Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
Vancouver, WA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Vancouver, WA rent stands today

    Vancouver, WA rent rose 1.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,795/month. Renters today are paying $52 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat as the market stabilizes below the 2024 peak of $1,758/month.

  • Vancouver runs 8.0% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced metro with 311 total rentals available for a range of renter needs.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Vancouver rent for about $1,300/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,398/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,649/month, with 3-bedrooms reaching $2,395/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,895/month. Houses command a median of $2,495/month, while apartments sit at $1,575/month, reflecting distinct price tiers across property types.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Landover Sharmel rents climbed 32.7% year over year to $2,295/month across 18 rentals, contrasting with citywide growth of 1.1%. Father Blanchet Park and Columbia Way saw steep declines of -69.2% and -67.8% respectively, showing sharp local divergence in Vancouver's rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Vancouver

$1,795/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Vancouver is $1,795 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $155 less per month.

$1.59

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Vancouver

311

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Vancouver rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%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 increased 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 $2,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Vancouver run $1,389 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,599.

Listings

Studio

$1,299

10%

9%

1 bedroom

$1,398

1%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,649

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$2,395

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,895

2%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,299

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,398

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,649

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,895

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

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$1,795
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,095
increased by7%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Vancouver, WA is 14% 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

Eagle Pointe Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.7

Excellent

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Verified

Eagle Pointe Apartments

2003 Todd Rd, Vancouver, WA 98661

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,200–$1,400

Apartment for rent

Call

Covington Court Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.5

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Covington Court Apartments

4105 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98663

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,240–$1,800

Apartment for rent

Call

2000 E Mill Plain Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9

Excellent

2000 E Mill Plain Blvd

2000 E Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

Apartment for rent

Norris LLC 2009 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Norris LLC 2009

2009 Norris Rd, Vancouver, WA 98661

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

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 $1,795 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Vancouver?

Average rent prices in Vancouver have remained the same over the last month and have increased 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 $155 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Vancouver?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Vancouver are Hudson's Bay ($1,309/mo), Esther Short ($1,387/mo), and Harney Heights ($1,495/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Vancouver?

To comfortably afford rent in Vancouver, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/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 $1,500 per month, while two-bedroom units also average around $1,700 per month. Both bedroom types have remained relatively stable compared to the previous 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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