
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Nanaimo, BC (51 Rentals)


Summerhill Place

North Point Apartments

20 Barsby Ave

598 Hillcrest Ave

641 Lambert Ave

450 Irwin St

1801 Hallen Ave

643 Lambert Ave

593 5th St
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616 Lambert Ave

612 Lambert Ave

649 Farquhar St

1600 Dufferin Crescent

244-244 Selby St

1480-1480 Boundary Crescent

501 Sixth St

430-430 Stewart Ave

4830 Cedar Ridge Pl

Parkland House
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Rosedale Manor

Dover Ridge

Sand Dollar Manor

Cypress Glen

St. George Manor

Tiffany Gardens

Highland Place

Summerhill Village

244 Selby St

Uplands Terrace Apartments
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Longlake Chateau

Prospect at Harbour View

Surfside Apartments

10 Chapel St

The Newcastle

3148 Barons Rd

Benson View Apartments

Riverstone Place

501 Sixth St

420 Holly Av

Harbour Hills Apartments

312 Mt Benson St

Prideaux Apartments

9631 Diamond Rd

6166 Palahi Rd

3539 W 20th Ave

3663 W 16th Ave

5911 Alderbridge Way

4691 W 10th Ave

6138 Birney Av
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Nanaimo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanaimo Studio Apartments | $1,871 | $1,690 | $2,000 |
Nanaimo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,565 | $1,070 | $1,965 |
| Nanaimo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,183 | $1,695 | $2,595 |
| Nanaimo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,345 | $3,295 | $3,395 |
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Largest Available Nanaimo 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Nanaimo, BC is found at Summerhill Place and is 628 square feet priced from $1,925. Uplands Terrace Apartments has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 599 square feet and currently listed start at $1,900. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Nanaimo:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summerhill Place | 1 Bed 1 Bath 1820 A | 628 Sq Ft | $1,925 |
| Uplands Terrace Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 599 Sq Ft | $1,900 |
| North Point Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 560 Sq Ft | $1,815 |
| Rutherford Place Apartments | One Bedroom | 527 Sq Ft | $1,895 |
Cheapest Available Nanaimo 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of April 18, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Nanaimo, BC is the 1 Bed 1 Bath 1820 B Model starting from $1,795 at Summerhill Place . The second most affordable Nanaimo 1 Bedroom is the 1 Beds, 1 Baths Model at North Point Apartments starting at $1,815 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Nanaimo is currently $1,565. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Nanaimo:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Summerhill Place | 1 Bed 1 Bath 1820 B | $1,795 |
| North Point Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | $1,815 |
| Rutherford Place Apartments | One Bedroom | $1,895 |
| Uplands Terrace Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | $1,900 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Nanaimo Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Nanaimo Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Nanaimo is $1,565.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Nanaimo Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Nanaimo is a 628 square feet unit starting from $1,925 at Summerhill Place.
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