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Rental Market Trends in Vancouver, WA

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Vancouver, WA is $1,552/month.

Rent in Vancouver is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,663/month.

$1,552/month

Average Rent

704 Sq Ft

Average Size

+0.3%

Change / Year

2,442

Available Apartments

Vancouver rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Vancouver average $1,369 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Vancouver average $1,552 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Vancouver average $1,729 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Vancouver average $2,139 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,369/month
493 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,552/month
704 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,729/month
979 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,139/month
1,247 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,012/month
910 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,678/month
1,635 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,101/month
2,141 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,436/month
705 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,738/month
1,002 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,418/month
1,580 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Vancouver, WA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.3%, which averages out to $5 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Vancouver, WA

July 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
12% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

  • Most Affordable
  • Most Expensive
  • Most Available

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Vancouver?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Minnehaha
$1,315/month
639 Sq Ft
Starcrest
$1,338/month
727 Sq Ft
Oakbrook
$1,340/month
668 Sq Ft
North Image
$1,381/month
674 Sq Ft
Northeast Hazel Dell
$1,446/month
677 Sq Ft
Bagley Downs
$1,458/month
641 Sq Ft
Landover-Sharmel
$1,480/month
694 Sq Ft
Image
$1,483/month
692 Sq Ft
Ogden
$1,531/month
808 Sq Ft
Ellsworth Springs
$1,563/month
726 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Vancouver?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Uptown Vancouver
$2,099/month
763 Sq Ft
Vancouver Waterfront
$2,034/month
677 Sq Ft
Arnada
$1,955/month
814 Sq Ft
Walnut Grove
$1,900/month
713 Sq Ft
Shumway
$1,898/month
786 Sq Ft
Downtown Vancouver
$1,851/month
664 Sq Ft
Edgewood Park
$1,771/month
679 Sq Ft
Esther Short
$1,734/month
691 Sq Ft
Fisher-Mill Plain-Fisher's Village
$1,707/month
684 Sq Ft
Bennington
$1,687/month
639 Sq Ft

Which Vancouver neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Vancouver Waterfront
$2,034/month
677 Sq Ft
Downtown Vancouver
$1,851/month
664 Sq Ft
Cascade Park
$1,568/month
687 Sq Ft
Orchards Area
$1,631/month
731 Sq Ft
Walnut Grove
$1,900/month
713 Sq Ft
Pleasant Valley Vancouver
$1,623/month
716 Sq Ft
Northeast Hazel Dell
$1,446/month
677 Sq Ft
Fircrest
$1,622/month
735 Sq Ft
Landover-Sharmel
$1,480/month
694 Sq Ft
Fisher's Village
$1,595/month
681 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 $1,552, you’ll want to make about $5,173 per month or $62,076 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 $1,369 - $2,139. You can expect to pay 5.5% more for groceries, 6.9% less for utilities, and 16.1% more for transportation.

City

Vancouver, WA

2,442 Available Apartments for Rent

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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

West Minnehaha

Vancouver, WA

Uptown Vancouver

Vancouver, WA

Studio
-
$1,381/month
One Bedroom
$1,422/month
$1,413/month
Two Bedroom
$1,518/month
$2,042/month
Three Bedroom
$1,611/month
$1,816/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

1-3 Beds | $1,699 - $2,368

Jens Pointe

Jens Pointe

333 NE 136th Ave,
Vancouver, WA 98684

1-2 Beds | $1,650 - $2,495

Millennium Park Apartments

Millennium Park Apartments

621 SE 168th Ave,
Vancouver, WA 98684

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,649 - $2,049

Oak Creek

Oak Creek

11412 NE 49th St,
Vancouver, WA 98682

1-2 Beds | $1,324 - $1,699

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Vancouver?

The average rent in Vancouver is $1,552 per month, which is 6.7% lower than the national average of $1,663.

What is the average rent for a house in Vancouver?

The average rent for a house in Vancouver, WA is $2,678 per month.

What is the average rent for a townhome in Vancouver?

The average rent for a townhome in Vancouver, WA is $1,738 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Vancouver?

Rents in Vancouver, WA are increasing, with prices up 0.3% year-over-year and $5 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Vancouver?

In Vancouver, WA, 42% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

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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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