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

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property at 3853 W 15th Ave

$900 - $1,000

6 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 15

3853 W 15th Ave

VancouverBCV6R 3A1
property at 3550 W 39th Ave

$1,000 - $1,050

3 To 6 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 15

3550 W 39th Ave

VancouverBCV6N 3A5
property at 3615 Georgia St

$1,300

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3615 Georgia St

RichmondBCV7E 2R9
property at 1694 King John Way

$1,300 - $1,850

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1694 King John Way

NanaimoBCV9T 1H6
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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 238-238 Selby St

$1,595 - $1,795

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 1

238-238 Selby St

NanaimoBCV9R 2R3
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 - $2,800Studio 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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Drinkwater Place ApartmentsStudio/ 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,500
Mainstreet Duncan Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,650
Rutherford Place ApartmentsOpen Plan One BedroomStudio,1BA$1,690
Summerhill PlaceBachelor 1805 AStudio,1BA$1,695
NovareBachelor BStudio,1BA$1,745
AmblesideStudio / 1 Bath • 483 SFStudio,1BA$1,750
North Point Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,815
8675 French1 Bed Promotional price for 12 months1BR,1BA$1,817
8735 Selkirk1 Bed Promotional price1BR,1BA$1,817
Horizon Towers1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Metro Pointe Burnabytwo bedrooms2BR,2BA$2.84
AmblesideStudio / 1 Bath • 483 SFStudio ,1BA$2.19
Mainstreet Duncan Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.20
VistaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.87
Queens Garden Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.03
Horizon Towers1 Bed 1 Bath E1BR,1BA$3.35
Blair HouseElite 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.18
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$3.44

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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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