Best Burnaby Neighbourhoods to Buy in 2026 (Median $899,999)
Burnaby's 1,627 listings span $368K SkyTrain condos to $2.5M Deer Lake homes, with a $899,999 median. Best areas ranked by budget, lifestyle, and commute for 2026.
Burnaby has 1,627 active listings right now, a median price of $899,999, and neighbourhoods that range from $368,000 condos near SkyTrain to $2.5 million homes above Deer Lake. Here is where to buy in 2026, broken down by budget and buyer type, using live MLS data from Zealty.
Most buyers who end up in Burnaby did not plan to be there. They started in Vancouver, got priced out, and then discovered that Burnaby has the same SkyTrain lines, better square footage, quieter streets, and in some neighbourhoods, prices that are 30 to 40 percent lower per square foot than comparable Vancouver addresses.
Right now there are 1,627 active listings in Burnaby with a median asking price of $899,999 and a city-wide median of 46 days on market. That combination of inventory and slower movement means buyers have real options and real negotiating room in March 2026. The question is not whether Burnaby makes sense. The question is which neighbourhood makes sense for you.
What the Burnaby Market Looks Like Right Now
The overall picture favours buyers. With a median of 46 days on market city-wide, properties are sitting longer than they were a year ago, which gives you more time to do your research and a lot less pressure to waive conditions.
Here is how the three main property types compare right now:
Condos (961 active listings): median price $699,900, median $942 per square foot, 45 days on market.
Townhouses (285 active listings): median price $1,268,000, median $764 per square foot, 40 days on market. Townhouses are actually moving the fastest of any property type in Burnaby right now.
Detached houses (381 active listings): median price $2,228,000, median $766 per square foot, 54 days on market.
You can search all active Burnaby listings by property type and neighbourhood on Zealty.
Best Burnaby Neighbourhoods for First-Time Buyers
Brentwood Park
Brentwood is the entry point most buyers discover first, and for good reason. The area around Brentwood Town Centre SkyTrain station has seen a wave of new high-rise development over the past decade, and the result is one of the most active condo markets in Metro Vancouver. Right now there are 322 active listings in Brentwood Park, with a median price of $804,000 and a median of $1,005 per square foot.
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For buyers who want to get in below the median, the floor is lower than most people expect. There are currently 1-bedroom condos in Brentwood starting from $368,000, with units at 1955 Woodway Place coming in under $430,000 for over 750 square feet. That is a meaningful entry point for a neighbourhood with direct SkyTrain access and a walkable town centre.
Highgate is one of Burnaby's most underrated neighbourhoods, sitting in the southeast corner of the city near Edmonds SkyTrain. With a median price of $765,000 and 73 active listings, it offers some of the most affordable entry points in Burnaby proper. Days on market average 41, meaning it is active but not frenzied.
If you are a first-time buyer priced out of Brentwood or Metrotown but still want SkyTrain proximity, Highgate is worth a serious look.
Best Burnaby Neighbourhoods for Move-Up Buyers and Families
Edmonds
Edmonds is the most interesting neighbourhood in Burnaby right now, and the data backs that up. With a median price of $823,500 and the fastest days on market of any major Burnaby neighbourhood at just 34 days, properties here are moving quicker than anywhere else in the city. That is a signal: buyers are finding value in Edmonds before the rest of the market does.
There are 120 active listings right now. The neighbourhood sits at the Edmonds SkyTrain station on the Expo Line and is seeing significant new development, including newer condo buildings with 1-bedrooms starting under $500,000. For move-up buyers looking for space and value close to transit, Edmonds is the strongest case in Burnaby in 2026.
South Slope is where Burnaby families have traditionally settled, and the data explains why. It is a quiet, established neighbourhood of detached homes running along the southern ridge of Burnaby, with views toward the Fraser River and easy access to Central Park and several of Burnaby's better public schools.
The median price here is $1,493,000, with 74 active listings and 46 days on market. Detached homes start from around $1,488,000, giving you 2,000 square feet or more for close to what a Vancouver east side house would cost. South Slope is calmer, greener, and still well connected.
Willingdon Heights sits in north Burnaby between Capitol Hill and Brentwood and is a mostly detached-home neighbourhood that attracts families who want space without paying Capitol Hill prices. The median price is $1,798,000, with 27 active listings and a median of 45 days on market.
It is a quieter choice than South Slope, with a strong community feel and good access to Burnaby North Secondary, one of the city's most respected public high schools.
If walkability and urban convenience are your priorities, Metrotown is Burnaby's answer. The neighbourhood sits around Metrotown SkyTrain station, the busiest station outside of downtown Vancouver, with Metropolis at Metrotown, Crystal Mall, and hundreds of restaurants all within walking distance. There are 308 active listings right now, with a median price of $829,000 and $999 per square foot.
One thing worth noting: Metrotown is also the slowest of Burnaby's major condo neighbourhoods, with a median of 53 days on market. In a buyer's market, that gives you real leverage. That said, it is worth understanding what a longer days-on-market figure means for individual buildings before you make an offer. You can check any building's health by searching its name or address directly in Zealty's Strata Browser, where the building health widget will show you how it compares to similar buildings across BC. For a full guide on what to look for before you buy into any strata building, read How to Assess a Condo Building Before You Buy in Vancouver in 2026.
Deer Lake is the most prestigious address in Burnaby. The neighbourhood wraps around Deer Lake itself, a genuine lake in the middle of the city surrounded by parks, the Burnaby Art Gallery, and Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. With only 4 active listings at a median of $2,543,000 and a median of 61.5 days on market, this is a thin, slow market where buyers have real negotiating room.
Buckingham Heights sits on the west side of Burnaby near Metrotown and offers large detached homes at a median of $2,415,000, with $687 per square foot. That is the lowest price-per-square-foot of any neighbourhood in this list, which makes it genuinely interesting for buyers who prioritize space. With only 6 active listings and a median of 70.5 days on market, sellers here are patient and so can you be.
Capitol Hill is Burnaby's elevated north-facing neighbourhood with some of the best views in Metro Vancouver, looking across Burrard Inlet toward the North Shore mountains. The median price is $1,998,000, with 47 active listings and 54 days on market. It is a compelling alternative to comparable North Vancouver prices, with easier SkyTrain access and a quieter residential feel.
If you are a first-time buyer looking for SkyTrain access under $500,000, start with Brentwood Park and Highgate. If you want the best value-to-momentum ratio in the city right now, Edmonds at 34 days on market is the one to watch. Families looking for detached homes and good schools will find South Slope and Willingdon Heights the strongest options at their respective price points. And if budget is not a constraint, Deer Lake and Buckingham Heights offer genuine luxury with far less competition than equivalent Vancouver addresses.
All data in this post is pulled from live MLS listings on Zealty. You can search every neighbourhood mentioned here, filter by property type, price, and building age, and check the building health widget for any strata building before you make an offer, all in one place.
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