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Rental Market Trends in British Columbia

$1,997/month

Average Rent

-2.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

-$43

Average Price Decrease

Ranked 1st

Most Expensive Rent by Province

7,974

Available Rentals

Fort St John, BC

City with the Lowest Rent

What is the average rent in British Columbia?

As of June 2026, the average rent in British Columbia is $1,997/month. When you rent an apartment in British Columbia, you can expect some variability depending on the region. For instance, metropolitan areas may have higher rents than smaller towns and rural areas. In general, you can expect to pay about $1,923 per month for a studio, $1,997 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,487 for a two-bedroom apartment in British Columbia. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,154 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,923/month
435 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,997/month
549 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,487/month
778 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,154/month
1,081 Sq Ft

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What are the most affordable cities in British Columbia?

Based on current rent prices, the cheapest cities in British Columbia to live are Fort St John, Prince George and Chilliwack.

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Fort St John
$1,164/month
381 Sq Ft
Prince George
$1,382/month
490 Sq Ft
Chilliwack
$1,455/month
562 Sq Ft
Penticton
$1,499/month
575 Sq Ft
Abbotsford
$1,517/month
567 Sq Ft
White Rock
$1,536/month
636 Sq Ft
Kamloops
$1,589/month
599 Sq Ft
Maple Ridge
$1,614/month
445 Sq Ft
Pitt Meadows
$1,678/month
700 Sq Ft
Surrey
$1,678/month
597 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive cities in British Columbia?

Based on current rent prices, the most expensive cities in British Columbia to live are West Vancouver, North Vancouver and North Vancouver District.

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Vancouver
$2,580/month
657 Sq Ft
North Vancouver
$2,404/month
570 Sq Ft
North Vancouver District
$2,268/month
578 Sq Ft
Vancouver
$2,248/month
522 Sq Ft
Squamish
$2,159/month
529 Sq Ft
Coquitlam
$2,000/month
525 Sq Ft
Langley Twp
$1,988/month
801 Sq Ft
Port Moody
$1,975/month
582 Sq Ft
Victoria
$1,975/month
596 Sq Ft
Saanich
$1,974/month
491 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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British Columbia

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† 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.


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