What Vancouver actually pays in rent
Real rents from 48 people in the Vancouver area who checked theirs on Am I Overpaying?, compared with CMHC and Rentals.ca. Updated live · Oct 21, 2026.
By unit size
| Unit | What people pay | CMHC avg (all tenants) | Asking rent, new leases |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bed | $1,950 | $1,807 +8% | $2,373 -18% |
| 2-bed | $2,550 | $2,364 +8% | $3,271 -22% |
| 3-bed+ | $3,650 | $2,820 +29% | $3,993 -9% |
Typical = median. CMHC: Vancouver CMA average, Oct 2025, purpose-built rentals including long-time tenants. Asking: Rentals.ca, Sept 2026, new listings. Dens are compared with 1-beds.
By area
Burnaby & New West
$2,250/mo typical · 10 renters
Downtown & West End
$2,200/mo typical · 10 renters
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