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 November 2026, the average rent in Nanaimo, BC is $1,942 per month, which is 2% higher than the national average rent of $1,913 per month.
AVERAGE RENT
$1,942
-7.3%-$153 decrease month-over-month
-4.7%-$97 decrease year-over-year
AVAILABLE RENTALS
41
APARTMENTS
HOUSES
TOWNHOUSES
Average rent by number of bedrooms
| Floor plan type | Average rent |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1,821 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,169 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,772 |
| 4 Bedrooms | — |
| All | $1,942 |
As of November 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Nanaimo, BC is $1,821 per month, followed by $2,169 for a 2 bedroom rental, and $2,772 for a 3 bedroom rental.
| Floor plan type | Average rent |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1,595 |
| 2 Bedrooms | — |
| 3 Bedrooms | — |
| 4 Bedrooms | — |
| All | $1,595 |
As of November 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Nanaimo, BC is $1,595 per month.
| Floor plan type | Average rent |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1,736 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,995 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,995 |
| 4 Bedrooms | — |
| All | $1,826 |
As of November 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Nanaimo, BC is $1,736 per month, followed by $1,995 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 decreased by -3% compared to the previous year, which is a $71 decrease.
This year (2026)
Last year (2025)
Rent distribution
67% of rentals have rent of $1,500-$2,199/month
Rental price range
The price range for rentals is $1,350 to $2,995.
