Renting in Comox in 2026

Comox is a town of about 15,900 people as of Statistics Canada's 2025 estimate, separately incorporated from neighbouring Courtenay and anchored by CFB Comox, the Canadian Forces base that has shaped the local economy since 1942. Its mix of military families, retirees, and hospital staff sets it apart from most other Vancouver Island small towns.

Comox's housing stock leans heavily toward single-family houses rather than apartment buildings, and that shows up directly in what renters search for here: houses for rent in Comox draw noticeably more interest than apartment listings, a pattern tied to the base's posting cycles and the town's family-oriented housing mix. If you're searching Comox rentals, expect more detached and semi-detached homes on the market relative to purpose-built apartment units than in most comparable towns.

The local economy runs on the following:

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  CFB Comox / 19 Wing Comox, one of the Comox Valley's largest employers since 1942
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  St. Joseph's Hospital
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  North Island Hospital Comox Valley (regional facility, opened 2017)
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  School District 71 (Comox Valley)

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  Comox Air Force Museum, next to the still-active 19 Wing Comox base
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  Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park, a waterfront estate and gardens open to the public
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  Goose Spit Park, a narrow sand-and-gravel spit with beach and harbour views
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  The Comox Glacier, visible from town on Strathcona Provincial Park's edge

Every rental in Comox is governed by the BC Residential Tenancy Act. Key rules that apply regardless of town size:

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  Rent increases are capped at 2.3% for 2026 and 2.2% for 2027.Once every 12 months, with at least 3 full months' written notice.
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  Security deposit capped at half a month's rent.A separate pet damage deposit, also capped at half a month's rent, is allowed on top of it.
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  Landlord entry requires 24 hours' written notice.For repairs, showings, or inspections.
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  Disputes go to the RTB.A $100 flat fee applies to file a Dispute Resolution application.
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  A condition inspection report is required at move-in and move-out.If a landlord skips it, they forfeit the right to claim against the deposit for damage.

Deep guides for each of these topics are in the SQRFT guide library.

• Statistics Canada 2021 Census Profile
• School District 71 (Comox Valley)
• BC RTB