Last updated on May 17, 2026

Average rent in
West Vancouver, BC

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    West Vancouver, BC rent rose 5.9% year over year, with a current median of $5,875/month. Renters today are paying $339 more per month on average than last year, despite a modest 0.9% month-to-month decline from April to May 2026.

  • Vs. national rents

    West Vancouver rents run roughly 3× the $1,949/month national median, placing it among the priciest Canadian markets. The total rental inventory is limited, with only 70 total rentals available across the city.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in West Vancouver rent for $1,900/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,856/month, and 2-bedrooms for $4,300/month, rising to $6,055/month for 3-bed units and $9,500/month for 4+ bedrooms. Houses command a median of $7,500/month, while apartments sit at $4,210/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Glenmore rents fell 72.3% year over year to $3,990/month across 19 rentals, a sharp contrast to the citywide 5.9% increase. Cammeray and Wentworth And Cypress Bowl also saw steep declines of 66.0% and 63.0%, respectively.

Median rent

Median rent in West Vancouver

$5,875/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Vancouver is $5,875 per month as of May 2026. This is 201% above the national average rent, or $3,926 more per month.

$2.47

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Vancouver

70

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Vancouver rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in West Vancouver, BC

Average rent prices in West Vancouver have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 West Vancouver, BC

Rent prices in West Vancouver vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Vancouver is $4,210, whereas a house costs $7,500. 1-bedroom apartments in West Vancouver run $2,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,295.

Listings

Studio

$1,900

4%

13%

1 bedroom

$2,856

19%

1%

2 bedroom

$4,300

8%

20%

3 bedroom

$6,055

6%

1%

4 bedroom

$9,500

6%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,856

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,300

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

20%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,055

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$9,500

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

11%

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

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

West Vancouver

Median rent price$5,875
increased by201%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,925
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Vancouver, BC is 205% higher than the median rent in Bellingham, WA.

Discover rentals in West Vancouver, BC

2585 Westhill Way Bsmt #BS - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Chartwell house for rent in West Vancouver

2585 Westhill Way - Basement

2585 Westhill Way Bsmt #BS, West Vancouver, BC V7S 3E4

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

House for rent

Available Jun 1

Park Royal Towers - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

12h ago

8.8

Very good

Park Royal Towers

935 Marine Dr, West Vancouver, BC V7T 1A7

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,230–$6,055

Apartment for rent

2025 Bellevue Avenue #606 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Ambleside apartment for rent in West Vancouver

2 beds

1 bath

$2,700

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

1750 Marine Drive - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Ambleside condo for rent in West Vancouver

Condo for rent

Available May 1

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Frequently asked questions for West Vancouver, BC

Quick answers to common questions about the West Vancouver rental market.

How much is rent in West Vancouver?

The average rent in West Vancouver is $5,875 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Vancouver?

Average rent prices in West Vancouver have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does West Vancouver rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Vancouver is 201% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,926 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in West Vancouver?

The most affordable neighborhoods in West Vancouver are Cedardale ($3,612/mo), Chartwell ($3,800/mo), and Horseshoe Bay ($3,950/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in West Vancouver?

To comfortably afford rent in West Vancouver, you'd need to earn approximately $235,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

West Vancouver's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,900 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $4,000 monthly. One-bedroom rents increased 6.2% from the previous year, whereas 2-bedroom prices remained relatively stable.

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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