What is the average apartment size in Vancouver?

The average size for a Vancouver, WA apartment is 910 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 Apr / 2026, the average rent in Vancouver is $1,753 per month, a 1.07% decrease from last years average of $1,772.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Vancouver?

In Vancouver, studios rent for $1,386 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,575 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,806 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,158 per month

What is the average apartment size in Vancouver?

The typical apartment in Vancouver offers about 910 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 491 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 698 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,000 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 ($1,209/month), Meadow Homes ($1,345/month), and Burton Ridge ($1,439/month), all below the citywide average of $1,753.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Vancouver?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Vancouver are Hough ($1,984/month), First Place - Hearthwood ($1,993/month), and Esther Short ($2,161/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 61% 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: May 18, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Vancouver is $1,753, a 1.07% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,772.

Studio Apartments at $1,386 offer the most budget-friendly option with 491 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 698 square feet for $1,575, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,806 offer 1,000 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,246 sq ft) for $2,158, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Vancouver, WA

Last updated: May 18, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,753	910 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,386	491 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,575	698 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,806	1,000 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,158	1,246 sq. ft.

Vancouver, WA rent trends

Rental prices in Vancouver, WA have decreased by 1.07% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,772 to $1,753.

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

The largest share of rentals in Vancouver, WA (61%) 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 $1,209/month

Meadow Homes $1,345/month

Burton Ridge $1,439/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,753/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Vancouver?

Hough $1,984/month

First Place - Hearthwood $1,993/month

Esther Short $2,161/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	$2,161
First Place - Hearthwood	$1,993
Hough	$1,984
Fisher's Landing East	$1,893
Kevanna Park	$1,877
Arnada	$1,824
Bennington	$1,804
Pacific Community Park	$1,791
Fircrest	$1,773
Ogden	$1,711
West Minnehaha	$1,710
Vancouver Mall	$1,703
North Image	$1,703
Ellsworth Springs	$1,697
Landover Sharmel	$1,671
Cascade Highlands	$1,660
Bella Vista - Lewis&Clark Woods	$1,591
Vancouver Heights	$1,569
Bagley Downs	$1,535
Rose Village	$1,480
Burton Ridge	$1,439
Meadow Homes	$1,345
Maplewood	$1,209

Vancouver | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Arnada is 19% higher than in Bagley Downs

$1,824

Arnada rent is 4% higher than Vancouver average

Average Rent $1,824

$1,535

Bagley Downs rent is 12% lower than Vancouver average

Average Rent $1,535

How Vancouver Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Vancouver	$1,753
Seattle	$2,237
Tacoma	$1,789
Pullman	$1,456
Everett	$1,848
Spokane	$1,417
Bellevue	$2,722
Kent	$1,917
Renton	$2,137
Lynnwood	$2,091
Kirkland	$2,542
Portland, OR	$1,716
Beaverton, OR	$1,748
Gresham, OR	$1,604
Hillsboro, OR	$1,844
Tigard, OR	$1,694
Happy Valley, OR	$1,853
Wilsonville, OR	$1,818
Oregon City, OR	$1,806
Lake Oswego, OR	$2,054
Fairview, OR	$1,767

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.