Did BC’s Airbnb Ban Lower Rents in Coquitlam?

It’s been over a year since British Columbia’s strict short-term rental laws took effect, aiming to ease the housing crisis by restricting Airbnb-style listings. But in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam, rent prices are still climbing—so what happened?

In this quick video, we break down:

• Why rents in Coquitlam are now 18% above the BC average

• How Port Coquitlam saw a 53% rent surge since 2022

• What the data actually says about BC's Airbnb ban impact

• And what renters and investors should expect in 2025