Below-market housing in Chemainus
9 programs and 0 operators serve Chemainus. See what's available, or take the quiz to see what may fit your household.
Information last updated June 16, 2026.
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- Vancouver Island
- 9 programs
PROGRAMS IN CHEMAINUS
- Affordable Rental Housing in Vancouver Island (Other)There is no single below-market rental program for Duncan, Courtenay, Comox, Campbell River, or other Vancouver Island towns outside Greater Victoria. Non-profits run the homes.Below-market rental · Non-profit below-market
- Community Housing Fund – Below Market (LEM) UnitsBelow-market rental homes built through BC's Community Housing Fund. A mix of market, rent-geared-to-income, and deeply subsidized units.Below-market rental · Below-market rental unit
- BC Builds – Provincial Rental Supply (Middle Income)Below-market rental homes for middle-income workers in British Columbia. Rents are about 20% below the local market.Middle-income housing · BC Builds rental
- BC Housing Registry – RGI (General/Family)Subsidized rental homes across BC where rent is set at about 30% of your income. Apply once through the BC Housing Registry.Deeply subsidised · Rent-geared-to-income unit
- BC Housing Registry – RGI (PWD Priority)Subsidized rental homes for renters with disabilities across BC. Rent is set at about 30% of your income.Deeply subsidised · Rent-geared-to-income unit
- BC Housing Registry – RGI (Senior 55+)Subsidized rental homes for renters aged 55 and over across BC. Rent is set at about 30% of your income.Deeply subsidised · Rent-geared-to-income unit
- BC Rent Supplement / CBCHBRent help for low-income renters in BC delivered through local non-profit partners. There is no direct online application.Deeply subsidised · Rent supplement
- Rental Assistance Program (RAP)Monthly help paying rent for working-age families in BC with children at home and low to moderate income.Deeply subsidised · Rent supplement
- Shelter Aid For Elderly Renters (SAFER)Help paying rent for British Columbia renters aged 60 and over. Monthly money sent to your landlord or to you.Deeply subsidised · Rent supplement
OPERATORS SERVING CHEMAINUS
Operator profiles for Chemainus are not yet listed in our directory. See linked programs above for application paths.
Local rent context
| Bedroom | Average rent | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,258 | October 2025 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,282 | October 2025 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,656 | October 2025 |
| 3+ bedrooms | $1,979 | October 2025 |
| Bedroom | Average rent | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,328 | October 2025 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,459 | October 2025 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,691 | October 2025 |
| 3+ bedroomsRent figure has limited reliability. | $1,860 | October 2025 |
| Bedroom | Average rent | As of |
|---|---|---|
| StudioRent figure has limited reliability. | $876 | October 2025 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,283 | October 2025 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,624 | October 2025 |
| 3+ bedroomsRent figure has limited reliability. | $1,787 | October 2025 |
| Bedroom | Average rent | As of |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $730 | October 2025 |
| Bedroom | Average rent | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,133 | October 2025 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,546 | October 2025 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,563 | October 2025 |
| 3+ bedrooms | $2,143 | October 2025 |
| Bedroom | Average rent | As of |
|---|---|---|
| StudioRent figure has limited reliability. | $886 | October 2025 |
| 1 bedroom | $994 | October 2025 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,279 | October 2025 |
| 3+ bedrooms | $1,601 | October 2025 |
ABOUT CHEMAINUS
Chemainus is in Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Rentable currently lists 9 programs and 0 operators serving renters in Chemainus. Programs include below-market rental, middle-income housing, and deeply subsidised. Whether you'll qualify depends on your income, household, and bedroom needs. The quiz can help you sort through the options.
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Frequently asked questions
Rentable focuses on below-market and means-tested housing in British Columbia. For Chemainus, that includes below-market rental, middle-income housing, and deeply subsidised. We do not list private market rentals.
It depends on the program. Some programs in Chemainus use the BC Housing Registry. Others use direct applications to the operator. The program pages above explain each program's application path.
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VERIFICATION
Information for Chemainus last updated June 16, 2026.
Rentable maps publicly available information about programs and operators in Chemainus. Final eligibility for any program is determined by the program operator. Contact the operator before applying.
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