Living in Burnaby, Vancouver

Monthly rent in CAD ($). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Vancouver dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $2,350/month — roughly 14% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 6 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $2,700 - $3,400/month and three-bedrooms $3,600 - $4,400/month on second-hand contracts. At 25 minutes to the center by skytrain, it sits farther out than most Vancouver areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the suburban, affordable, transit tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.

Weighing options? For a shorter commute, see Downtown Vancouver.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Macey Park as nearby green space around the Burnaby reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Burnaby, Vancouver?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Burnaby costs $2,100 - $2,600/month (second-hand contract) or $1,900 - $2,400/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $2,700 - $3,400/month, and a 3-bedroom from $3,600 - $4,400/month.

Is Burnaby safe for expats?

Burnaby has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Burnaby to Vancouver center?

The commute from Burnaby to Vancouver city center takes approximately 25 minutes by skytrain.

What is Burnaby like to live in?

Suburban city east of Vancouver. SkyTrain accessible, Metrotown mall, more affordable. In our data it is tagged as suburban, affordable, transit.