Nanaimo, BC rental market
Last updated August 8, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Nanaimo, BC is $1,979.
$1,979
-$44
+$139
35
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,499 to $2,850.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,500 | 1 |
| $1,600 | 1 |
| $1,700 | 5 |
| $1,800 | 6 |
| $1,900 | 6 |
| $2,000 | 2 |
| $2,100 | 4 |
| $2,200 | 4 |
| $2,300 | 1 |
| $2,400 | 3 |
| $2,500 | 1 |
| $2,600 | 1 |
| $2,800+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $139 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,760 | $1,884 |
| Feb | $1,872 | $1,947 |
| Mar | $1,920 | $1,883 |
| Apr | $1,903 | $1,931 |
| May | $1,900 | $1,865 |
| Jun | $1,912 | $1,953 |
| Jul | $1,914 | $2,077 |
| Aug | $1,862 | $1,998 |
| Sep | $1,919 | No data |
| Oct | $1,920 | No data |
| Nov | $1,867 | No data |
| Dec | $1,900 | 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 6% lower than the national average.
$1,979
$2,100
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Nanaimo, BC?
The average rent in Nanaimo, BC is $1,979.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Nanaimo, BC?
Houses in Nanaimo, BC rent between $1,499 - $2,850 with an average rent of $1,979.
3. How has the rent in Nanaimo, BC changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Nanaimo, BC increased by $139
4. How much has the rent in Nanaimo, BC increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Nanaimo, BC decreased by $44
5. How many available rentals are there in Nanaimo, BC?
There are currently 35 rentals available in Nanaimo, BC.
6. How do rent prices in Nanaimo, BC compare with the national average?
The average rent in Nanaimo, BC is $1,979 — 5.76% lower the national average of $2,100.