What is the average apartment size in Vancouver?

The average size for a Vancouver, WA apartment is 911 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Vancouver?

As of Sep / 2026, the average rent in Vancouver is $1,785 per month, a 1.22% increase from last years average of $1,764.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Vancouver?

In Vancouver, studios rent for $1,452 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,609 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,825 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,231 per month

What is the average apartment size in Vancouver?

The typical apartment in Vancouver offers about 911 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Vancouver?

Studio apartments in Vancouver average 493 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 699 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,000 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,244 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Vancouver?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Vancouver include Maplewood ($1,297/month), Meadow Homes ($1,484/month), and Rose Village ($1,484/month), all below the citywide average of $1,785.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Vancouver?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Vancouver are First Place - Hearthwood ($1,972/month), Hough ($1,979/month), and Esther Short ($2,156/month), often due to premium locations and high-end amenities.

Vancouver, WA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Vancouver?

The typical rent budget in Vancouver ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 60% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Vancouver?

In Vancouver, 49% of households rent while 51% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 30, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Vancouver is $1,785, a 1.22% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,764.

Studio Apartments at $1,452 offer the most budget-friendly option with 493 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 699 square feet for $1,609, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $1,825 offer 1,000 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,244 sq ft) for $2,231, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Vancouver, WA

Last updated: October 30, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,785	911 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,452	493 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,609	699 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,825	1,000 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,231	1,244 sq. ft.

Vancouver, WA rent trends

Rental prices in Vancouver, WA have increased by 1.22% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,764 to $1,785.

What's the typical rent budget in Vancouver, WA?

The largest share of rentals in Vancouver, WA (60%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Vancouver, WA?

40,119 or 49% of the households in Vancouver, WA are renter-occupied while 41,385 or 51% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Vancouver?

Maplewood $1,297/month

Meadow Homes $1,484/month

Rose Village $1,484/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,785/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Vancouver?

First Place - Hearthwood $1,972/month

Hough $1,979/month

Esther Short $2,156/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Vancouver, WA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Esther Short	$2,156
Hough	$1,979
First Place - Hearthwood	$1,972
Bennington	$1,963
Kevanna Park	$1,921
Fisher's Landing East	$1,910
Arnada	$1,816
Riveridge	$1,811
Pacific Community Park	$1,802
Fircrest	$1,775
Ogden	$1,759
Landover Sharmel	$1,727
Ellsworth Springs	$1,720
Vancouver Mall	$1,695
North Image	$1,678
Cascade Highlands	$1,671
West Minnehaha	$1,658
Bella Vista - Lewis&Clark Woods	$1,653
Vancouver Heights	$1,646
Bagley Downs	$1,587
Rose Village	$1,484
Meadow Homes	$1,484
Maplewood	$1,297

Vancouver | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Arnada is 14% higher than in Bagley Downs

$1,816

Arnada rent is 2% higher than Vancouver average

Average Rent $1,816

$1,587

Bagley Downs rent is 11% lower than Vancouver average

Average Rent $1,587

How Vancouver Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Vancouver	$1,785
Seattle	$2,251
Tacoma	$1,779
Spokane	$1,435
Everett	$1,890
Pullman	$1,443
Bellevue	$2,772
Kent	$1,943
Spokane Valley	$1,429
Renton	$2,151
Lynnwood	$2,127
Portland, OR	$1,723
Hillsboro, OR	$1,901
Gresham, OR	$1,617
Beaverton, OR	$1,765
Tigard, OR	$1,711
Happy Valley, OR	$1,860
Wilsonville, OR	$1,878
Lake Oswego, OR	$2,077
Oregon City, OR	$1,806
Tualatin, OR	$1,766

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Vancouver apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.