Cheap Apartments for Rent in Nanaimo District, BC from C$900 (7 Rentals)

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property at 450 Irwin St

450 Irwin St

NanaimoBCV9R 4X9

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501 Sixth St

NanaimoBCV9R 5W6
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Parkland House

1500 Boundary CresNanaimo, BC V9S 4N8

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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 North Point Apartments priced from C$1,565. The Meridian 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
North Point ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BAC$1,565
The Meridian1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BAC$1,750
Salish SandsOne Bedroom1BR,1BAC$1,795

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

As of June 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Nanaimo District area is the C$2.30 price per square foot 2 BR 2 BA Model at The Meridian in the starting from C$2,295. The second greatest value Nanaimo District apartment is the 2 Bedroom + Den Model at North Point Apartments starting at C$2,560 with a C$2.76 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 BR 2 BA2BR,2BAC$2.30
North Point Apartments2 Bedroom + Den2BR,2BAC$2.76
Salish SandsOne Bedroom + den1BR,1BAC$2.83
Summerhill Place1 Bed 1 Bath 1820 A1BR,1BAC$2.95

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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$1,630 at North Point Apartments.

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$2,065 at North Point Apartments.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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