What's the average rent in Nanaimo, BC?
Rental Market Trends in Nanaimo, BC
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SOURCE: TRULIA DATA
Rental market highlights
As of September 2026, the average rent in Nanaimo, BC is $2,095 per month, which is 8% higher than the national average rent of $1,948 per month.
AVERAGE RENT
$2,095
7.8%$151 increase month-over-month
7.0%$137 increase year-over-year
AVAILABLE RENTALS
32
APARTMENTS
HOUSES
TOWNHOUSES
Average rent by number of bedrooms
| Floor plan type | Average rent |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1,889 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,199 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,770 |
| 4 Bedrooms | — |
| All | $2,095 |
As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Nanaimo, BC is $1,889 per month, followed by $2,199 for a 2 bedroom rental, and $2,770 for a 3 bedroom rental.
| Floor plan type | Average rent |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | — |
| 2 Bedrooms | — |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,517 |
| 4 Bedrooms | — |
| All | $3,517 |
As of September 2026, the average rent for a 3 bedroom townhome in Nanaimo, BC is $3,517 per month.
| Floor plan type | Average rent |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1,793 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,099 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,995 |
| 4 Bedrooms | — |
| All | $2,095 |
As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Nanaimo, BC is $1,793 per month, followed by $2,099 for a 2 bedroom apartment, and $2,995 for a 3 bedroom apartment.
Average rent trends and rent ranges
Average rent price over time
In the past year, rent has increased by +8% compared to the previous year, which is a +$152 increase.
This year (2026)
Last year (2025)
Rent distribution
71% of rentals have rent of $1,500-$2,199/month
Rental price range
The price range for rentals is $1,525 to $2,995.
