Cheap Apartments for Rent in Nanaimo District, BC from $900 (28 Rentals)

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property at 641 Lambert Ave

$1,365 - $1,575

1 Bedroom Rentals

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641 Lambert Ave

NanaimoBCV9R 3N9

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Parkland House
$1,300 - $1,6501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkland House

1500 Boundary CresNanaimo, BC V9S 4N8
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
property at 348 14th St

$1,495

Studio Rentals

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348 14th St

CourtenayBCV9N 1G0

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Highland Place
$1,550 - $2,3401 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Place

2600 Highland BlvdNanaimo, BC V9S 3N3
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Rosedale Manor
$1,550 - $1,7501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rosedale Manor

4299 Departure Bay RdNanaimo, BC V9T 1C9
  • Utilities Included
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

Available Jul 1

501 Sixth St

NanaimoBCV9R 5W6
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Summerhill Village
$1,625Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summerhill Village

1680-1690 Townsite RdNanaimo, BC V9S 1N2
  • Utilities Included
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Tiffany Gardens
$1,625 - $1,9001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tiffany Gardens

3326 Rock City RdNanaimo, BC V9T 3H6
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Merewood Apartments
$1,695 - $2,185Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Merewood Apartments

411-423 Despard Ave WParksville, BC V9P 0H5
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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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Forest Glen Manor
$1,695 - $2,3951 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Glen Manor

4451 Wellington RdNanaimo, BC V9T 2H2

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Cheapest Available Nanaimo District Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Nanaimo District, BC is a Studio unit found at Summerhill Village priced from $1,625. Rutherford Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,690. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Nanaimo District apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Summerhill VillageBachelor AStudio,1BA$1,625
Rutherford Place ApartmentsOpen Plan One BedroomStudio,1BA$1,690
Summerhill PlaceBachelor 1805 AStudio,1BA$1,695
Merewood Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,695
North Point Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,815
Uplands Terrace Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,900
East Village Qualicum Beach1 Bed, 1 Den1BR,1BA$2,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nanaimo District, BC and Nearby

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Nanaimo District area is the $3.39 price per square foot 1 Bed, 1 Den Model at East Village Qualicum Beach in the starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Nanaimo District apartment is the 1 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Uplands Terrace Apartments starting at $1,900 with a $3.17 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Nanaimo District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
East Village Qualicum Beach1 Bed, 1 Den1BR,1BA$3.39
Uplands Terrace Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.17
North Point Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.24
Rutherford Place ApartmentsFurnished Studio Short TermStudio ,1BA$3.75
Summerhill Place1 Bed 1 Bath 1820 B1BR,1BA$3.36
Merewood Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$4.39
Summerhill VillageBachelor AStudio ,1BA$5.40

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Nanaimo District, BC Area Reviews

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Candy4+ years in Nanaimo District

February 25, 2025

There is a nice waterpark and an elementary school. Downtown is a fairly short walk to Port Place Mall and the water front. Rental prices have increased dramatically however and with that a big rise in homelessness.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Nanaimo District Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Nanaimo District?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Nanaimo District is at Summerhill Village listed at $1,625.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Nanaimo District Apartment is $1,785 at Summerhill Place.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Nanaimo District is starting from $2,185 at Merewood Apartments.

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