Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gabriola Island, BC from $1,500 (68 Rentals)

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$1,495 - $1,595

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Feb 1

238-238 Selby St

NanaimoBCV9R 2R3
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Camellia At The Gardens
$1,750 - $2,000Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Camellia At The Gardens

10820 No. 5 RdRichmond, BC V6W 0B5
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Chelsea Place
$1,775Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chelsea Place

525 11th StNew Westminster, BC V3M 4G5
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Salish Sands
$1,795 - $1,9501 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Salish Sands

115 McMillian StParksville, BC V9P 0J2
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Gabriola Island, BC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gabriola Island Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gabriola Island, BC is a Studio unit found at Drinkwater Place Apartments priced from $1,500. Blair House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,570. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gabriola Island apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Drinkwater Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Blair HouseBachelorStudio,1BA$1,570
Mainstreet Duncan Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,650
Summerhill Place1 Bed 1 Bath 1820 B1BR,1BA$1,650
8675 French1 Bed Promotional price for 12 months1BR,1BA$1,709
Cartier StreetStudio Promotional Price For 12 Months*Studio,1BA$1,749
8735 Selkirk1 Bed Promotional price1BR,1BA$1,777
NovareBachelor HStudio,1BA$1,795
Katherine AnneStudio Promotional PriceStudio,1BA$1,887
Chroma0 Bedroom(s) and 1 Bathroom(s)Studio,1BA$1,889

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gabriola Island, BC and Nearby

As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gabriola Island area is the $2.98 price per square foot 2 Bedroom(s) and 2 Bathroom(s) Model at 33 Water Street in the in the Downtown Vancouver neighborhood starting from $5,300. The second greatest value Gabriola Island apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at False Creek Residences starting at $3,480 with a $3.42 price per square foot in the Downtown Vancouver neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gabriola Island apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
33 Water Street2 Bedroom(s) and 2 Bathroom(s)2BR,2BA$2.98
False Creek ResidencesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.42
Metro Pointe Burnabytwo bedrooms2BR,2BA$3.05
Mainstreet Duncan Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.20
Langara GardensHigh-Rise LD ONE_BEDROOM1BR,1BA$2.99
8735 Selkirk8735 Selkirk - Plan D1BR,1BA$3.13
VistaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.17
Horizon Towers1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$3.28
Summerhill Place1 Bed 1 Bath 1820 B1BR,1BA$3.11
Blair HouseBachelorStudio ,1BA$3.49

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gabriola Island Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Gabriola Island?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Gabriola Island is at Drinkwater Place Apartments listed at $1,500.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gabriola Island Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gabriola Island Apartment is $1,650 at Summerhill Place.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Gabriola Island Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gabriola Island is starting from $1,650 at Mainstreet Duncan Apartments.

What is the most affordable Gabriola Island Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Gabriola Island Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Drinkwater Place Apartments and starts from $2,400.

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