouver is $1,750 per month as of September 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $150 less per month.

$1.62

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Vancouver

370

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 $1,595, whereas a house costs $2,472. 1-bedroom apartments in Vancouver run $1,475 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,647.

Listings

Studio

$1,295

No Change

7%

1 bedroom

$1,466

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$1,661

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,395

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,922

2%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,466

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,661

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,922

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

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$1,750
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Vancouver, WA is 20% 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

The Mountains Apartment Complex - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

The Mountains Apartment Complex

3400 Ne 66th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98661

Studio–3 beds

0–2 baths

$259–$1,599

Large 2 Bedroom Apt Living, Located in the Center of Vancouver, WA! - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

9.3

Excellent

Large 2 Bedroom Apt Living, Located in the Center of Vancouver, WA!

6422 Ne Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661

2 beds

1 bath

$1,199–$1,299

Lewis and Clark Plaza - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Lewis and Clark Plaza

621 Broadway St, Vancouver, WA 98660

2 beds

1 bath

$1,199–$1,646

Eagle Pointe Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.7

Excellent

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Eagle Pointe Apartments

2003 Todd Rd, Vancouver, WA 98661

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,200–$1,400

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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 $1,750 per month as of September 12, 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 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Vancouver?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Vancouver are Esther Short ($1,362/mo), Hudson's Bay ($1,377/mo), and Rose Village ($1,489/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?

April offers the best rental deals in Vancouver, with the lowest rents of the year and higher competition among landlords. July sees the highest rents, with approximately 1.9% difference between the peak and lowest months.

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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