White Rock

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White Rock, BC

Area Guide

A Rock-Solid Coastal Gem

Coastal Bay History Ocean

Standing at the edge of the Semiahmoo Bay, White Rock feels more like a seaside escape than a city. On a clear day, you can see all the way to Mount Baker across the U.S. border, and the long waterfront promenade is always dotted with strollers, joggers, and people chasing the salty breeze. The namesake white boulder on the beach is hard to miss—and yes, it’s kept white on purpose.

Day-to-day life here moves a little slower, with most errands and outings bookended by ocean views. The historic pier stretches nearly half a kilometre into the bay and draws locals year-round. Uptown, you’ll find small shops, art galleries, and cafés where neighbours actually stop to chat. Despite its relaxed pace, White Rock is well connected—it's just a short drive to South Surrey and about an hour to downtown Vancouver. The city’s arts and culture scene pops during events like the White Rock Sea Festival, a summer tradition that celebrates music, food, and community spirit right on the beach.

Most apartment communities in White Rock are mid-rise or low-rise buildings, often designed to capture those prized ocean views. Renters will find a mix of renovated suites and newer developments, many with balconies and easy access to Marine Drive. If waking up to seagulls and sipping coffee with your toes in the sand sounds ideal, White Rock makes that part of everyday life.

Explore the City

Morning walk along the iconic White Rock Pier.

The legendary White Rock that gave the city its name.

Looking back at the hillside homes from White Rock Pier.

Rent Trends

As of November 2025, the average apartment rent in White Rock, BC is C$1,559 for a studio, C$1,568 for one bedroom, C$2,189 for two bedrooms, and C$2,730 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in White Rock has decreased by -7.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
C$1,568/month
637 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

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Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

57

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.