# Coquitlam Rental Market Overview for Investors

> Coquitlam's rental market is one of the strongest in Greater Vancouver — driven by SkyTrain access, school catchments, and a stable family-renter base.

**Source:** https://soldbycraig.ca/coquitlam-rental-market-overview/  
**Author:** Craig Johnston, REALTOR® (BC Licence V99960) · The MACNABS · Royal LePage Elite West  
**Site:** https://soldbycraig.ca

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Coquitlam · Rental investing

## Coquitlam rental market — what investors actually see.

Coquitlam's rental market is one of the strongest in Greater Vancouver — driven by SkyTrain access, school catchments, and a stable family-renter base. Here is the verified read on rental fundamentals across Coquitlam neighbourhoods.

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## Coquitlam rental yield by property type and neighbourhood.

Investor demand in Coquitlam centres on three property types: 1-bedroom condos near SkyTrain, 2-bedroom townhomes in family neighbourhoods, and detached homes with legal suites. Each has a different yield profile.

### Coquitlam vacancy rate

CMHC reports Coquitlam vacancy in line with Greater Vancouver — historically tight (under 2%) for most product types. Confirm current with the CMHC Rental Market Report. [VERIFY current rate.]

### Allowable annual rent increase (BC)

BC Residential Tenancy Branch publishes the annual maximum rent increase. For 2025, the figure is approximately 3.0-3.5% — confirm exact figure on the RTB website. Increases require 3 months' written notice.

### Standard rental yield on Coquitlam condos

1-bedroom near SkyTrain: typically 3.5-4.5% gross yield. Add insurance, taxes, strata fees, vacancy, maintenance — net yield often 1.5-2.5%.

### Townhome rental yield

Generally lower (2.5-3.5% gross) but higher tenant stability. Family renters average 3-5 year tenancies vs. 1-2 years for condos.

### Detached with legal suite

Best yield profile: principal residence rental + legal suite rental can deliver 4-6% gross effective yield, with the suite covering 40-60% of the carrying cost.

### Restricted rentals

Some older Coquitlam strata buildings still have rental restriction bylaws (though largely removed by the 2022 amendments). Pre-2022 buildings: confirm bylaws before buying for rental.

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