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Kelowna, BC

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Nature's playground with city perks

Kelowna greets you with shimmering lake views, rolling vineyards, and mountains that always seem to be in sight. Life here feels tied to the outdoors—you can spend a morning paddling on Okanagan Lake, wander downtown for lunch on a sunny patio, then head to Knox Mountain Park for an afternoon hike. Bernard Avenue and the waterfront boardwalk keep the core lively with cafés, breweries, and boutique shops, while orchards and wineries dot the edges of town, giving the city a blend of resort energy and everyday comfort.

Apartment communities in Kelowna range from sleek high-rises downtown with panoramic lakefront views to low-rise buildings and townhome-style rentals in quieter neighbourhoods. Many communities emphasize outdoor living, with balconies, rooftop terraces, and easy access to trails and beaches. Whether you’re looking for a modern place near shops and nightlife or a quieter apartment home closer to the hills, the options here are as varied as the landscape itself.

The city is also home to the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus, adding an energetic, academic pulse to the community. Each summer, Kelowna hosts the Okanagan Wine Festival, drawing visitors from across Canada to celebrate the region’s vineyards. Living here means having access to both natural beauty and cultural flavour—a city where the lake, the land, and a bright community spirit shape everyday life.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Kelowna, BC is $1,557 for a studio, $1,794 for one bedroom, $2,419 for two bedrooms, and $3,694 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kelowna has decreased by -2.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,794/month
445 Sq Ft
House
$2,270/month
1,027 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,826/month
567 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,620/month
502 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Kelowna, BC

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Schools

Dorothea Walker Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Casorso Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Raymer Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

A S Matheson Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Bankhead Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Klo Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Springvalley Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Rutland Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Dr Knox Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Kelowna Secondary

Public

Grades 9-12

Rutland Senior Secondary

Public

Grades 9-12

Okanagan Mission Secondary

Public

Grades 9-12

De l'Anse-au-Sable

Public

Grades K-5 & 9-12

Central Secondary

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Airports

  • Kelowna International

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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.