Cheap Apartments for Rent in Nanaimo District, BC from $1,000 (29 Rentals)

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property at 1801 Hallen Ave

$975 - $1,313

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1801 Hallen Ave

NanaimoBCV9S 4S5
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 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
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property at 501 Sixth St

$1,595

1 Bedroom Rentals

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501 Sixth St

NanaimoBCV9R 5W6
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Merewood Apartments
$1,600 - $2,390Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Merewood Apartments

411-423 Despard Ave WParksville, BC V9P 0H5
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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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Summerhill Village
$1,675 - $2,495Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summerhill Village

1680-1690 Townsite RdNanaimo, BC V9S 1N2
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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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Dover Ridge
$1,750 - $2,3001 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dover Ridge

6330 McRobb AveNanaimo, BC V9V 0A7
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Pacific Manor
$1,800 - $2,1002 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Manor

169 Moilliet St SParksville, BC V9P 1N2
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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 Merewood Apartments priced from $1,600. Summerhill Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Nanaimo District apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Merewood Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,600
Summerhill VillageBachelor AStudio,1BA$1,675
Rutherford Place ApartmentsOpen Plan One BedroomStudio,1BA$1,690
North Point Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,815
Uplands Terrace Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,900
Summerhill Place1 Bed 1 Bath 1820 A1BR,1BA$1,925

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

As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Nanaimo District area is the $3.07 price per square foot 1 Bed 1 Bath 1820 A Model at Summerhill Place in the starting from $1,925. 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.
Summerhill Place1 Bed 1 Bath 1820 A1BR,1BA$3.07
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
Merewood Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$4.15
Summerhill VillageBachelor AStudio ,1BA$5.56

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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 $1,765 at Merewood Apartments.

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