Rental property management
in Coquitlam
We take care of the issues, so you don't have to.
At Birds Nest Properties, every property we manage in Coquitlam is more than a rental. It's your investment, your tenant's home, and part of a neighbourhood we all care about. We pick up the phone, know your property, and treat it like our own. Licensed and regulated by the BCFSA.
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LOCAL EXPERTISE
We know your neighbourhood
From Burquitlam's new towers to Burke Mountain townhomes, we manage rental properties across every Coquitlam neighbourhood.
Burquitlam
One of Metro Vancouver’s fastest-growing rental markets. New and upcoming condo developments are clustering around SkyTrain, with a young professional tenant pool as well as proximity to SFU.
Myriad in the Heart of Burquitlam, 567 Emerson St • SOCO 2, 311 Alderson Avenue.• Jinju, 537 Cottonwood Ave • Highpoint, 518 Clark Rd • 567 Clarke + COMO, 567 Clarke Rd • Burquitlam Capital, 691 North Rd • and more
Coquitlam Centre
Coquitlam’s downtown core, anchored by Coquitlam Centre mall, Lafarge Lake, and three SkyTrain stations, draws a mix of young families, downsizers, and commuters working across Metro Vancouver.
Grand Central 3, 2975 Atlantic Ave • Mtwo, 3008 Glen Dr • Obelisk, 1178 Heffley Ct • Parker House, 1152 Windsor Mews • Edgemont, 2982 Burquitlam Dr • Altamonte, 2979 Glen Dr • and more
Westwood Plateau / Burke Mountain
The newer single-family communities of Westwood Plateau and Burke Mountain in upper Coquitlam attract longer tenancies and a family-oriented tenant pool, distinct from Coquitlam’s transit-oriented condo cores.
Whitetail Ln, 3105 Dayanee Springs Bd • Kensal Walk by Polygon, 1125 Kensal Pl • Bastille, 215 McBay L • Victoria, 3552 Victoria Dr • and more
Coquitlam properties we manage
We manage condos, townhouses, houses, duplexes, and apartment buildings across all Coquitlam neighbourhoods.
Jinju
Burquitlam, Coquitlam
Speed and high-impact marketing was required to stand out in the newly completing condo tower. Birds Nest attracted tenants quickly and lease-out several units.
Victoria, 3552 Victoria Dr
Burke Mountain, Coquitlam
Owner hired Birds Nest in 2023 for the 4-bedroom townhouse, and Birds Nest found a long-term tenant who still resides at the home 3+ years later.
Maclaughlin Court
Lougheed, Coquitlam
Birds Nest advised splitting the home into two suites based on the neighbourhood rental market. We secured both tenants and now manage all maintenance, utilities, and tenant relations.
What rental owners say
★★★★★
Professional and reliable team
As an owner, it is such a comfort to know I have had such a professional and reliable team to help me take care of my rental property and help me find new tenants. I am very happy with their services and highly recommend Birds Nest property management.
— Sophia C. | Coquitlam Owner
★★★★★
Has taken care of our properties for years
Birds Nest Properties has taken care of our properties for years, and I couldn't be happier with their service. It's been a seamless experience, no headaches, no stress. It's rare to find a property management company with consistently great reviews from both owners and tenants.
— Alex H. | Coquitlam Owner
★★★★★
Quality and efficiency
I have been using Jonathon's property management services since July, 2013. He always provides quality and efficiency services. He looks for suitable tenants, including screening, in a very short period time in order to maximize my rental income.
— Loretta T. | Coquitlam Owner
Coquitlam Rental Market Update - Q1 2026
Statistics from properties managed by Birds Nest
As of March 31, 2026
Source: Birds Nest Properties database
Rents and demand
In Q1 2026, Birds Nest signed 3 leases for Coquitlam two-bedroom rental units for average rent $2,675, closely matching the average rent across our Coquitlam 2-bedroom rental portfolio.
Burquitlam now has Coquitlam’s five tallest buildings. Concert’s 468-unit Myriad just delivered, joining Marcon’s Smith & Farrow, Anthem’s SOCO, and Highpoint. Coquitlam Centre’s master plan adds 4,000 more homes ahead. The Burquitlam Plaza redevelopment is planned for six towers up to 53 storeys and 2,200 units, alongside continued build-out across the city’s Evergreen Line corridor.
Average rent for Coquitlam one-bedroom units in the Birds Nest portfolio was $1,948 as of March 31, 2026.
Taxes and regulations
Coquitlam Property Taxes for 2026 are due July 2, 2026. A 5% penalty applies immediately after this date, with another 5% added after September 15, 2026.
Coquitlam Utility Fees (water, sewer, garbage) are billed separately from property taxes, with the first instalment due March 31, 2026 and a second instalment due October 1, 2026. A 5% penalty applies after each due date if unpaid. Unlike some neighbouring cities, Coquitlam does not offer an early-payment discount on utilities.
Coquitlam does not require a separate business licence for long-term rentals.
Data from Birds Nest Properties. Updated March 31, 2026.
Coquitlam Property Management | Last updated May 4, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Most full-service property managers in Metro Vancouver charge a placement fee equal to half a month’s rent plus a monthly management fee of 7-10% of rent. Birds Nest charges half a month’s rent for tenant placement (plus GST) and 8.33% of monthly rent for ongoing management (plus GST), with no other fees. No vendor markups, no referral kickbacks, no renewal fees, no fees during vacancy.
Rental owners living outside Canada also pay a 2% non-resident tax filing fee if they want Birds Nest to cover their CRA NR4 reporting.
Both are strong condo rental markets, but they attract different tenant pools and reward different ownership strategies. Burquitlam is the faster-growing market, anchored by Burquitlam SkyTrain Station, dominated by new and upcoming towers (Concert’s Myriad, Marcon’s 567 Clarke + Como, Anthem’s SOCO, Highpoint), and skewed toward young professionals and SFU-adjacent tenants. Coquitlam Centre is the more mature market, anchored by Coquitlam Centre mall, Lafarge Lake, and three SkyTrain stations, with two decades of completed high-rise stock (Grand Central, Mtwo, Parker House) and a tenant mix that leans toward families, downsizers, and regional commuters.
For an investor prioritizing rent growth and turnover speed, Burquitlam typically rents faster but at higher tenant turnover. For an investor prioritizing stability and longer tenancies, Coquitlam Centre’s family-skewed demand often delivers 2–3 year tenancies.
Coquitlam is currently one of Metro Vancouver’s most actively redeveloping cities. In Burquitlam, Concert Properties just delivered the 50-storey Myriad tower (468 units) in early 2026, alongside recent completions of Marcon’s Smith & Farrow, Anthem’s SOCO, and Highpoint. Burquitlam now has Coquitlam’s five tallest buildings. In Coquitlam Centre, Marcon and QuadReal’s master plan east of Coquitlam Central Station will add roughly 4,000 more homes through the back half of the decade. Concert’s Whitgift Gardens redevelopment in Burquitlam will deliver another eight towers and 2,700 homes.
For owners of older Coquitlam condos, this is the most important market dynamic to understand. Tenants touring your unit are comparing it to a brand-new tower one or two SkyTrain stops away with a concierge, gym, and air conditioning.
Coquitlam property tax for 2026 is due July 2, 2026 as a single annual payment, with a 5% penalty applied immediately after the deadline and a further 5% added after September 15, 2026.
Coquitlam utility fees (water, sewer, garbage) are billed separately from property taxes, with the first instalment due March 31, 2026 and a second instalment due October 1, 2026. A 5% penalty applies after each due date if unpaid. Unlike some neighbouring cities, Coquitlam does not offer an early-payment discount on utilities.
No, not for long-term rentals. Coquitlam does not require a separate annual business licence for owners renting out residential properties on long-term leases.
No, the Empty Homes Tax is a City of Vancouver bylaw and applies only to residential properties within Vancouver city limits whereas Coquitlam has no equivalent municipal vacancy tax.
But every Coquitlam owner is still subject to the BC Speculation and Vacancy Tax, which is a separate provincial tax that applies across most of Metro Vancouver including Coquitlam. Every BC residential property owner in a designated taxable region must file the Speculation and Vacancy Tax declaration annually by March 31. See our BC Speculation and Vacancy Tax Guide for more details.
Coquitlam’s rental market is overwhelmingly transit-oriented, with Burquitlam, Lincoln Station, Coquitlam Central, and Lafarge Lake-Douglas Station being the four nodes around which the strongest tenant demand clusters. A condo within a 5-minute walk of a SkyTrain station rents meaningfully faster than an otherwise-identical unit a 15-minute walk away, and the gap widens for the young-professional and SFU-adjacent tenant pools that dominate Burquitlam.
Outside the SkyTrain corridors, Coquitlam’s tenant pool shifts. Westwood Plateau, Burke Mountain, and Eagle Ridge attract longer-tenancy family renters who prioritize school catchments, townhome layouts, and quieter streets over transit access.
The maximum allowable rent increase in British Columbia for 2026 is 2.3%, down from 3% in 2025. The cap is tied to the Consumer Price Index and applies to existing tenancies only.
Three rules every BC landlord needs to know: you can only raise rent once every 12 months, you must give at least three full months’ written notice using the official Notice of Rent Increase form, and missed years cannot be “topped up” later.