Cheap Apartments for Rent in Nanaimo District, BC from C$900 (9 Rentals)

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property at 450 Irwin St

450 Irwin St

NanaimoBCV9R 4X9

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property at 501 Sixth St

501 Sixth St

NanaimoBCV9R 5W6

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property at 244 Selby St

244 Selby St

NanaimoBCV9R 2R3

Nanaimo District, BC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Nanaimo District Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Nanaimo District, BC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Meridian priced from C$1,750. Trilogy Residences has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from C$1,750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Nanaimo District apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Meridian1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BAC$1,750
Trilogy Residences1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BAC$1,750
Salish SandsOne Bedroom1BR,1BAC$1,795

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

As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Nanaimo District area is the C$2.30 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at The Meridian in the starting from C$2,295. The second greatest value Nanaimo District apartment is the 2 Bed Model at Dover Ridge starting at C$2,100 with a C$2.17 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.
The Meridian2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BAC$2.30
Dover Ridge2 Bed2BR,1.5BAC$2.17
Salish SandsOne Bedroom1BR,1BAC$2.70
Summerhill Place1 Bed 1 Bath 1820 A1BR,1BAC$2.98
Trilogy Residences1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BAC$3.26

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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

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Nanaimo District Apartment is C$1,750 at The Meridian.

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 C$2,100 at Dover Ridge.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.