Vancouver rent calculator
Are You Paying Too Much Rent in Vancouver?
Don't sign a lease until you check this. Your rent vs. 427 advertised listings across 17 Vancouver neighbourhoods — updated July 2026.
Data last updated: July 2026
Example: East Vancouver, 1 bedroom
$1,989median/month
Typical range $1,725–$2,200 · 13 listings
Rent calculator
Enter the apartment details and the monthly rent. We score all 427 listings for similarity and show the median of the closest matches.
What the data shows
Three findings from 377 whole-unit listings collected up to August 2026. Asking rents, not signed leases.
UBC costs $1,515 more a month than Strathcona
| Highest median | UBC | $3,465 |
| Lowest median | Strathcona | $1,950 |
Each extra bedroom adds a lot
| Studio | $2,000 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,395 |
| 2 Bedroom | $3,050 |
Half of all listings sit between $2,075 and $3,275
The city-wide median is $2,500 a month. See the full average rent in Vancouver breakdown.
How it works
You describe the apartment. Every listing gets a similarity score, with neighbourhood and bedrooms counting most, then size, bathrooms and features. We keep the closest matches, drop unusual outliers, and show the median and typical range. Shared rooms are only compared with other shared rooms. Read the methodology
Vancouver rent by neighbourhood
Median rents for each neighbourhood in the dataset.
Average rent in Burnaby
Median $2,500/mo · 40 listings
Average rent in Cambie
Median $3,280/mo · 15 listings
Average rent in Coal Harbour
Median $2,980/mo · 23 listings
Average rent in Downtown Vancouver
Median $2,600/mo · 33 listings
Average rent in East Vancouver
Median $2,050/mo · 32 listings
Average rent in Fairview
Median $2,635/mo · 10 listings
Average rent in Gastown
Median $2,450/mo · 13 listings
Average rent in Kerrisdale
Median $2,600/mo · 17 listings
Average rent in Kitsilano
Median $2,500/mo · 27 listings
Average rent in Mount Pleasant
Median $2,225/mo · 28 listings
Average rent in North Vancouver
Median $2,111/mo · 19 listings
Average rent in Olympic Village
Median $2,750/mo · 23 listings
Average rent in South Vancouver
Median $2,280/mo · 23 listings
Average rent in Strathcona
Median $1,950/mo · 9 listings
Average rent in UBC
Median $3,465/mo · 20 listings
Average rent in West End
Median $2,048/mo · 26 listings
Average rent in Yaletown
Median $2,800/mo · 15 listings
Vancouver rent by bedroom
Median advertised rent for each unit size in the dataset.
Studio rent in Vancouver
Median $2,000/mo · 65 listings
1 Bedroom rent in Vancouver
Median $2,395/mo · 128 listings
2 Bedroom rent in Vancouver
Median $3,050/mo · 112 listings
3 Bedroom rent in Vancouver
Median $3,475/mo · 64 listings
Shared rent in Vancouver
Median $1,310/mo · 50 listings
Vancouver rent guides
Answers to common Vancouver rent questions, each built from the same listing data.
How Much Is Rent in Vancouver?
How Much Is Studio apartment in Vancouver?
How Much Is 1 bedroom apartment in Vancouver?
How Much Is 2 bedroom apartment in Vancouver?
How Much Is 3 bedroom apartment in Vancouver?
How Much Is a Shared Room in Vancouver?
Browse all Vancouver rent guides · Is my rent fair? · How Rent Reveal calculates rent
Common questions
What is the average rent in Vancouver?
In Rent Reveal's 2026 Vancouver dataset the median advertised rent is $2,500 per month and the average is $2,725, across 377 listings in 17 neighbourhoods. These are advertised asking rents from the listings Rent Reveal has collected, not an official government statistic.
What is the average 1-bedroom rent in Vancouver?
The median advertised rent for a 1 bedroom in the dataset is $2,395 per month across 128 listings. Rent for a one bedroom varies widely by neighbourhood, so the neighbourhood pages give a closer comparison.
Which Vancouver neighbourhoods have the cheapest rent?
Within Rent Reveal's dataset the lowest median advertised rents are in Strathcona (median $1,950/month), West End (median $2,048/month), East Vancouver (median $2,050/month). This reflects only the listings collected for each neighbourhood and the mix of unit sizes advertised there, so it is a snapshot of current asking rents rather than a definitive ranking of Vancouver.
How does Rent Reveal calculate whether I'm overpaying?
You enter the neighbourhood, bedroom and bathroom count, approximate size and features of an apartment. Rent Reveal scores every listing in the dataset for similarity to your apartment, keeps the closest comparables, removes statistical outliers and reports the median of that comparable set as the expected market rent, along with a typical range.
What factors affect apartment rent in Vancouver?
Rent Reveal's comparison uses neighbourhood, bedroom count (including studios and shared rooms), bathrooms, square footage, parking, in-suite laundry, balcony, building amenities and whether utilities are included. Neighbourhood and bedroom count carry the most weight.
How accurate is Rent Reveal?
Rent Reveal gives an estimate based on comparable advertised listings. Actual rents vary with condition, view, floor level, renovations and current market conditions, and the dataset does not capture every listing, so treat the result as a reference point rather than a valuation.
Where does Rent Reveal's rental data come from?
The figures come from a dataset of advertised Vancouver rental listings collected in 2026. They are asking rents from public listings, not modelled forecasts, signed leases or government survey data.
Is the calculator free to use?
Yes. The calculator, the Vancouver rent overview and every neighbourhood and bedroom page are free and require no account.
Can I use this to negotiate my rent?
Many renters use the comparable median and range as evidence when discussing rent with a landlord. Rent Reveal provides informational estimates of market conditions only and is not financial, legal or tenancy advice.