Metrotown, Burnaby
Rent prices, building inventory, tribunal activity, and community insights for Metrotown. Part of Burnaby Central.
Rent Prices
Median asking rents in Metrotown
Source: PropTrust Rental Intelligence · April 2026
Where This Neighbourhood Sits
1BR median rent ladder — Burnaby
#3 of 8 neighbourhoods in Burnaby by 1BR median
What It's Like to Live in Metrotown
Community intelligence from public forums and resident feedback
“I went to a really nice Japanese cafe in Burnaby with some friends. They had a sign up that said no laptops allowed. Had a lovely relaxing meal with my friends with plenty of table turnover. And this ...”
“The fare system should be changed to mileage based, going from Joyce to Metrotown is shorter than going from Joyce to Waterfront but you paid more to get to Metrotown.”
“In the last 5 years, Metrotown has gotten extremely crowded to the point I bitch about it everytime I have to go there. Joffre Lakes, I used to hike with my dog and camp without requiring a permit......”
“I have a thousand people lined up across the street to go into the haunted house my neighbor built. The fireworks haven't stopped for an hour. We went through over 350 units of candy in 3 hours befo...”
“Wouldn't recommend it if you can avoid it. Lived in Burnaby all my life and I would never go there after dark. It's pitch black there and even with powerful flashlights, you're pretty isolated should ...”
8 community insights available · Sourced from public forums · PropTrust analysis
Building Inventory
Metrotown at a glance
PropTrust Take
Metrotown is one of Burnaby's premium rental markets. With 70 buildings tracked, it has a deep rental inventory. No buildings with tribunal activity — a clean record across the neighbourhood.
PropTrust provides statistical analysis of publicly available rental and tribunal data. This is not legal or financial advice. Rent medians are based on active listing data and may not reflect final lease terms. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed professional.
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