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Rental Market Trends in Nanaimo, BC

What is the average rent in Nanaimo, BC?

C$1,695/month

Average Rent

589 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Nanaimo, BC was C$1,695/month. When you rent an apartment in Nanaimo, you can expect to pay as little as C$1,422 to as much as C$2,187, depending on the location and size of the apartment.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
C$1,422/month
374 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
C$1,695/month
589 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
C$2,128/month
863 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
C$2,187/month
1,011 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
C$2,807/month
1,215 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
C$1,544/month
76 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
C$1,934/month
392 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Nanaimo, BC?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.7%, which averages out to C$12 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated July 2025
Legend
2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Nanaimo, BC
Last Updated July 2025
C$1,501 - C$2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Nanaimo, BC
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below C$700/month
0% C$700 - C$1,000/month
12% C$1,001 - C$1,500/month
61% C$1,501 - C$2,000/month
27% Above C$2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Nanaimo, BC?

Because the average rent in Nanaimo is C$1,695, you’ll want to make about C$5,650 per month or C$67,800 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Nanaimo, BC

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Apartment Averages

Apartment communities in Nanaimo we think you'll love

BlueStone

BlueStone

6035 Linley Valley Dr,
Nanaimo, BC V9T 5N9

1-2 Beds | C$1,899 - C$2,352

Cascades Residences

Cascades Residences

4745 Ledgerwood Rd,
Nanaimo, BC V9T 0N1

1-2 Beds | C$1,812 - C$2,443

Summerhill Place

Summerhill Place

1820 Summerhill Pl,
Nanaimo, BC V9S 0C3

Studio - 2 Beds | C$1,625 - C$1,921

53 Howard Av

53 Howard Av

53 Howard Av,
Nanaimo, BC V9R 3P9

2 Beds | C$2,269

Canada British Columbia Nanaimo Rental Trends

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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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