
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gabriola Island, BC from $1,500 (81 Rentals)
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Blair House

Summerhill Place

Rutherford Place Apartments

Novare

Ambleside

Amber Lodge

North Point Apartments

8675 French

8735 Selkirk
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Horizon Towers

3583 Kingsway

1373 West 73rd

Cartier Street

Vista

The Artiste

The Duke

Queens Garden Apartments

Shannon Mews

The Elms
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Edmonds Heights

855 Jervis

Spencer House

1580 Haro

Archetype Residences

The Sherlan

SIGNAL at Marine Gateway

Haven Apartments

Yaletown

Maple + 41
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Forte

Faber Block

3853 W 15th Ave

3550 W 39th Ave

3615 Georgia St

1694 King John Way

244-244 Selby St

Mainstreet Duncan Apartments

238-238 Selby St

501 Sixth St
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Chelsea Place

Camellia At The Gardens

430-430 Stewart Ave

250-250 Selby St

The Meridian

1595-1595 Boundary Crescent

5 Needham St

6142 Brickyard Rd

1900 Bowen Rd

6517 Peregrine Rd
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Gabriola Island, BC Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gabriola Island?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriola Island Studio Apartments | $2,219 | $1,500 | $4,000 |
| Gabriola Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,434 | $1,700 | $4,395 |
| Gabriola Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,338 | $1,995 | $6,200 |
| Gabriola Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,045 | $2,400 | $7,500 |
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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. Mainstreet Duncan Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gabriola Island apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinkwater Place Apartments | Studio/ 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| Mainstreet Duncan Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Rutherford Place Apartments | Open Plan One Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $1,690 |
| Summerhill Place | Bachelor 1805 A | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| Novare | Bachelor B | Studio,1BA | $1,745 |
| Ambleside | Studio / 1 Bath • 483 SF | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| North Point Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,815 |
| 8675 French | 1 Bed Promotional price for 12 months | 1BR,1BA | $1,817 |
| 8735 Selkirk | 1 Bed Promotional price | 1BR,1BA | $1,817 |
| Horizon Towers | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $1,855 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gabriola Island, BC and Nearby
As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gabriola Island area is the $2.84 price per square foot two bedrooms Model at Metro Pointe Burnaby in the starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Gabriola Island apartment is the Studio / 1 Bath • 483 SF Model at Ambleside starting at $1,750 with a $2.19 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Gabriola Island apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Pointe Burnaby | two bedrooms | 2BR,2BA | $2.84 |
| Ambleside | Studio / 1 Bath • 483 SF | Studio ,1BA | $2.19 |
| Mainstreet Duncan Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Vista | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
| Queens Garden Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.03 |
| Horizon Towers | 1 Bed 1 Bath E | 1BR,1BA | $3.35 |
| Blair House | Elite 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
| 8735 Selkirk | 8735 Selkirk - Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $3.34 |
| North Point Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $3.24 |
| Summerhill Place | 1 Bed 1 Bath 1820 B | 1BR,1BA | $3.44 |
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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 $1,700 at Drinkwater Place Apartments.
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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