Average rent in Nanaimo for a studio (2026)
Across all renters, including long-time tenants, the average is $1,244 (CMHC, October 2025).
| Benchmark | Studio |
|---|---|
| All renters (CMHC, Oct 2025) | $1,244 |
At $1,244, a studio in Nanaimo is 19% below the British Columbia average ($1,528).
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.
What people here told us
Community stats appear here once at least 5 people have checked their rent for a studio in Nanaimo, so no one can be identified.
Check your Nanaimo studio rent in 10 seconds →Studio rent by zone
- Centre · $1,373
- South · $1,068
- North & Periphery · $1,366
Common questions
What is the average studio rent in Nanaimo?
The average studio rent across all renters in Nanaimo is $1,244 a month (CMHC Rental Market Survey, October 2025). It includes long-time tenants, so it runs below what new renters are asked.
How do I know if I'm overpaying for a studio 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.
Other sizes in Nanaimo
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