Prince George

Residential homes in Prince George.
A bridge through the Ancient Forest.
A lightning storm over a field in Prince George.

Prince George, BC Area Guide

British Columbia’s rural beauty

Transportation Outdoors History

Prince George is the largest city in the northern area of British Columbia. It’s found between the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako Rivers and the crossroads of Highway 16 and 97. Prince George is an excellent choice if you’re looking to live in British Columbia but prefer a smaller, more rural setting. The city originates from its establishment as a fur trading post, and it was named after King George III.

Today the city’s economy experiences steady growth and an influx of new businesses. Some top industries are forestry, construction, manufacturing, and transportation. If you’re looking for a rental in Prince George and enjoy the outdoors, there are plenty of diverse housing options throughout the city.

Residents of Prince George enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, golfing, and cross-country skiing. Dog-sled racing is an exciting experience that has become a popular winter pastime in Prince George. If you’re looking for indoor activities, check out the Prince George Railway Museum to learn about the history of the city’s transportation system, or go to the Exploration Place Museum and Science Centre so the whole family can learn more about science!

Fort George Park is the city’s main urban park, but there are many other natural landscapes to visit, such as Cottonwood Island Nature Park. Throughout Prince George, you’ll find several great places to eat and socialize, such as the Northern Lights Estate Winery and the Treasure Cove Casino and Bingo.

Explore the City

Residential homes in Prince George.

A bridge through the Ancient Forest.

A lightning storm over a field in Prince George.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Prince George, BC is $1,187 for a studio, $1,387 for one bedroom, $1,596 for two bedrooms, and $1,626 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Prince George has increased by 0.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,387/month
479 Sq Ft
House
$1,508/month
252 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,291/month
0 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Prince George, BC

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Minimal Public Transit

Transit

10 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Schools

Polaris Montessori Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Edgewood Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Hart Highlands Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Heather Park Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Glenview Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

D. P. Todd Secondary

Public

Grades 9-12

Shas Ti Kelly Road Secondary

Public

Grades 9-12

Alternate Community Programs

Public

Grades 9-12

College Heights Secondary

Public

Grades 9-12

Duchess Park Secondary

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Airports

  • Prince George International

Top Apartments in Prince George

Houses for Rent in Prince George

Methodology

† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.