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What renters pay in Dunbar

Compare rents in Dunbar using public CMHC data, Rentals.ca market listings, and anonymous submissions from renters who live here.


City: Vancouver, British ColumbiaLast updated: September 20262 local submissions

Dunbar rents are 5% above the Vancouver average.

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Dunbar is a quiet, family-friendly west-side neighbourhood near UBC and Pacific Spirit Park. The housing is mostly the upper floors of single-family homes plus older 3-4 storey walk-ups, so rents can vary a lot by house and building.

Rent snapshot

Estimated fair rent in Dunbar

Unit typeEstimated range / moConfidence
Studio$1,850 to $2,600More data needed
1 bedroom$2,500 to $3,450More data needed
2 bedroom$3,250 to $4,500More data needed
3 bedroom$4,100 to $5,700More data needed
3+ bedroom$5,000 to $6,900More data needed

Ranges combine CMHC Rental Market Survey, Rentals.ca market listings, and anonymous renter submissions. Confidence rises as more renters in Dunbar submit. Last updated September 2026.

Only fewer than 5 renters have shared their rent in Dunbar so far. Help improve this estimate: adding your rent takes about a minute and stays anonymous. Until then the ranges above come from public CMHC and Rentals.ca data adjusted for Dunbar.

Privacy comes first. We never collect your name or email and we never display individual rent submissions on this page. The numbers above are aggregated ranges across many anonymous submissions. Read the privacy policy.

Local context

Are rents in Dunbar high or low?

Dunbar rents run 5% above the Vancouver average for comparable units. UBC proximity drives demand, so the limited supply gets competitive each September and units near Pacific Spirit Park rent at a small premium.

Because Dunbar sits above the Vancouver average, asking rents here often reflect newer buildings, recent renovations, or a location renters will pay a premium for. Two units at the same advertised price can still differ once you account for what is included, so compare the full picture before signing.

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We are still building stronger data coverage for Dunbar. Add your rent anonymously to improve this page. Anonymous submissions make the Dunbar benchmark sharper for the next renter who lands here.

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How this estimate was built

Data sources

This page combines three sources, in order of how much weight each carries once enough local data exists:

  • Anonymous renter submissions. Real rents reported by renters in Dunbar.
  • CMHC Rental Market Survey. Annual data covering purpose-built rentals.
  • Rentals.ca market listings. Used for market context. Listings show asking rents, not necessarily signed rents.

Results are grouped by neighbourhood and unit type. Individual submissions are never shown publicly.

Read the full methodology

For renters

Before renting in Dunbar

  • UBC proximity drives demand. Faculty, postdocs and graduate students compete for the limited rental supply, especially in September.
  • Rental stock is mostly upper floors of single-family homes plus older 3-4 storey walk-ups. Few high-rises.
  • Pacific Spirit Park access (right next to UBC) is a major lifestyle draw. Units on the west side of Dunbar near the park rent at a small premium.
  • Compare by unit type. Bachelor, 1 bedroom, and 2 bedroom rents vary widely in Dunbar. Use the snapshot table above for the right benchmark.
  • Check what is included. A unit at the top of the range may include heat, water, or parking. A bare unit at the same price is more expensive in practice.
  • Ask about parking. Indoor parking can add $100 to $250 per month depending on the building.
  • Compare building age and condition. A renovated unit in a newer building often rents above the neighbourhood range.
  • Ask about rent increase rules. In BC, annual rent increases are capped at the provincial guideline for all existing tenancies.
  • Compare asking rent with reported rent. Listing sites show asking rents. Anonymous submissions help show what renters report paying.
Frequently asked questions

FAQ for renters in Dunbar

What is the average rent in Dunbar?

The estimated fair range for a 1 bedroom in Dunbar, Vancouver is $2,500 to $3,450 per month. It comes from public rental market survey data only: there are fewer than five recent renter reports for this unit type here, and we do not publish figures drawn from fewer than five. Dunbar rents run 5% above the Vancouver average for comparable units. The snapshot table above shows every unit type and the evidence behind each one.

Is Dunbar more expensive than the rest of Vancouver?

Dunbar rents run 5% above the Vancouver average for comparable units. UBC proximity drives demand, so the limited supply gets competitive each September and units near Pacific Spirit Park rent at a small premium. Use this as a benchmark, not a final appraisal. Building age, condition, floor, and what is included (heat, parking, laundry) affect individual rents.

How does FairRent calculate rent benchmarks?

We combine public CMHC Rental Market Survey data, Rentals.ca market listing data, and anonymous renter submissions. CMHC data is comprehensive but lags. Listings show asking rents. Anonymous submissions show what renters report paying. The blend gets more accurate as more renters contribute.

Is my rent submission anonymous?

We never ask for your name, email, phone number or exact address, and none of those are stored. A report holds your neighbourhood, unit type, monthly rent, whether you told us a move-in year, the city, and whether parking or utilities are included. Like any website, our hosting and analytics providers process technical data such as IP addresses to serve and measure the site; that data is never attached to a report. We publish only grouped figures and never one drawn from fewer than five reports. What we cannot promise is that identification is impossible: a person who already knew a great deal about your home might still recognise it in a small neighbourhood, and no anonymous dataset can rule that out.

Does FairRent show my exact address?

No. We never display individual rent submissions publicly. We only show grouped data: ranges, medians, and confidence labels by neighbourhood and unit type. Your submission becomes one of many anonymous data points feeding the neighbourhood benchmark.

Why should I submit my rent in Dunbar?

The data improves when more renters contribute. Your submission makes the Dunbar benchmark better for the next renter checking their rent here. Submission takes about a minute and stays anonymous. We are still building stronger data coverage for Dunbar. Add your rent anonymously to improve this page.

How often is this page updated?

Renter reports feed in continuously and reports older than two years drop out, so the local part of this page moves on its own. The market survey figures behind it are reviewed by hand, most recently June 2026; there is no automatic monthly refresh, and we would rather say so than imply the number is fresher than it is. Last renter report used here: September 2026.

What if there is not enough data for Dunbar?

When local submissions are limited, the estimate relies primarily on CMHC and Rentals.ca data adjusted for Dunbar. Confidence labels in the table make this clear. The more renters in Dunbar submit, the stronger the local benchmark gets.

Is this legal or financial advice?

No. FairRent provides market estimates for information only. Results are not professional appraisals, legal opinions, or official determinations. For rent disputes or formal proceedings, consult a licensed paralegal or your provincial tenant rights organization.

FairRent Canada · Vancouver Rent Calculator · Dunbar rent data. Sources: CMHC Rental Market Survey, Rentals.ca market listings, anonymous renter submissions. Results are estimates only. Not legal, financial, or real estate advice. Last updated September 2026.