Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gabriola Island, BC from $1,500 (73 Rentals)

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property at 3853 W 15th Ave

$900 - $1,000

8 Bedroom Rentals

Available May 1

3853 W 15th Ave

VancouverBCV6R 3A1
property at 3550 W 39th Ave

$1,000 - $1,100

3 To 6 Bedroom Rentals

Available May 1

3550 W 39th Ave

VancouverBCV6N 3A5

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Mainstreet Duncan Apartments
$1,550 - $1,6501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mainstreet Duncan Apartments

5801 Alderlea StDuncan, BC V9L 3V4
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property at 501 Sixth St

$1,595

1 Bedroom Rentals

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501 Sixth St

NanaimoBCV9R 5W6
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Chelsea Place
$1,675Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chelsea Place

525 11th StNew Westminster, BC V3M 4G5
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Camellia At The Gardens
$1,690 - $2,050Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Camellia At The Gardens

10820 No. 5 RdRichmond, BC V6W 0B5
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The Meridian
$1,695 - $2,5851 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Meridian

107 Evans StDuncan, BC V9L 1P5
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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 $1,550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gabriola Island apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Drinkwater Place ApartmentsStudio/ 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,500
Blair HouseBachelorStudio,1BA$1,550
Mainstreet Duncan Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,650
Camellia At The GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,690
Rutherford Place ApartmentsOpen Plan One BedroomStudio,1BA$1,690
8675 FrenchStudio Promotional Price For12 Months*Studio,1BA$1,717
Summerhill Place1 Bed 1 Bath 1820 B1BR,1BA$1,795
North Point Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,815
VistaStudioStudio,1BA$1,825
Cartier Street1 Bed Promotional price for 12 months*1BR,1BA$1,878

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

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gabriola Island area is the $2.55 price per square foot 2BR+1/5BA Model at Seafair in the starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Gabriola Island apartment is the two bedrooms Model at Metro Pointe Burnaby starting at $2,695 with a $2.84 price per square foot . 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.
Seafair2BR+1/5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.55
Metro Pointe Burnabytwo bedrooms2BR,2BA$2.84
Shannon Mews & Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.98
RIVA ResidencesE92BR,2BA$3.33
Mainstreet Duncan Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.20
VistaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.80
Amber Lodge1BR +1BA1BR,1BA$3.00
8735 Selkirk8735 Selkirk - Plan A1BR,1BA$3.34
North Point Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.24
Summerhill Place1 Bed 1 Bath 1820 B1BR,1BA$3.38

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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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