Where to Buy a Multiplex in Burnaby
On October 9, 2026 we counted 118 half duplex and townhome listings for sale in Burnaby. Burnaby has 11 SkyTrain stations on two lines, so many of these homes are a short walk from a train. This guide compares the main neighbourhoods by how you get around and what daily life is like.
Questions about this guide: Gary Paul, REALTOR®, Personal Real Estate Corporation, Grand Central Realty, 778-828-7476
Key Topics
What Is for Sale
We counted 83 half duplex and 35 townhome listings in Burnaby on October 9, 2026, against 499 in Vancouver.
11 SkyTrain Stations
TransLink lists 11 stations in Burnaby on the Expo and Millennium lines, including Metrotown, Edmonds, Brentwood Town Centre and Lougheed Town Centre.
Two Lines Meet in Burnaby
Lougheed Town Centre and Production Way-University are each served by both the Expo Line and the Millennium Line, according to TransLink.
No Price Index for These Homes
Greater Vancouver REALTORS publishes no multiplex benchmark. Its townhouse benchmark was $1,016,700 in September 2026, down 4.7% from a year earlier.
Most Are Strata Homes
You own your home and share the building with the other owners. Since November 24, 2022, no strata in BC can stop owners from renting out their home, according to the Province of BC.
Visit Before You Choose
In our view, walk the street at school drop-off time and on a weekday evening. A short visit shows you more about noise, parking and light than any table can.
SkyTrain Stations in Burnaby
If you or your children will travel by SkyTrain, start your search near one of these stations.
| Line | Stations in Burnaby | Continues to |
|---|---|---|
| Expo Line | Patterson, Metrotown, Royal Oak, Edmonds, Lougheed Town Centre, Production Way-University | Vancouver, New Westminster and Surrey |
| Millennium Line | Gilmore, Brentwood Town Centre, Holdom, Sperling-Burnaby Lake, Lake City Way, Production Way-University, Lougheed Town Centre | Vancouver, Port Moody and Coquitlam |
Source: TransLink, SkyTrain schedules and maps (station list), read October 9, 2026. Lougheed Town Centre and Production Way-University are on both lines, so Burnaby has 11 stations in all.
Five Burnaby Neighbourhoods to Start With
Each one suits a different kind of buyer. Each link opens the homes for sale there now.
Metrotown
South BurnabyExpo Line stations at Patterson and Metrotown.
Metropolis at Metrotown, a large shopping mall, sits at its centre, and Central Park is at its west edge. The streets near the mall are busy. In our view, it suits buyers who want shops, services and SkyTrain within a walk.
Edmonds
South BurnabyExpo Line station at Edmonds.
Edmonds Community Centre and the trails of Byrne Creek Ravine Park are close by. In our view, it suits buyers who want SkyTrain with quieter residential streets than Metrotown.
Brentwood
North BurnabyMillennium Line station at Brentwood Town Centre.
The Amazing Brentwood shopping centre and its restaurants sit beside the station. In our view, it suits buyers who want a busy centre nearby and a direct train along the Millennium Line.
Lougheed
East BurnabyLougheed Town Centre station, served by both the Expo and Millennium lines.
Lougheed Town Centre mall and Cameron Recreation Centre are close by. In our view, it suits buyers who travel in more than one direction, since two lines stop at the same station.
Burnaby Heights
North BurnabyBuses run along Hastings Street. No SkyTrain station sits inside the neighbourhood.
Independent cafes, bakeries and shops line Hastings Street. In our view, it suits buyers who want to walk to a main street more than they need a train.
Station locations from TransLink's station list, read October 9, 2026. The notes on living there are our own view.
Burnaby and Vancouver Compared
Only figures we can source. No one publishes multiplex prices by city.
Burnaby
Vancouver
Listings: MultiLiving count of active MLS® listings on October 9, 2026, property type Half Duplex or Townhouse, list price above $0. Stations: TransLink station list, read October 9, 2026, with a station on two lines counted once. Vancouver's count does not include the Broadway Subway, which the Province of BC expects to open in 2027.
How to Compare Two Neighbourhoods
The bottom line
Burnaby has fewer multiplex homes for sale than Vancouver, and four of the five neighbourhoods in this guide have a SkyTrain station. No one publishes a price index for multiplex homes in either city, so choose on daily life: the trip to work, the school, and the street.
In our view, Metrotown and Brentwood suit buyers who want a busy centre beside the station. Edmonds suits buyers who want the train with quieter streets. Lougheed suits buyers who travel in more than one direction. Burnaby Heights suits buyers who would rather walk to a main street than to a train.
Compare with the Vancouver neighbourhood guide, browse Burnaby multiplex listings for sale, or talk to our team about which Burnaby neighbourhood fits your family.
Data: MultiLiving count of active MLS® listings, October 9, 2026. Greater Vancouver REALTORS MLS® Home Price Index, September 2026. TransLink SkyTrain station list. Province of BC, Small-scale, multi-unit housing (updated January 20, 2026) and changes to strata legislation (rentals). Strata Property Act, section 59. All read October 9, 2026.
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Key Takeaways
- On October 9, 2026, MultiLiving counted 118 half duplex and townhome listings for sale in Burnaby and 499 in Vancouver.
- TransLink lists 11 SkyTrain stations in Burnaby on the Expo and Millennium lines.
- Lougheed Town Centre and Production Way-University are served by both lines.
- Greater Vancouver REALTORS publishes no price index for multiplex homes, so no one can rank Burnaby neighbourhoods by multiplex price growth.
- Since November 24, 2022, no BC strata can stop owners from renting out their home.
- Choose a street by visiting it at the times of day you would use it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best neighbourhood to buy a multiplex home in Burnaby?
The best Burnaby neighbourhood for a multiplex home is the one that fits your commute, your children's schools and your budget, because no public data ranks neighbourhoods for these homes. Greater Vancouver REALTORS publishes no price index for multiplex homes. In our view, buyers who commute by SkyTrain should start near one of the 11 Burnaby stations on TransLink's list, such as Metrotown, Edmonds or Brentwood Town Centre, and buyers who want a walkable main street should look at Burnaby Heights.
How many multiplex homes are for sale in Burnaby?
On October 9, 2026, MultiLiving counted 118 half duplex and townhome listings for sale in Burnaby on the MLS® system: 83 half duplexes and 35 townhomes. The count covers active listings only, and homes are listed and sold every day. Vancouver had 499 on the same day. For the homes on the market this week, open our Burnaby listings page and filter by neighbourhood.
How much does a multiplex home cost in Burnaby?
No public index tracks multiplex home prices in Burnaby, so asking prices are the best guide. In MultiLiving's count of active MLS® listings in Burnaby and Vancouver together on October 9, 2026, the median asking price was $1,799,000 for a half duplex and $1,478,900 for a townhome. For comparison, Greater Vancouver REALTORS' townhouse benchmark for the whole region was $1,016,700 in September 2026, down 4.7% from a year earlier.
Which Burnaby neighbourhoods have SkyTrain stations?
Metrotown, Edmonds, Brentwood and Lougheed all have SkyTrain stations, according to TransLink's station list. The Expo Line stops at Patterson, Metrotown, Royal Oak and Edmonds in south Burnaby. The Millennium Line stops at Gilmore, Brentwood Town Centre, Holdom, Sperling-Burnaby Lake and Lake City Way in north Burnaby. Both lines serve Production Way-University and Lougheed Town Centre. Burnaby Heights has no station of its own; buses run along Hastings Street.
Is Burnaby cheaper than Vancouver for a multiplex home?
No published figure shows whether Burnaby is cheaper than Vancouver for a multiplex home, because Greater Vancouver REALTORS publishes benchmarks for detached homes, townhouses and apartments only. Supply is easier to count: on October 9, 2026, our MLS® count found 118 half duplex and townhome listings in Burnaby and 499 in Vancouver. In our view, the useful comparison is two specific homes of the same size, one in each city, with the trip to work timed from each.
Can I rent out a multiplex home I buy in Burnaby?
Yes. Since November 24, 2022, no strata in British Columbia can have a bylaw that stops owners from renting out their home, according to the Province of BC. That covers almost every multiplex home, because most are sold as strata homes. A strata can still limit or ban short-term rentals, such as nightly stays, with a three-quarter vote of owners, so read the bylaws before you plan on that kind of rental.
Why are so many new multiplex homes for sale in Burnaby?
New multiplex homes are for sale across Burnaby because the Province of BC told cities to allow more homes on lots that used to hold one house. Local governments had to update their rules by June 30, 2024, to allow three to four homes on most single-family and duplex lots, and six on larger lots near frequent bus service, according to the Province. For a buyer, the result is more half duplexes and townhomes for sale on ordinary residential streets in Burnaby.
What should I check before choosing a street in Burnaby?
Before choosing a street in Burnaby, check the trip to work, the school that serves the address, and the strata's records. Under the Strata Property Act, a strata must give a buyer its information certificate, called Form B, within one week of a request; it lists the monthly fees, any approved special levies and the balance of the savings fund. In our view, also walk the street on a weekday evening, when traffic and parking are at their busiest.
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