Last updated on August 15, 2026

Average rent in
West Vancouver, BC

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    West Vancouver, BC rent slipped 15.0% year over year, with a current median of $5,399/month. Renters today are paying $480 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $6,500/month in July 2025.

  • Vs. national rents

    West Vancouver rents are 180.5% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median. This positions the city as a high-cost market with limited rental options, given there are only 71 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for $2,372/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,565/month, 2-bedrooms for $3,500/month, 3-bedrooms for $4,662/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $13,500/month in West Vancouver. These figures show a wide range of rents by bedroom count, with 4+ bedrooms commanding the highest prices.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Wentworth And Cypress Bowl rents fell 80.0% year over year to $3,599/month across 15 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 15.0% drop, indicating a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.

Median rent

Median rent in West Vancouver

$5,399/mo

decreased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Vancouver is $5,399 per month as of August 2026. This is 180% above the national average rent, or $3,474 more per month.

$2.17

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Vancouver

71

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 7% over the last month and have decreased by 15% 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 $4,095, whereas a house costs $6,587. 1-bedroom apartments in West Vancouver run $2,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,630.

Listings

Studio

$2,372

6%

1%

1 bedroom

$2,565

4%

14%

2 bedroom

$3,500

7%

6%

3 bedroom

$4,662

34%

39%

4 bedroom

$13,500

8%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$2,372

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,565

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,662

Last 30 days

34%

Last year

39%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$13,500

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

9%

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$5,399
increased by180%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Vancouver, BC is 200% higher than the median rent in Bellingham, WA.

Discover rentals in West Vancouver, BC

Park Royal Towers - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Park Royal Towers

935 Marine Dr, West Vancouver, BC V7T 1A7

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,565–$6,055

Apartment for rent

Gordon Ave & Sherwood Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Ambleside apartment for rent in West Vancouver

Sherwood Ln

Gordon Ave & Sherwood Ln, West Vancouver, BC V7V 3X9

2 beds

1 bath

$2,595

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 15

1750 Marine Drive - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Condo for rent

Available Jul 23

1775 Mathers Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Ambleside house for rent in West Vancouver

2 beds

1 bath

$2,700

House for rent

Available Aug 27

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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 $5,399 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Vancouver?

Average rent prices in West Vancouver have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 15% since last year.

How does West Vancouver rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Vancouver is 180% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,474 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in West Vancouver?

The most affordable neighborhoods in West Vancouver are Dundarave ($2,700/mo), Cedardale ($2,947/mo), and Upper Levels Highway ($3,112/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 $216,000/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?

December is the best time to apartment hunt in West Vancouver, offering both the lowest seasonal rents and reduced competition from other renters. July sees the highest rents, running about 25% higher than December prices.

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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