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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Vancouver Rent Index 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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Vancouver Rent Index 2026

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