Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Vancouver Neighborhood of Vancouver, BC from $1,850 (40 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Downtown Vancouver area of Vancouver.

property at 189 Keefer St
$1,950 - $3,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Sep 18
Furnished

189 Keefer St

VancouverBCV6A 0C8
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property at 1325 Rolston St
$2,300 - $3,000
1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
Furnished

1325 Rolston St

VancouverBCV6B 0M2

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property at 22 E Cordova St
$2,450
Studio Rentals
Available Oct 1
Furnished

22 E Cordova St

VancouverBCV6A 4G8

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property at 939 Homer St
$2,590 - $3,250
Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Nov 1
Furnished

939 Homer St

VancouverBCV6B 2W6

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property at 1188 Pender St W
$2,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,600

Total Monthly Price$2,600
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 30
Furnished

1188 Pender St W

VancouverBCV6E 0A2
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property at 87 Nelson St
$2,600 - $3,900

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,600

Total Monthly Price$2,600
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
Furnished

87 Nelson St

VancouverBCV6Z 0E8
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Cheapest Available Downtown Vancouver Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Vancouver area of Vancouver, BC is a Studio unit found at Pacific Beach priced from $1,875. Park Strand Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable Downtown Vancouver apartments for rent in Vancouver, BC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pacific Beach0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,875
Park Strand Apartments1bd/1bath1BR,1BA$2,000
Pacific PalisadesStudio RStudio,1BA$2,025
Regency Park0 Bedroom(s) and 1 Bathroom(s)Studio,1BA$2,040
The Dogwood1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,050
1221 Bidwell StreetStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$2,050
BarafieldBarafield-1bd1BR,1BA$2,095
1580 HaroStudio Promotional PriceStudio,1BA$2,099
Ilikai1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,100
Katherine AnneKatherine Anne - Plan AStudio,1BA$2,119

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Vancouver, BC

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Vancouver area is the $3.10 price per square foot 2 Bedroom(s) and 1.5 Bathroom(s) Model at 1906 Nelson St in the in the Downtown Vancouver neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Downtown Vancouver apartment is the 1bd/1bath Model at Park Strand Apartments starting at $2,000 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Downtown Vancouver neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Vancouver apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1906 Nelson St2 Bedroom(s) and 1.5 Bathroom(s)2BR,1.5BA$3.10
Park Strand Apartments1bd/1bath1BR,1BA$2.33
Casa Bella Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$3.80
1270 Nicola1270 Nicola - Plan A2BR,1BA$4.17
The Twelve811 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.12
855 Jervis855 Jervis - Plan B1BR,1BA$4.26
SantanaSantana-1bb1BR,1BA$3.75
Ocean Park Place Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$4.16
Emerald Terrace Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$4.22
The Dogwood1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$4.29

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Vancouver

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Vancouver?

There are currently 1267 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Vancouver, BC with pricing that ranges from $1,375 to $10,741. There are also 213 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Vancouver ranging from $1,850 to $25,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Vancouver?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Vancouver ranges from $1,850 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,619.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

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Written by: Robin Stewart

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