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Rental Market Trends in Vancouver, BC

What is the average rent in Vancouver, BC?

$2,262/month

Average Rent

523 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Vancouver, BC was $2,262/month. When you rent an apartment in Vancouver, you can expect to pay as little as $1,917 to as much as $4,133, depending on the location and size of the apartment.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,917/month
409 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,262/month
523 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,203/month
771 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,133/month
1,148 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,033/month
229 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,345/month
445 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,020/month
401 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,007/month
235 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,424/month
593 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,148/month
681 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,883/month
510 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,745/month
675 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,214/month
608 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Vancouver, BC?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.1%, which averages out to $46 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Vancouver, BC
Last Updated April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Vancouver, BC
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
1% $700 - $1,000/month
8% $1,001 - $1,500/month
23% $1,501 - $2,000/month
69% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Vancouver?

Based on current rent prices, Marpole, Kensington-Cedar Cottage and Renfrew-Collingwood are the most affordable neighborhoods in Vancouver.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Marpole
$2,170/month
581 Sq Ft
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
$2,312/month
534 Sq Ft
Renfrew-Collingwood
$2,391/month
526 Sq Ft
Kerrisdale
$2,471/month
652 Sq Ft
Hastings-Sunrise
$2,486/month
623 Sq Ft
Grandview-Woodland
$2,538/month
553 Sq Ft
Shaughnessy
$2,569/month
559 Sq Ft
West End
$2,620/month
542 Sq Ft
Oakridge
$2,655/month
511 Sq Ft
South Cambie
$2,702/month
518 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Vancouver?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Vancouver, Kitsilano and Strathcona are the most expensive neighborhoods in Vancouver.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Vancouver
$2,897/month
569 Sq Ft
Kitsilano
$2,778/month
573 Sq Ft
Strathcona
$2,762/month
560 Sq Ft
Fairview
$2,757/month
542 Sq Ft
Arbutus Ridge
$2,748/month
751 Sq Ft
Riley Park
$2,732/month
557 Sq Ft
Mount Pleasant
$2,708/month
589 Sq Ft
South Cambie
$2,702/month
518 Sq Ft
Oakridge
$2,655/month
511 Sq Ft
West End
$2,620/month
542 Sq Ft

Which Vancouver neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Vancouver with the most apartments available are West End, Downtown Vancouver and Mount Pleasant .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West End
$2,620/month
542 Sq Ft
Downtown Vancouver
$2,897/month
569 Sq Ft
Mount Pleasant
$2,708/month
589 Sq Ft
Fairview
$2,757/month
542 Sq Ft
Strathcona
$2,762/month
560 Sq Ft
Marpole
$2,170/month
581 Sq Ft
Shaughnessy
$2,569/month
559 Sq Ft
Kerrisdale
$2,471/month
652 Sq Ft
Kitsilano
$2,778/month
573 Sq Ft
Riley Park
$2,732/month
557 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Vancouver is $2,262, you’ll want to make about $7,540 per month or $90,480 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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Apartment Averages

Marpole

Vancouver, BC

Downtown Vancouver

Vancouver, BC

Studio
$1,744/month
$1,873/month
One Bedroom
$2,040/month
$2,596/month
Two Bedroom
$2,507/month
$3,604/month
Three Bedroom
$3,761/month
$4,047/month
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Apartment communities in Vancouver we think you'll love

1770 Pendrell

1770 Pendrell

1770 Pendrell St,
Vancouver, BC V6G 0C5

$2,450 - $4,720

1-3 Beds

Yarrow and Aster East Village Apartments

Yarrow and Aster East Village Apartments

435 Boundary Rd,
Vancouver, BC V5K 0H6

$1,895 - $3,650

Studio - 3 Beds

The Lydia

The Lydia

219 E 24th Ave,
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P2

$2,195 - $3,395

Studio - 2 Beds

Renfrew Village North Building

Renfrew Village North Building

2895 E 10th Ave, Vancouver,
Vancouver, BC V5M 0H6

$2,053 - $4,235

Studio - 3 Beds

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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.

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