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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 market also 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%

A professional property manager in Vancouver generally handles pricing, marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, and maintenance. 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. See the managers above and ask for a free quote.

Pricing shown is long-term residential, not short-term or vacation. Non-residential and commercial rents follow the same local direction as a rule, so the residential deviations above give you a fair read.

Frequently asked questions

Are rents rising in Vancouver?

Census data shows median gross rent rose about 38.6% across five years.

How do rents in Vancouver compare to the national average?

Versus the national average: 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?

Demand is strong here, with few vacant units available. 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?

Roughly 33.6% of the housing is renter-occupied, 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).