Cheap Apartments for Rent near Nanimo, BC from $1,250 (27 Rentals)

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property at 549 Prideaux St
$1,350 - $1,675
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
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549 Prideaux St

NanaimoBCV9R 2N8
property at 901 Is Hwy S
$1,595
1 Bedroom Rentals
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901 Is Hwy S

NanaimoBCV9R 6Z2

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property at 3853 W 15th Ave
$1,000 - $1,100
8 Bedroom Rentals
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3853 W 15th Ave

VancouverBCV6R 3A1
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property at 3550 W 39th Ave
$1,000 - $1,100
6 Bedroom Rentals
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3550 W 39th Ave

VancouverBCV6N 3A5
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property at 3615 Georgia St
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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3615 Georgia St

RichmondBCV7E 2R9
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Cardea
$1,200 - $3,800Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cardea

238 Franklin StNanaimo, BC V9R 2X4
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Parkland House
$1,300 - $1,6501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkland House

1500 Boundary CresNanaimo, BC V9S 4N8
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St. George Manor
$1,450 - $1,775Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St. George Manor

1055 St George CresNanaimo, BC V9S 5N8
property at 550 Bradley St
$1,450 - $1,650
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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550 Bradley St

NanaimoBCV9S 1C1
property at 244-244 Selby St
$1,450 - $1,595
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
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244-244 Selby St

NanaimoBCV9R 2R3

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Rosedale Manor
$1,500 - $1,8001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rosedale Manor

4299 Departure Bay RdNanaimo, BC V9T 1C9
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Centra
$1,575 - $3,050Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Centra

340 Campbell StNanaimo, BC V9R 3G7
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property at 501 Sixth St
$1,595
1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Oct 1

501 Sixth St

NanaimoBCV9R 5W6
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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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244 Selby St
$1,695 - $1,850Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

244 Selby St

244 Selby StNanaimo, BC V9R 2R3

Nanimo, BC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Nanimo Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Nanimo, BC is a Studio unit found at Centra priced from $1,575. Summerhill Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Nanimo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CentraStudioStudio,1BA$1,575
Summerhill PlaceBachelor 1825 DStudio,1BA$1,595
North Point Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,625
Rutherford Place ApartmentsOpen Plan One BedroomStudio,1BA$1,690
The CrestBachelor AStudio,1BA$1,725
Rosedale Manor2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,800
Uplands Terrace Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,935
Dover Ridge2 Bed2BR,1BA$2,000
Summerhill Village2 Bed 2 Bath A2BR,2BA$2,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nanimo, BC and Nearby

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Nanimo area is the $2.47 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath A Model at Summerhill Village in the starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Nanimo apartment is the 2 Bed Model at Dover Ridge starting at $2,000 with a $2.26 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Nanimo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Summerhill Village2 Bed 2 Bath A2BR,2BA$2.47
Dover Ridge2 Bed2BR,1BA$2.26
Rosedale Manor2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.25
Uplands Terrace Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.23
Rutherford Place ApartmentsOpen Plan One BedroomStudio ,1BA$3.16
The CrestBachelor AStudio ,1BA$3.34
Centra1 Bed1BR,1BA$4.66
North Point Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$3.97
Summerhill PlaceBachelor 1825 DStudio ,1BA$4.94

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Nanimo Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Nanimo?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Nanimo is at Centra listed at $1,575.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Nanimo Apartment is $1,815 at North Point Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Nanimo is starting from $1,800 at Rosedale Manor.

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