
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Gabriola Island, BC from $1,500 (77 Rentals)
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Blair House

Rutherford Place Apartments

Wall Ambleside

Cartier Street

3583 Kingsway

Novare

Wall Amber Lodge

North Point Apartments

8675 French
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Summerhill Place

1373 West 73rd

Chroma

Queens Garden Apartments

Maple + 41

The Cascades

Horizon Towers

Vista

Wall Shannon Mews

The Elms
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SIGNAL at Marine Gateway

Edmonds Heights

855 Jervis

Spencer House

1326 West 13th

1580 Haro

The Windsor

Wall Yaletown

Archetype Residences

Westward
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Forte

Faber Block

3862 41st Av W

3550 W 39th Ave

3853 W 15th Ave

7951 Thormanby Cres

1100 Smith Ave

3615 Georgia St

244-244 Selby St

238-238 Selby St
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Mainstreet Duncan Apartments

430-430 Stewart Ave

2815 Departure Bay Rd

Chelsea Place

The Meridian

1480-1480 Boundary Crescent

6320 Sentinal Dr

6517 Peregrine Rd

Camellia

177 Armins Pl
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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 | $2,177 | $1,500 | $4,000 |
| Gabriola Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,398 | $1,700 | $4,490 |
| Gabriola Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,302 | $1,995 | $6,200 |
| Gabriola Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,783 | $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 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. 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 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Blair House | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $1,570 |
| Rutherford Place Apartments | Open Plan One Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $1,690 |
| Camellia | PLAN B1 | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| 3583 Kingsway | Studio Promotional Price For 12 Months* | Studio,1BA | $1,786 |
| Novare | Bachelor A | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| 8675 French | 1 Bed Promotional price for 12 months | 1BR,1BA | $1,817 |
| 8735 Selkirk | 1 Bed Promotional price | 1BR,1BA | $1,817 |
| Cartier Street | 1 Bed Promotional price for 12 months* | 1BR,1BA | $1,878 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gabriola Island, BC and Nearby
As of July 24, 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 in the Burnaby neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Gabriola Island apartment is the 1 Bedroom Loft Model at The Artiste starting at $2,400 with a $2.83 price per square foot in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood. 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 |
| The Artiste | 1 Bedroom Loft | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| Vista | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| Queens Garden Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| Wall Ambleside | 1 Bed / 1 Bath • 651 SF | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
| Horizon Towers | 1 Bed 1 Bath G | 1BR,1BA | $3.32 |
| Wall Amber Lodge | 1 Bed / 1 Bath • 618 SF | 1BR,1BA | $3.24 |
| 8735 Selkirk | 1 Bed Promotional price | 1BR,1BA | $3.04 |
| Mainstreet Duncan Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| Rutherford Place Apartments | Open Plan One Bedroom | Studio ,1BA | $3.16 |
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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 $1,550 at Mainstreet Duncan 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 $1,895 at Queens Garden 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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