Average rent in Nanaimo for a 2-bedroom (2026)
New 2-bedroom leases in Nanaimo average $2,261 a month (Rentals.ca, September 2026). Across all renters, including long-time tenants, the average is $1,895 (CMHC, October 2025).
| Benchmark | 2-bedroom |
|---|---|
| All renters (CMHC, Oct 2025) | $1,895 |
| New leases (Rentals.ca, September 2026) | $2,261 |
At $1,895, a 2-bedroom in Nanaimo is 8% below the British Columbia average ($2,053).
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, Oct 2025: average rent by bedroom and survey zone (purpose-built, all tenants). These are averages for purpose-built rental apartments and include long-time tenants, so new leases are usually higher.
Asking rent source: Rentals.ca & Urbanation National Rent Report, Oct 2026: average asking rent by city and bedroom, September 2026.
What people here told us
Community stats appear here once at least 5 people have checked their rent for a 2-bedroom in Nanaimo, so no one can be identified.
Check your Nanaimo 2-bedroom rent in 10 seconds →2-bedroom rent by zone
- Centre · $1,771
- South · $1,682
- North & Periphery · $2,049
Common questions
What is the average 2-bedroom rent in Nanaimo?
The average 2-bedroom rent across all renters in Nanaimo is $1,895 a month (CMHC Rental Market Survey, October 2025). It includes long-time tenants, so it runs below what new renters are asked.
How much is a new 2-bedroom lease in Nanaimo?
The average asking rent for a 2-bedroom in Nanaimo is $2,261 a month (Rentals.ca and Urbanation, September 2026, city-wide, all listing types).
How do I know if I'm overpaying for a 2-bedroom in Nanaimo?
If you moved in 2024 or later, compare with the asking rent; if earlier, compare with the CMHC average. Our free check does this for you in about 10 seconds and shows how you compare with others who checked.
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