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Gastown–Chinatown–DTES, Vancouver

Rent prices, building inventory, tribunal activity, and community insights for Gastown–Chinatown–DTES. Part of Vancouver Metro.

$2,2201BR median
140buildings
38active rentals
3with tribunal activity

Rent Prices

Median asking rents in Gastown–Chinatown–DTES

Studio
$1,873
6 listings
1 Bedroom
$2,220
6 listings
2 Bedroom
$3,123
6 listings
3 Bedroom
$3,675
2 listings

Source: PropTrust Rental Intelligence · April 2026

Where This Neighbourhood Sits

1BR median rent ladder — Vancouver

Kerrisdale–Oakridge
$2,109
Mount Pleasant–Cambie
$2,247.5
South Vancouver
$2,250
Gastown–Chinatown–DTES
$2,257.5
River District
$2,275
Kensington–Renfrew
$2,287.5
East Vancouver
$2,347.5

#18 of 23 neighbourhoods in Vancouver by 1BR median

What It's Like to Live in Gastown–Chinatown–DTES

Community intelligence from public forums and resident feedback

📍food_nightlife

Strathcona beer company does this when you buy a 6 pack. Why am I tipping for a pack of beer. I pressed 0, and the guy looked shocked.

📍community

The Women’s Memorial March is always held in the DTES on Feb 14.

🔒Safety & Security

I live about 2 or so blocks from the DTES on the Chinatown side, it’s fucked. I tell my kids to hold their breath when they walk by people smoking meth on the street if we can’t avoid it, because they...

🎭Neighbourhood Character

I’m in Gastown and all my windows are closed and my whole apartment smells like there’s a fire at a synthetic and real hair factory 😭

📍groceries_errands

You live near Chinatown - there are produce and meat shops there. Locally owned. Also Vegan Supply, Tasty...

8 community insights available · Sourced from public forums · PropTrust analysis

Building Inventory

Gastown–Chinatown–DTES at a glance

Buildings
140
With Rentals
12
Tribunal Activity
3
Sales + Rentals
5
Sale-to-Rent Ratio13.43x· Value zone

PropTrust Take

Gastown–Chinatown–DTES is one of Vancouver's premium rental markets. With 140 buildings tracked, it has a deep rental inventory.

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PropTrust provides statistical analysis of publicly available rental and tribunal data. This is not legal or financial advice. Rent medians are based on active listing data and may not reflect final lease terms. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed professional.

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