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What renters pay in North Vancouver

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


City: Vancouver, British ColumbiaLast updated: July 20269 local submissions

North Vancouver rents are 4% below the Vancouver average.

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North Vancouver sits across the water from downtown, with mountain and trail access and a SeaBus link from Lonsdale Quay. The housing runs from newer purpose-built rentals along Lonsdale to more car-dependent suburban areas, so rents can vary a lot by location and building.

Rent snapshot

Estimated fair rent in North Vancouver

Unit typeEstimated range / moConfidence
Studio$1,750 to $2,400More data needed
1 bedroom$2,350 to $3,250More data needed
2 bedroom$3,050 to $4,200More data needed
3 bedroom$3,850 to $5,350More data needed
3+ bedroom$4,650 to $6,450More data needed

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

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 North Vancouver high or low?

North Vancouver rents run 4% below the Vancouver average for comparable units. The Lonsdale corridor has the newer rentals and the SeaBus link, while elsewhere expect a car-dependent suburban life at a lower price.

Sitting below the Vancouver average does not automatically make a unit a bargain. Older buildings, fewer extras, or a longer commute can all explain a lower rent, so it is worth weighing what you give up alongside what you save.

Help build better data for North Vancouver

North Vancouver has growing local data with 5-9 recent submissions. Confidence improves as more renters submit. Anonymous submissions make the North Vancouver 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 North Vancouver.
  • 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 North Vancouver

  • SeaBus from Lonsdale Quay is the main transit link to downtown. 12 minutes across, then onto SkyTrain. Reliable but ends earlier than the SkyTrain network.
  • Lonsdale corridor has the densest amenities and the most newer purpose-built rentals. Outside Lonsdale, expect a car-dependent suburban life.
  • Mountain access (Grouse, Cypress, Seymour) and trail access are real lifestyle differentiators for outdoorsy renters.
  • Compare by unit type. Bachelor, 1 bedroom, and 2 bedroom rents vary widely in North Vancouver. 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 North Vancouver

What is the average rent in North Vancouver?

The estimated fair range for a 1 bedroom in North Vancouver, Metro Vancouver is $2,350 to $3,250 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. North Vancouver rents run 4% below the Vancouver average for comparable units. The snapshot table above shows every unit type and the evidence behind each one.

Is North Vancouver more expensive than the rest of Vancouver?

North Vancouver rents run 4% below the Vancouver average for comparable units. The Lonsdale corridor has the newer rentals and the SeaBus link, while elsewhere expect a car-dependent suburban life at a lower price. 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 North Vancouver?

The data improves when more renters contribute. Your submission makes the North Vancouver benchmark better for the next renter checking their rent here. Submission takes about a minute and stays anonymous. North Vancouver has growing local data with 5-9 recent submissions. Confidence improves as more renters submit.

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: July 2026.

What if there is not enough data for North Vancouver?

When local submissions are limited, the estimate relies primarily on CMHC and Rentals.ca data adjusted for North Vancouver. Confidence labels in the table make this clear. The more renters in North Vancouver 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 · North Vancouver 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 July 2026.