Burnaby

The North Shore Mountains and Burrard Inlet from Burnaby Mountain Park.
The Playground of the Gods features wood carvings by artist Nuburi Toko.
Geese near the water at Deer Lake Park.

Burnaby, BC Area Guide

Green space surrounds you in Burnaby

Bicycling Hiking Walkable Scenic Universities Lake

Mountains framing a lake, scenic vistas, and wooded trails are just the beginning of what makes Burnaby special. This beautiful city sits on the east side of Vancouver, and 25% of the city consists of parks and green space—one of the highest parks-to-residents ratios in North America.

While the surroundings are lush and peaceful, Burnaby is also a tech and education hub, home to the British Columbia Institute of Technology and Simon Fraser University, along with a wide range of high-tech companies. With so much natural beauty to enjoy, it’s no wonder Burnaby is walkable and bike-friendly. Trails criss-cross the city, and hikers can explore more than 230 kilometres of routes, including Burnaby Mountain Park, which offers views of Vancouver and destinations like the Playground of the Gods.

Framed by Vancouver Harbour and the Fraser River—and home to Burnaby Lake and Deer Lake—residents enjoy boating, kayaking, water-skiing, and swimming. Burnaby Lake is also popular for wildlife viewing at Piper Spit. For shopping, Burnaby is home to BC’s largest shopping centre, Metropolis at Metrotown, while the two-storey Crystal Mall offers another destination with a popular food court. Cultural attractions include the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Burnaby Art Gallery, and Burnaby Village Museum, a living-history site and home to the C.W. Parker Carousel.

Explore the City

The North Shore Mountains and Burrard Inlet from Burnaby Mountain Park.

The Playground of the Gods features wood carvings by artist Nuburi Toko.

Geese near the water at Deer Lake Park.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Burnaby, BC is $1,741 for a studio, $1,975 for one bedroom, $2,538 for two bedrooms, and $2,919 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Burnaby has decreased by -3.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,975/month
559 Sq Ft
House
$2,411/month
430 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,855/month
851 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,727/month
729 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Burnaby, BC

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

70 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Schools

Armstrong Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Ecole Seaforth Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Cameron Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Lyndhurst Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Byrne Creek Community Secondary

Public

Grades 9-12

Moscrop Secondary

Public

Grades 9-12

Outlook Secondary Program

Public

Grades 9-12

Alpha Secondary

Public

Grades 9-12

Cariboo Hill Secondary

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Top Apartments in Burnaby

Houses for Rent in Burnaby

Methodology

† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.