Living in Gastown, 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 $2,800/month — roughly 3% above the city median, and mid-priced of the 6 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $3,300 - $4,000/month and three-bedrooms $4,400 - $5,300/month on second-hand contracts. At 10 minutes to the center by walk, it sits about as central as most Vancouver areas in the set. On safety it rates 3/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the historic, tech, nightlife tags, it may suit renters who want to be close to the center.

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

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

OpenStreetMap maps Waterfront as the nearest rail stop, Victory Square as nearby green space and Nesters Market as the nearest supermarket around the Gastown 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 Gastown, Vancouver?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Gastown costs $2,500 - $3,100/month (second-hand contract) or $2,300 - $2,800/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $3,300 - $4,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from $4,400 - $5,300/month.

Is Gastown safe for expats?

Gastown has a safety rating of 3/5 (Moderate) on our scale. That is mid-scale; standard urban precautions are advisable.

How long is the commute from Gastown to Vancouver center?

The commute from Gastown to Vancouver city center takes approximately 10 minutes by walk.

What is Gastown like to live in?

Historic neighborhood with cobblestone streets. Tech startups, craft cocktails, steam clock. In our data it is tagged as historic, tech, nightlife.