Nanaimo, BC rental market
What is the average rent in Nanaimo, BC?
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Nanaimo, BC is $2,095.
Average rent
$2,095
Month-over-month change
+$59
Year-over-year change
+$100
Available rentals
33
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,550 to $2,995.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,500 | 1 |
| $1,600 | 1 |
| $1,700 | 4 |
| $1,800 | 6 |
| $1,900 | 5 |
| $2,000 | 3 |
| $2,100 | 4 |
| $2,200 | 5 |
| $2,300 | 2 |
| $2,400 | 1 |
| $2,500 | 2 |
| $2,900+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $100 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,884 | $1,995 |
| Feb | $1,947 | $1,979 |
| Mar | $1,883 | $1,887 |
| Apr | $1,931 | $1,932 |
| May | $1,865 | $1,973 |
| Jun | $1,953 | $1,980 |
| Jul | $2,077 | $2,113 |
| Aug | $1,998 | $1,939 |
| Sep | $1,940 | $2,092 |
| Oct | $2,000 | No data |
| Nov | $2,066 | No data |
| Dec | $2,093 | No data |
Market temperature
The Nanaimo, BC rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Nanaimo, BC is 5% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
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