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City Report · WA

Vancouver

Pop. 195,300·82nd most expensive in Washington·Rental market data updated monthly for Vancouver, WA
Median rent (all units)
$1,818/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.4%
Month-over-Month
+0.8%
vs US Median
-$147
Rising (Monthly)
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Vancouver · $1,818
More affordable than 52% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
68/100
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Rents are 9% below what Vancouver's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,818/mo
Expected by trend
$1,994/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,625
1 BR
$1,745
2 BR
$1,993
3 BR
$2,739
4 BR+
$3,205
Research median
$1,993/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,816/yr
At $1,818/mo median
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (3.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.4% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Vancouver, WA is roughly split between renters and owners, 32.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
195,300
Median income
$81,338
Median age
37.9
Renters
49.2%
Age distribution
20.7%
25.2%
25.7%
16.7%
Under 1820.7%
18–3425.2%
35–5425.7%
55–6411.7%
65+16.7%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
68.7%
16.8%
White68.7%
Black3.2%
Hispanic16.8%
Asian5.3%
Other5.9%
Education (25+)
24.3%
34.4%
32.3%
No HS diploma9%
HS diploma24.3%
Some college34.4%
Bachelor's+32.3%
Housing tenure
50.8%
49.2%
Owner50.8%
Renter49.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Vancouver, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,468 → $1,818
up 23.8%
Income
$67,462 → $81,338
up 20.6%
Population
188,331 → 195,300
up 3.7%
Renter share
48.9% → 49.2%
+0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
30.5% → 32.3%
+1.8 pts
Median age
37.3 → 37.9
+0.6 yrs

The median rent in Vancouver, WA stood at $1,468 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,818, reflecting a 23.8% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $67,462 in 2021 to $81,338 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 3.7% since 2021, moving from about 188,331 residents to roughly 195,300. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Vancouver, WA market of 2021.

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Salary vs rent

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At $1,818/mo, how Vancouver rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

Vancouver rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Vancouver. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Vancouver, WA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Vancouver is $1,818/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,625/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,993/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,745/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,739/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($81,338/yr), Vancouver ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Vancouver an affordable city for renters?

Vancouver is considered affordable for renters. At $1,818/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($81,338/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Vancouver falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Vancouver?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,818/mo in Vancouver. The local median household income is $81,338/yr, meaning the typical Vancouver household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Vancouver?

Rent in Vancouver has increased 3.4% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Vancouver neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Vancouver are 98664 ($1,615/mo), 98682 ($1,700/mo), and 98665 ($1,740/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Vancouver is $1,818/mo.

How does Vancouver rent compare to other cities in Washington?

Vancouver is one of the more affordable cities in Washington for rent, ranking #82 out of 110 tracked cities at $1,818/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Vancouver?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Vancouver ($1,818/mo): Portland ($1,721/mo), Fairview ($1,733/mo).

What percentage of Vancouver residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.2% of Vancouver households are renters, while 50.8% are owner-occupied. Vancouver leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Vancouver rent compare to the national average?

Vancouver's median rent of $1,818/mo is $147 (7%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Washington, it ranks #82 out of 110 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,818/mo, rent takes ~27% of Vancouver's median household income ($81,338/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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