Rental Market Trends in British Columbia
Updated September 2026
$2,008/month
Average Rent
-1.7%
Decrease in the Last Year
-$35
Average Price Decrease
Ranked 1st
Most Expensive Rent by Province
6,954
Available Rentals
Fort St John, BC
City with the Lowest Rent
What is the average rent in British Columbia?
As of September 2026, the average rent in British Columbia is $2,008/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, $2,008 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,515 for a two-bedroom apartment in British Columbia. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,166 or more.
Rent by City
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.
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.
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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.