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Rental Market Trends in Vancouver, WA

What is the average rent in Vancouver, WA?

$1,540/month

Average Rent

703 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Vancouver, WA is $1,540 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/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 $1,386 per month for a studio, $1,540 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,710 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,113 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,386/month
496 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,540/month
703 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,710/month
979 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,113/month
1,250 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,448/month
823 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,813/month
959 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,628/month
1,625 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,190/month
2,290 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,718/month
757 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,438/month
1,488 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Vancouver, WA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.2%, which averages out to $4 more 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, WA
Last Updated April 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
29% $1,001 - $1,500/month
42% $1,501 - $2,000/month
12% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Vancouver?

Based on current rent prices, Harney Heights, West Minnehaha and Bagley Downs are the most affordable neighborhoods in Vancouver.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Harney Heights
$1,355/month
663 Sq Ft
West Minnehaha
$1,361/month
646 Sq Ft
Bagley Downs
$1,417/month
639 Sq Ft
Starcrest
$1,423/month
727 Sq Ft
North Image
$1,425/month
765 Sq Ft
Ogden
$1,435/month
689 Sq Ft
Rose Village
$1,454/month
600 Sq Ft
Northeast Hazel Dell-Starcrest
$1,478/month
746 Sq Ft
Landover-Sharmel
$1,484/month
702 Sq Ft
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$1,488/month
710 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Vancouver?

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

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Vancouver Waterfront
$1,998/month
675 Sq Ft
Downtown Vancouver
$1,893/month
678 Sq Ft
Esther Short
$1,804/month
702 Sq Ft
Edgewood Park
$1,782/month
696 Sq Ft
Hudson's Bay
$1,754/month
679 Sq Ft
Fisher-Mill Plain-Fisher's Village
$1,749/month
724 Sq Ft
Orchards Area
$1,648/month
738 Sq Ft
Bennington
$1,630/month
629 Sq Ft
Fircrest
$1,624/month
733 Sq Ft
Ellsworth Springs
$1,614/month
729 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
$1,998/month
675 Sq Ft
Cascade Park
$1,590/month
673 Sq Ft
Pleasant Valley Vancouver
$1,581/month
724 Sq Ft
Orchards Area
$1,648/month
738 Sq Ft
Northeast Hazel Dell
$1,493/month
682 Sq Ft
Downtown Vancouver
$1,893/month
678 Sq Ft
Walnut Grove
$1,597/month
702 Sq Ft
Fircrest
$1,624/month
733 Sq Ft
Landover-Sharmel
$1,484/month
702 Sq Ft
Fisher's Village
$1,608/month
705 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 $1,540, you’ll want to make about $5,133 per month or $61,596 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 $1,386 - $2,113. You can expect to pay 5.5% more for groceries, 7.2% less for utilities, and 16.1% more for transportation.

City

Vancouver, WA

2,293 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

Harney Heights

Vancouver, WA

Vancouver Waterfront

Vancouver, WA

Studio
$727/month
$1,631/month
One Bedroom
$1,120/month
$2,234/month
Two Bedroom
$1,348/month
$3,738/month
Three Bedroom
$1,655/month
$4,337/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 - $2,663 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Jens Pointe

Jens Pointe

333 NE 136th Ave,
Vancouver, WA 98684

$1,650 - $2,495

1-2 Beds

Columbia at the Waterfront

Columbia at the Waterfront

1111 W Columbia Way,
Vancouver, WA 98660

$1,650 - $3,955

Studio - 2 Beds

Hudson West Apartments

Hudson West Apartments

2411 Broadway St,
Vancouver, WA 98663

$1,479 - $1,595

Studio

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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 February 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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