BlueStone
6035 Linley Valley Dr,
Nanaimo, BC V9T 5N9
$1,979 - $2,336
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Nanaimo, BC
What is the average rent in Nanaimo, BC?
$1,764/month
Average Rent
596 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2%
Increase in the Last Year
As of April 2026, the average rent in Nanaimo, BC was $1,764/month. When you rent an apartment in Nanaimo, you can expect to pay as little as $1,475 to as much as $2,349, depending on the location and size of the apartment.
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How much has average rent changed in Nanaimo, BC?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2%, which averages out to $35 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Nanaimo, BC
Last Updated April 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
11%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
47%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
42%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Nanaimo, BC?
Because the average rent in Nanaimo is $1,764, you’ll want to make about $5,880 per month or $70,560 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.
How does Nanaimo, BC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Nanaimo, BC to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.