Coquitlam

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Coquitlam, BC

Area Guide

Wedged between the Coast Mountains and Burrard Inlet, Coquitlam offers a lived-in balance of nature, convenience, and community. This suburban city on Metro Vancouver’s northeast edge feels close to everything, but far enough that residents have some elbow room.

Life in Coquitlam flows at a steady pace. Locals spend weekends wandering trails around Lafarge Lake, browsing boutiques at Coquitlam Centre, or picnicking in Town Centre Park with mountain views all around. The Douglas College Coquitlam Campus enriches the area with academics.

Coquitlam continues to grow, but the vibe remains grounded. Each year, the Kaleidoscope Arts Festival lights up Town Centre Park with live music and local art, giving the whole city a reason to gather and celebrate its creative spirit.

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An aerial view of Coquitlam shows high-rise buildings with mountains in the background.

An aerial view of Port Coquitlam shows residential neighborhoods close to the lake.

Coquitlam skyline with mountains in the background.

Rent Trends

As of February 2026, the average apartment rent in Coquitlam, BC is $1,842 for a studio, $2,037 for one bedroom, $2,944 for two bedrooms, and $3,451 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Coquitlam has decreased by -6.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,037/month
550 Sq Ft
House
$2,711/month
610 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,689/month
695 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Coquitlam, BC

Transportation

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Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

60

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

63

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

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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.