As March begins, we’re taking an up-to-date look at the real cost of rent in Metro Vancouver in 2021 based on data from our own liv.rent<\/a> platform and other listings websites. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This month marks a solemn anniversary as it’s been about a year since the COVID-19 pandemic changed our everyday lives here in Canada and beyond. But, this month has some bright spots \u2014 spring is here, and as we emerge from winter, we’re poking our heads out to see what it’s like out there in the rental market. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Our rent reports identify and share key market data and trends to help inform and support our community of tenants and landlords. Staying on top of the trends and having an accurate account of average rent helps tenants to navigate the rental landscape. It also helps landlords to price their units according to the market. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can get the latest updates on the Vancouver rental market straight to your inbox when you <\/em><\/strong>subscribe<\/em><\/strong><\/a> to keep on top of the trends while we continue to see the effects of COVID-19 on the rental industry. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Let’s dive into our rent report for Metro Vancouver<\/a> in March 2021:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jump to the following March Vancouver Rent Report sections: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Average rent<\/a><\/p>\n\n Month-to-month rent change<\/a><\/p>\n\n Income to rent ratio<\/a><\/p>\n\n Rent per square foot<\/a><\/p>\n\n Renter demographics<\/a><\/p>\n\n Pet-friendly rentals<\/a><\/p>\n\n Unfurnished vs. furnished averages<\/a><\/p>\n\n Neighbourhood breakdown<\/a><\/p>\n\n