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 Jan / 2026, the average rent in Vancouver is $1,737 per month, a 1.59% decrease from last years average of $1,765.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Vancouver?

In Vancouver, studios rent for $1,390 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,573 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,774 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,163 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 492 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 699 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,001 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,246 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Vancouver?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Vancouver include Maplewood ($1,239/month), Meadow Homes ($1,348/month), and Burton Ridge ($1,403/month), all below the citywide average of $1,737.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Vancouver?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Vancouver are Esther Short ($2,148/month), Arnada ($2,188/month), and Countryside Woods ($2,476/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 59% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Vancouver?

In Vancouver, 50% of households rent while 50% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 20, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Vancouver is $1,737, a 1.59% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,765.

Studio Apartments at $1,390 offer the most budget-friendly option with 492 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 699 square feet for $1,573, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,774 offer 1,001 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,246 sq ft) for $2,163, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Vancouver, WA

Last updated: February 20, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,737	911 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,390	492 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,573	699 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,774	1,001 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,163	1,246 sq. ft.

Vancouver, WA rent trends

Rental prices in Vancouver, WA have decreased by 1.59% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,765 to $1,737.

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

The largest share of rentals in Vancouver, WA (59%) 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?

39,993 or 50% of the households in Vancouver, WA are renter-occupied while 39,754 or 50% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Vancouver?

Maplewood $1,239/month

Meadow Homes $1,348/month

Burton Ridge $1,403/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,737/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Vancouver?

Esther Short $2,148/month

Arnada $2,188/month

Countryside Woods $2,476/month

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

Average Rent in Vancouver, WA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Countryside Woods	$2,476
Arnada	$2,188
Esther Short	$2,148
Hough	$1,960
First Place - Hearthwood	$1,937
Fisher's Landing East	$1,872
Bennington	$1,797
Pacific Community Park	$1,762
Kevanna Park	$1,761
Riveridge	$1,757
Ogden	$1,749
Fircrest	$1,711
Vancouver Mall	$1,706
North Image	$1,692
Ellsworth Springs	$1,682
Landover Sharmel	$1,676
Cascade Highlands	$1,586
Bagley Downs	$1,580
Bella Vista - Lewis&Clark Woods	$1,556
West Minnehaha	$1,547
Evergreen Shores	$1,543
North Garrison Heights	$1,497
Rose Village	$1,492
Vancouver Heights	$1,482
Burton Ridge	$1,403
Meadow Homes	$1,348
Maplewood	$1,239

Vancouver | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Arnada is 39% higher than in Bagley Downs

$2,188

Arnada rent is 26% higher than Vancouver average

Average Rent $2,188

$1,580

Bagley Downs rent is 9% lower than Vancouver average

Average Rent $1,580

How Vancouver Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Vancouver	$1,737
Seattle	$2,242
Tacoma	$1,744
Pullman	$1,424
Spokane	$1,397
Everett	$1,849
Bellevue	$2,716
Kent	$1,907
Renton	$2,122
Kirkland	$2,510
Lynnwood	$2,094
Portland, OR	$1,702
Beaverton, OR	$1,737
Hillsboro, OR	$1,823
Gresham, OR	$1,619
Tigard, OR	$1,691
Happy Valley, OR	$1,858
Wilsonville, OR	$1,783
Forest Grove, OR	$1,606
Lake Oswego, OR	$1,992
Oregon City, OR	$1,761

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.