Cheap Apartments for Rent in Nanaimo, BC from C$900 (13 Rentals)

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244 Selby St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

244 Selby St

244 Selby StNanaimo, BC V9R 2R3
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Summerhill Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summerhill Village

1680-1690 Townsite RdNanaimo, BC V9S 1N2
  • Utilities Included
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Highland Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Place

2600 Highland BlvdNanaimo, BC V9S 3N3
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Rosedale Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rosedale Manor

4299 Departure Bay RdNanaimo, BC V9T 1C9
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Tiffany Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tiffany Gardens

3326 Rock City RdNanaimo, BC V9T 3H6
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Cypress Glen
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress Glen

280 Cypress StNanaimo, BC V9S 1R9
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Sand Dollar Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sand Dollar Manor

450 Stewart AveNanaimo, BC V9S 5E9

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420 Holly Av
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

420 Holly Av

420 Holly AvNanaimo, BC V9S 3M5

Nanaimo, BC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Nanaimo Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
North Point ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BAC$1,565
Summerhill Place1 Bed 1 Bath 1820 A1BR,1BAC$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nanaimo, BC

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Nanaimo area is the C$2.76 price per square foot 2 Bedroom + Den Model at North Point Apartments in the starting from C$2,560. The second greatest value Nanaimo apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath 1820 A Model at Summerhill Place starting at C$1,850 with a C$2.95 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Nanaimo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
North Point Apartments2 Bedroom + Den2BR,2BAC$2.76
Summerhill Place1 Bed 1 Bath 1820 A1BR,1BAC$2.95

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Nanaimo Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Nanaimo Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Nanaimo Apartment is C$1,630 at North Point Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Nanaimo Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Nanaimo is starting from C$2,065 at North Point Apartments.

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