What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Vancouver in 2026?

The median asking rent for a 1-bedroom in Vancouver varies significantly by neighbourhood — from $1,300/mo in Dunbar to $2,999/mo near UBC. The city-wide median across Downtown & West End (the largest sample at n=698) is $2,500/mo. East side neighbourhoods like Renfrew-Collingwood ($1,398) and Kensington-Renfrew ($1,910) offer significantly lower rents than west side areas like Kitsilano ($2,600) and Yaletown ($2,950).

What is the cheapest neighbourhood to rent in Vancouver?

The cheapest Vancouver neighbourhoods for 1-bedroom apartments in 2026 are Dunbar ($1,300/mo), Strathcona ($1,350/mo), Kensington-Cedar Cottage ($1,350/mo), and Renfrew-Collingwood ($1,398/mo). For 2-bedrooms, South Vancouver ($2,100/mo with n=245 listings) and Kensington-Renfrew ($2,450/mo with n=255) offer the best value with large sample sizes.

How much is rent near UBC in 2026?

Rent near UBC varies by proximity: UBC campus area has a 1BR median of $2,999/mo (n=81), while nearby Point Grey is $1,500/mo (n=13) and the broader UBC-Point Grey-Dunbar area is $2,690/mo (n=113). Kitsilano, a popular student area with transit to UBC, has a 1BR median of $2,600/mo (n=77). For budget-conscious students, Marpole ($1,500/mo, n=68) offers a more affordable option with bus access to campus.

How much does a 2-bedroom apartment cost in Vancouver in 2026?

Two-bedroom median asking rents in Vancouver range from $2,100/mo in South Vancouver to $6,800/mo in Gastown. The most common price band is $3,000-$4,000/mo. Areas with the best value for 2-bedrooms include South Vancouver ($2,100, n=245), Kensington-Renfrew ($2,450, n=255), and Killarney ($2,750, n=50). Downtown 2-bedrooms average $3,900-$3,950/mo.

Is rent going up or down in Vancouver in 2026?

Vancouver rent data from active listings shows significant variation by area. Downtown and West End 1-bedroom medians sit at $2,500-$2,770/mo, while east side neighbourhoods remain 30-40% cheaper. The gap between the cheapest and most expensive Vancouver neighbourhoods for a 1-bedroom is over $1,600/mo — meaning location choice alone can save renters $19,200 per year. Use RentTrust to compare your specific listing against neighbourhood medians before signing a lease.

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Average Rent by Neighbourhood in Vancouver — 2026

Median asking rents for 35 Vancouver neighbourhoods, broken down by unit type. Real data from active rental listings, updated monthly.

Published March 2026 · Source: Active listings across Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, rentals.ca, and other platforms

Key Findings

Cheapest 1BR

Dunbar at $1,300/mo — 53% cheaper than Downtown

Most Expensive 1BR

UBC at $2,999/mo — driven by new purpose-built rentals

Best Value 2BR

South Vancouver at $2,100/mo (n=245 listings)

Biggest Spread

$1,699/mo difference between cheapest and priciest 1BR

Full Neighbourhood Breakdown

Click any column header to sort. Sample size (n) shown — larger samples are more reliable.


Dunbar	$1,300n=11	$3,200n=38	$3,850n=20
Strathcona	$1,350n=16	$4,000n=6	$4,250n=3
Kensington-Cedar Cottage	$1,350n=9	$3,150n=24	$3,500n=30
Renfrew-Collingwood	$1,398n=33	$2,500n=19	$3,025n=14
Point Grey	$1,500n=13	$3,400n=22	$3,580n=19
Hastings-Sunrise	$1,500n=26	$3,134n=19	$3,500n=7
Oakridge	$1,500n=16	$3,150n=44	$4,500n=20
Marpole	$1,500n=68	$3,050n=61	$3,850n=83
Killarney	$1,500n=32	$2,750n=50	$2,850n=32
South Vancouver	$1,695n=273	$2,100n=245	$3,850n=157
East Vancouver	$1,850n=106	$2,795n=57	$3,500n=33
Cambie	$1,875n=14	$3,525n=24	$4,500n=24
Kerrisdale-Oakridge	$1,900n=69	$3,344n=120	$4,600n=61
Kerrisdale	$1,900n=9	$3,750n=55	$3,600n=5
Kensington-Renfrew	$1,910n=210	$2,450n=255	$3,100n=119
Commercial Drive	$2,137n=4	$3,200n=9	$3,300n=9
Mount Pleasant-Cambie	$2,265n=135	$3,200n=101	$4,500n=60
Kitsilano-Arbutus	$2,395n=171	$3,500n=158	$4,650n=49
Fairview-South Granville	$2,450n=133	$3,645n=101	$5,075n=40
Mount Pleasant	$2,500n=25	$3,200n=25	$3,500n=15
Downtown & West End	$2,500n=698	$3,950n=633	$6,900n=89
Olympic Village	$2,550n=33	$3,600n=83	$6,500n=4
Gastown-Chinatown-DTES	$2,560n=96	$3,800n=39	$4,300n=14
Riley Park	$2,595n=17	$3,400n=25	$3,800n=10
Kitsilano	$2,600n=77	$3,600n=140	$4,500n=37
Fairview	$2,635n=33	$3,500n=53	$4,800n=11
UBC-Point Grey-Dunbar	$2,690n=113	$3,500n=174	$4,748n=134
West End	$2,750n=33	$3,800n=43	$4,850n=3
Downtown	$2,770n=342	$3,900n=563	$4,980n=51
Coal Harbour	$2,880n=6	$3,990n=11	$10,600n=8
South Granville	$2,900n=8	$3,500n=15	$4,500n=11
Chinatown	$2,950n=25	$3,800n=16	$4,900n=3
Yaletown	$2,950n=54	$4,500n=69	$7,390n=27
Gastown	$2,995n=18	$6,800n=9	—
UBC	$2,999n=81	$3,800n=120	$4,800n=25

Data: Median asking rents from active listings. Sample size (n) indicates number of listings used. Neighbourhoods with fewer than 4 listings excluded. Updated monthly.

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