Coquitlam · Cap rates
Cap rate (Net Operating Income ÷ Property Value) is the standard investor return metric. Coquitlam cap rates vary materially by product type and neighbourhood. Here is the framework — and the typical range you'll see in 2026.
Cap rates · Coquitlam
Most residential Coquitlam cap rates run between 2.5% and 4.5% depending on property type, age, and operating cost structure. Multi-family and commercial properties trade at different rates. Below is the framework.
Cap Rate = Net Operating Income ÷ Property Value. NOI = Annual gross rent − Operating expenses (NOT including mortgage).
Typical range 2.5-3.5% net. Older buildings with lower strata fees trend higher; newer buildings with extensive amenities trend lower.
Typical range 2.0-3.0% net. Lower than condos because purchase price is higher relative to rent.
Typical range 3.0-4.5% net effective when both units are factored. Highest cap rate residential category in Coquitlam.
Typically 3.5-5.0% cap rate. Trade as commercial properties; buyer pool is more limited.
Cap rate is a snapshot. It does not include mortgage debt service, capital improvements, vacancy risk, or appreciation. Coquitlam's appreciation history has historically delivered 60-80% of total return for buy-and-hold investors — cap rate alone undersells the return.
Craig Johnston is a 50-year Coquitlam resident and licensed REALTOR® at The MACNABS, Royal LePage Elite West. Top 1% Greater Vancouver. Talk through your specific situation — no pressure, no obligation.