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Rental Market Trends in Vancouver, WA

What is the average rent in Vancouver, WA?

$1,555/month

Average Rent

704 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.5%

Decrease in the Last Year

Vancouver, WA Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Vancouver, WA is $1,555 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,644/month, which means Vancouver rent prices are 5% lower than the national average.

  • Studio apartments in Vancouver average $1,396 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Vancouver average $1,555 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Vancouver average $1,731 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Vancouver average $2,136 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,396/month
493 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,555/month
704 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,731/month
979 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,136/month
1,248 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,801/month
2,950 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,962/month
1,084 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,702/month
1,682 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,115/month
2,043 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,827/month
998 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,859/month
987 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,561/month
1,676 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Vancouver, WA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.5%, which averages out to $7 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 June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Vancouver, WA
Last Updated June 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
41% $1,501 - $2,000/month
13% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Vancouver?

Based on current rent prices, North Image, Starcrest and West Minnehaha are the most affordable neighborhoods in Vancouver.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Image
$1,340/month
1,352 Sq Ft
Starcrest
$1,400/month
737 Sq Ft
West Minnehaha
$1,409/month
650 Sq Ft
Northeast Hazel Dell-Starcrest
$1,425/month
774 Sq Ft
Kevanna Park
$1,484/month
1,055 Sq Ft
Northeast Hazel Dell
$1,488/month
667 Sq Ft
Ogden
$1,500/month
767 Sq Ft
Bagley Downs
$1,519/month
634 Sq Ft
Landover-Sharmel
$1,526/month
707 Sq Ft
Ellsworth Springs
$1,549/month
717 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Vancouver?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Uptown Vancouver
$2,520/month
776 Sq Ft
Vancouver Waterfront
$2,144/month
683 Sq Ft
Downtown Vancouver
$2,021/month
684 Sq Ft
Fisher's Landing East
$1,864/month
722 Sq Ft
Esther Short
$1,826/month
687 Sq Ft
Walnut Grove
$1,766/month
720 Sq Ft
Fisher-Mill Plain-Fisher's Village
$1,734/month
683 Sq Ft
Bennington
$1,678/month
642 Sq Ft
Knapp
$1,666/month
714 Sq Ft
Hudson's Bay
$1,647/month
665 Sq Ft

Which Vancouver neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Vancouver Waterfront
$2,144/month
683 Sq Ft
Cascade Park
$1,594/month
667 Sq Ft
Pleasant Valley Vancouver
$1,640/month
709 Sq Ft
Walnut Grove
$1,766/month
720 Sq Ft
Northeast Hazel Dell
$1,488/month
667 Sq Ft
Orchards Area
$1,640/month
739 Sq Ft
Downtown Vancouver
$2,021/month
684 Sq Ft
Fircrest
$1,639/month
730 Sq Ft
Landover-Sharmel
$1,526/month
707 Sq Ft
Kevanna Park
$1,484/month
1,055 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 $1,555, you’ll want to make about $5,183 per month or $62,196 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 6.1% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Vancouver is 2.1% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,396 - $2,136. You can expect to pay 5.5% more for groceries, 7.2% 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

North Image

Vancouver, WA

Uptown Vancouver

Vancouver, WA

Studio
$1,269/month
$1,383/month
One Bedroom
$1,360/month
$1,502/month
Two Bedroom
$1,624/month
$2,032/month
Three Bedroom
$1,948/month
$1,810/month
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Apartment communities in Vancouver we think you'll love

The Arvon

The Arvon

11603 NE 71st St,
Vancouver, WA 98662

$1,701 - $2,563 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Aeon

Aeon

1119 C St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

$1,499 - $2,899

Studio - 2 Beds

Jens Pointe

Jens Pointe

333 NE 136th Ave,
Vancouver, WA 98684

$1,650 - $2,495

1-2 Beds

Oak Creek

Oak Creek

11412 NE 49th St,
Vancouver, WA 98682

$1,349 - $1,730

1-2 Beds

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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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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