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Rental Market Trends in Vancouver, WA

What is the average rent in Vancouver, WA?

$1,533/month

Average Rent

704 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.2%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Vancouver, WA is $1,533 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,625/month, which means Vancouver rent prices are 6% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Vancouver, you can expect to pay about $1,400 per month for a studio, $1,533 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,717 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,110 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,400/month
496 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,533/month
704 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,717/month
979 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,110/month
1,250 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,971/month
967 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,522/month
1,539 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,182/month
2,367 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,590/month
818 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,698/month
831 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,404/month
1,545 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Vancouver, WA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.2%, which averages out to $3 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 January 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Vancouver, WA
Last Updated January 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Vancouver, WA
Percentage*
Rent Range
3% Below $700/month
13% $700 - $1,000/month
30% $1,001 - $1,500/month
42% $1,501 - $2,000/month
11% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Vancouver?

Based on current rent prices, Burton Ridge, Burton Place and Starcrest are the most affordable neighborhoods in Vancouver.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Burton Ridge
$1,361/month
655 Sq Ft
Burton Place
$1,361/month
655 Sq Ft
Starcrest
$1,385/month
698 Sq Ft
Cascade View Terrace
$1,401/month
689 Sq Ft
Northeast Hazel Dell-Starcrest
$1,416/month
703 Sq Ft
Oakbrook
$1,425/month
697 Sq Ft
North Image
$1,440/month
646 Sq Ft
Kevanna Park
$1,474/month
661 Sq Ft
Bagley Downs
$1,478/month
635 Sq Ft
Walnut Grove
$1,542/month
707 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Vancouver?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Vancouver Waterfront
$2,043/month
690 Sq Ft
Uptown Vancouver
$1,995/month
787 Sq Ft
Downtown Vancouver
$1,961/month
693 Sq Ft
Esther Short
$1,819/month
696 Sq Ft
Serene Court
$1,739/month
621 Sq Ft
Fisher-Mill Plain-Fisher's Village
$1,720/month
688 Sq Ft
Orchards Area
$1,712/month
734 Sq Ft
Avalon Grand
$1,698/month
754 Sq Ft
Knapp
$1,674/month
742 Sq Ft
Fisher's Village
$1,665/month
683 Sq Ft

Which Vancouver neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Vancouver with the most apartments available are Pleasant Valley Vancouver, Vancouver Waterfront and Downtown Vancouver .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Pleasant Valley Vancouver
$1,642/month
732 Sq Ft
Vancouver Waterfront
$2,043/month
690 Sq Ft
Downtown Vancouver
$1,961/month
693 Sq Ft
Walnut Grove
$1,542/month
707 Sq Ft
Orchards Area
$1,712/month
734 Sq Ft
Landover-Sharmel
$1,573/month
719 Sq Ft
Fisher's Village
$1,665/month
683 Sq Ft
Northeast Hazel Dell
$1,557/month
743 Sq Ft
Fircrest
$1,624/month
749 Sq Ft
Cascade Park
$1,603/month
714 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Vancouver is $1,533, you’ll want to make about $5,110 per month or $61,320 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.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Vancouver, WA is 6.3% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Vancouver is 2.3% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,400 - $2,110. You can expect to pay 5.4% more for groceries, 7.5% less for utilities, and 16.1% more for transportation.

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Vancouver, WA

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How does Vancouver, WA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Vancouver, WA 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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Apartment Averages

Burton Ridge

Vancouver, WA

Vancouver Waterfront

Vancouver, WA

Studio
-
$1,742/month
One Bedroom
-
$2,184/month
Two Bedroom
-
$3,568/month
Three Bedroom
-
$4,278/month
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Aeon

1119 C St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

$1,629 - $2,977

Studio - 2 Beds

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333 NE 136th Ave,
Vancouver, WA 98684

$1,650 - $2,795

1-2 Beds

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Kestrel Park

6900 NE 154th Ave,
Vancouver, WA 98682

$1,650 - $1,950

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Columbia at the Waterfront

1111 W Columbia Way,
Vancouver, WA 98660

$1,825 - $3,350

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

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.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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