Vancouver average 1-bed rent: C$2,600/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +-3% Vancouver rents cool for a second year BC 2026 rent cap set at 3% New rental towers ease pressure in Mount Pleasant BC caps annual rent increases (3% in 2026) and only once every 12 months. Security deposits are capped at half a month's rent; pet deposit another half. Vancouver average 1-bed rent: C$2,600/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +-3% Vancouver rents cool for a second year BC 2026 rent cap set at 3% New rental towers ease pressure in Mount Pleasant BC caps annual rent increases (3% in 2026) and only once every 12 months. Security deposits are capped at half a month's rent; pet deposit another half.
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Average rent in Vancouver 2026
Average rent costs by neighbourhood, yearly rent increases and tenant rights in Vancouver. The typical one-bedroom rent is C$2,600 per month, up -3% year on year.
Average rent by neighbourhood
| Neighbourhood | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | Yearly increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coal Harbour | C$3,200 | C$4,600 | +-2.2% |
| Kitsilano | C$2,600 | C$3,700 | +-2.7% |
| Mount Pleasant | C$2,400 | C$3,300 | +-3.4% |
| East Vancouver | C$2,200 | C$3,000 | +-2.1% |
Indicative 2026 figures (per month, CAD). Compare with real tenant-reported rents on RentScore.
Tenant rights in Vancouver
- BC caps annual rent increases (3% in 2026) and only once every 12 months.
- Security deposits are capped at half a month's rent; pet deposit another half.
- Deposits must be returned within 15 days of move-out and address given in writing.
- Disputes go to the Residential Tenancy Branch.
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