Living in Downtown Vancouver, 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 $2,900/month — roughly 6% above the city median, and mid-priced of the 6 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $3,500 - $4,300/month and three-bedrooms $4,600 - $5,600/month on second-hand contracts. At 5 minutes to the center by walk, it sits closer to the center 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 central, waterfront, condos tags, it may suit renters who want to be close to the center.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Burnaby.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Granville as the nearest metro stop, Cathedral Square as nearby green space and ABURI Market as the nearest supermarket around the Downtown Vancouver reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

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 Downtown Vancouver, Vancouver?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Vancouver costs $2,600 - $3,200/month (second-hand contract) or $2,400 - $2,900/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $3,500 - $4,300/month, and a 3-bedroom from $4,600 - $5,600/month.

Is Downtown Vancouver safe for expats?

Downtown Vancouver 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 Downtown Vancouver to Vancouver center?

The commute from Downtown Vancouver to Vancouver city center takes approximately 5 minutes by walk.

What is Downtown Vancouver like to live in?

Walkable downtown core. High-rise living, waterfront access, major employers. Very expensive. In our data it is tagged as central, waterfront, condos.