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Property Managers in Vancouver, WA

Compare top property management companies in Vancouver, WA. Review services and vetting status, then reach out or request a free quote.

Properties West
Susan Hunt
Vancouver, WA
Unverified
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D L Jenkins Properties
Don Jenkins
Vancouver, WA
Unverified Long-term Residential
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Zenith Properties NW, LLC
Denny and Johanna Miller
Vancouver, WA
Unverified
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Rental market in Vancouver: rising rents

In Vancouver, Census median gross rent rose about 38.6% over the last five years, rents on a clear upward path. The same data shows a population of 516,959, up 9.2% over five years, three-bedroom rents about 9% above the U.S. average, and vacancy near 4.1%. The typical home is valued near $522,900, and the median household earns about $97,536 a year, with renters spending a median 30.3% of income on rent.

Market at a glance

Rents & affordability

+1% 2-bed vs U.S. rent
+9% 3-bed vs U.S. rent
+9% 4-bed vs U.S. rent
+38.6% Rent trend, 5-yr
30.3% Rent-to-income

People & households

33.6% Renter-occupied
516,959 Population
+9.2% Population, 5-yr
$97,536 Median household income

Housing stock

4.1% Vacancy rate
$522,900 Median home value
1993 Median year built
72.9% Single-family homes

Jobs

4.7% Unemployment rate
Rent vs the U.S. average, by bedroom size
U.S. average 2-bed +1% 3-bed +9% 4-bed +9%
Who rents vs owns
Renters 33.6% Owners 66.4%

In Vancouver, a professional property manager can take on pricing, marketing, screening, collections, and upkeep so you do not have to. About 72.9% of local housing is single-family, a common focus for rental owners. With vacancy near 4.1%, rent positioning and days on market can shape your return. Area unemployment is 4.7% as of August 2026. Check the managers above and get a quote.

These numbers cover long-term residential rentals only, not vacation rentals. Non-residential rents are not shown, yet they tend to shift with residential rents, so the local pattern remains informative.

Frequently asked questions

Are rents rising in Vancouver?

Census median gross rent rose about 38.6% over the last five years.

How do rents in Vancouver compare to the national average?

Relative to the U.S. as a whole: two-bedroom +1%, three-bedroom +9%, four-bedroom +9%. Each figure compares a bedroom size to the typical U.S. rent, not a rent we set.

Is Vancouver a good market for rental property?

This is a tight market, where well-kept units lease quickly. Renters make up 33.6% of households and vacancy sits near 4.1%. Three-bedroom rents run about 9% above the national average, and rents rose about 38.6% over five years.

How strong is rental demand in Vancouver?

Renters occupy 33.6% of homes, and the population of 516,959 grew 9.2% over five years. Vacancy runs near 4.1%.

Rent shown as a deviation from the typical U.S. rent, a national average weighted by renter population, from HERO and HUD reference data. Demographics, population, and rent trend from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates at the county level, with the five-year trend measured against the 2015-2019 estimates. Unemployment from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (August 2026).