Vancouver building rent estimates
These are early rent fairness estimates for large rental buildings in Vancouver, based on public market data, location, unit type, and available anonymous renter submissions. They are not official building ratings, and they do not measure landlord quality, maintenance, safety, or unit condition.
What you pay in Vancouver often reflects SkyTrain and bus access, how walkable the area is, and how close a building sits to downtown, UBC, or SFU, plus everyday things like groceries and the SeaBus. Rents run higher near transit and the downtown peninsula, and ease toward the city's eastern and southern edges.
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Estimated FairRent score. Low confidence. Based on available market signals like neighbourhood, building type, and nearby rent pressure. Needs more anonymous renter submissions before it becomes a verified score.
Estimated FairRent score. Low confidence. Based on available market signals like neighbourhood, building type, and nearby rent pressure. Needs more anonymous renter submissions before it becomes a verified score.
Estimated FairRent score. Low confidence. Based on available market signals like neighbourhood, building type, and nearby rent pressure. Needs more anonymous renter submissions before it becomes a verified score.
Estimated FairRent score. Low confidence. Based on available market signals like neighbourhood, building type, and nearby rent pressure. Needs more anonymous renter submissions before it becomes a verified score.
Estimated FairRent score. Low confidence. Based on available market signals like neighbourhood, building type, and nearby rent pressure. Needs more anonymous renter submissions before it becomes a verified score.
Estimated FairRent score. Low confidence. Based on available market signals like neighbourhood, building type, and nearby rent pressure. Needs more anonymous renter submissions before it becomes a verified score.
Estimated FairRent score. Low confidence. Based on available market signals like neighbourhood, building type, and nearby rent pressure. Needs more anonymous renter submissions before it becomes a verified score.
Estimated FairRent score. Low confidence. Based on available market signals like neighbourhood, building type, and nearby rent pressure. Needs more anonymous renter submissions before it becomes a verified score.
Estimated FairRent score. Low confidence. Based on available market signals like neighbourhood, building type, and nearby rent pressure. Needs more anonymous renter submissions before it becomes a verified score.
Estimated FairRent score. Low confidence. Based on available market signals like neighbourhood, building type, and nearby rent pressure. Needs more anonymous renter submissions before it becomes a verified score.
Estimated FairRent score. Low confidence. Based on available market signals like neighbourhood, building type, and nearby rent pressure. Needs more anonymous renter submissions before it becomes a verified score.
Estimated FairRent score. Low confidence. Based on available market signals like neighbourhood, building type, and nearby rent pressure. Needs more anonymous renter submissions before it becomes a verified score.
What a score can't tell you
A FairRent number is a starting point, not the whole story. Before you sign, it is worth checking a few things in person:
- The real condition of the unit and the building. Photos and averages do not show wear, noise, heat, or water pressure.
- What is included. Heat, water, parking, and laundry change the real cost more than a small gap in advertised rent.
- How responsive management is. Ask current tenants how repairs and questions get handled before you commit.
How the FairRent Canada Score works
Every building score is out of 100. Scores are estimates based on anonymous renter submissions, public rental listings, and local market data. They are not official ratings.
Rent fairness 35 pts
Compares the building's average rent to similar units in the same neighbourhood, adjusting for bedrooms, unit type, amenities, and building type. A building that prices fairly for its category scores well here, whether it is affordable or upscale.
Value for location 15 pts
Looks at whether the rent makes sense for where the building sits. Factors include transit access, walkability, distance to downtown, campus proximity, and local demand.
Building features 15 pts
Scores the amenities renters actually care about: in-unit laundry, parking, air conditioning, gym, concierge, elevator, balcony, pet friendliness, and storage.
Market competitiveness 15 pts
Compares the building to other active listings and renter submissions nearby. A building priced below similar buildings in the area scores higher here.
Renter data confidence 10 pts
Scores how reliable the estimate is based on how much renter data FairRent has collected for that building. More recent submissions from more renters means a more reliable estimate.
Affordability pressure 10 pts
Looks at whether the building is accessible relative to local income and typical renter budgets, especially near student campuses.
Scores improve as more renters submit data. A building with fewer than 5 submissions shows Limited data rather than a score.
Help improve these building rent estimates
Every estimate on this page gets better when more renters submit data. Most buildings show Limited data because we do not have enough anonymous submissions yet. You can change that in about a minute, and your submission stays completely anonymous.
Check my rentVancouver rent by neighbourhood
Rent varies across Vancouver. The benchmarks below are estimated 1 bedroom medians. Open a neighbourhood to see its rent ranges and confidence by unit type.
| Neighbourhood | Est. 1 bed benchmark | vs. Vancouver average |
|---|---|---|
| Coal Harbour | $3,380/mo | +30% |
| Yaletown | $3,250/mo | +25% |
| Kitsilano | $3,172/mo | +22% |
| Downtown Vancouver | $3,120/mo | +20% |
| West End | $3,068/mo | +18% |
| Gastown | $2,990/mo | +15% |
| South Granville | $2,912/mo | +12% |
| Fairview | $2,860/mo | +10% |
| Kerrisdale | $2,808/mo | +8% |
| Dunbar | $2,730/mo | +5% |
| Mount Pleasant | $2,704/mo | +4% |
| Main Street | $2,652/mo | +2% |
| Chinatown | $2,600/mo | 0% |
| Commercial Drive | $2,522/mo | -3% |
| North Vancouver | $2,496/mo | -4% |
| Grandview-Woodland | $2,470/mo | -5% |
| Burnaby | $2,418/mo | -7% |
| Strathcona | $2,418/mo | -7% |
| Richmond | $2,392/mo | -8% |
| New Westminster | $2,210/mo | -15% |
Benchmarks estimated from the CMHC Rental Market Survey and Rentals.ca market listings. Figures are 1 bedroom medians and are not a guarantee of what you will find listed.
Common questions
How does FairRent Canada score rental buildings?
Each building gets a score out of 100 based on six categories: rent fairness (35 points), value for location (15 points), building features and amenities (15 points), market competitiveness (15 points), renter data confidence (10 points), and affordability pressure (10 points). Scores are estimates based on anonymous renter submissions and public rental listings. They are not official ratings.
Why does my building show Limited data?
A score only appears when FairRent has at least 5 renter submissions for that building. Fewer than that and we show Limited data to protect renter privacy and avoid misleading averages. The easiest way to improve your building's score is to submit your own rent anonymously.
Can a high-priced building still score well?
Yes. We do not punish a building just because it is expensive. A luxury building can still score well if its rent is fair compared to similar luxury buildings in the same neighbourhood. The score compares like with like, not luxury buildings to student apartments.
How is this different from a reviews site?
FairRent Canada focuses on rent data, not reviews. We collect anonymous rent amounts and building details from current and past tenants to build a data picture of what renters actually pay. We do not publish reviews, complaints, or accusations about landlords.
Is my submission anonymous?
Yes. We do not collect your name, unit number, email, or any details that could identify you. We group building-level data so individual submissions are never shown on their own. We need at least 3 submissions before showing any average, and at least 5 before publishing a score.
Are these scores legal ratings or official findings?
No. FairRent Canada scores are estimates for general comparison only. They are based on available market data and anonymous submissions. Nothing on this page is legal advice, an official building rating, or a finding about any landlord or property.
FairRent Canada building rent estimates are based on available market data, public rental listings, and anonymous renter submissions. They are not official ratings, legal findings, or guarantees, and they do not measure landlord quality, maintenance, safety, or unit condition. They are meant to help renters compare options and understand local rent patterns. Estimates change as new data comes in. When data is limited, a building shows Limited data or an early estimate rather than a published score. Data sources: CMHC Rental Market Survey, Rentals.ca market listings, anonymous renter submissions.