Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Vancouver Neighborhood of Vancouver, BC from $2,000 (25 Rentals)

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

property at 1478 Hastings St W

$2,125

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$2,125

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$2,125

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

1478 Hastings St W

VancouverBCV6G 3J6
property at 2040 Cornwall Ave

$2,134

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$2,134

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$2,134

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 15

2040 Cornwall Ave

VancouverBCV6J 1E1
property at 1367 Alberni St

$2,195 - $3,500

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1367 Alberni St

VancouverBCV6E 4R9

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property at 1325 Rolston St

$2,300 - $3,000

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1325 Rolston St

VancouverBCV6B 0M2
property at 777 Burrard St

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

777 Burrard St

VancouverBCV6Z 1X7

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property at 1855 W 2nd Ave

$1,967 - $2,488

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$2,488

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$2,488

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 2

1855 W 2nd Ave

VancouverBCV6J 1J1

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property at 819 Hamilton St

$2,500 - $3,300

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

819 Hamilton St

VancouverBCV6B 6M2
property at 939 Homer St

$2,590 - $3,250

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Nov 1

939 Homer St

VancouverBCV6B 2W6

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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 Regency Park priced from $2,040. Nicola Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,050. Here are the most affordable Downtown Vancouver apartments for rent in Vancouver, BC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Regency Park0 Bedroom(s) and 1 Bathroom(s)Studio,1BA$2,040
Nicola Place1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,050
855 Jervis1 Bed Promotional price1BR,1BA$2,052
SantanaSantana-1bb1BR,1BA$2,095
1580 HaroStudio Promotional PriceStudio,1BA$2,116

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Vancouver, BC

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Vancouver area is the $3.00 price per square foot 1 Bedroom(s) and 1 Bathroom(s) Model at 55 Water St in the in the Downtown Vancouver neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Downtown Vancouver apartment is the 2 Bedroom(s) and 1.5 Bathroom(s) Model at 1906 Nelson St starting at $2,800 with a $3.22 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.
55 Water St1 Bedroom(s) and 1 Bathroom(s)1BR,1BA$3.00
1906 Nelson St2 Bedroom(s) and 1.5 Bathroom(s)2BR,1.5BA$3.22
1270 Nicola1270 Nicola - Plan A2BR,1BA$4.17
Wesley Place2 Bed 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$4.81
Central Plaza1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.48
Ocean Park Place Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$4.16
SantanaSantana-1bb1BR,1BA$3.87
Nicola Place1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$4.28
Katherine AnneKatherine Anne - Plan AStudio ,1BA$4.68
Regency Park0 Bedroom(s) and 1 Bathroom(s)Studio ,1BA$4.63

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Vancouver

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Vancouver?

There are currently 1243 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Vancouver, BC with pricing that ranges from $1,375 to $18,166. There are also 150 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Vancouver ranging from $2,000 to $28,000.

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 $2,000 to $28,000 with an average monthly rent of $9,075.

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