November 3, 2026 · Bella Virtual 3D Team
3D Rendering Cost per Image: Canada vs US (2026)
Quick answer: professional 3D architectural rendering costs about US$300 to US$5,000+ per image in North America, and the range is similar in Canada and the US. At Bella the price per image does not depend on the country: a residential interior is US$550 (C$750 at checkout), a single-building exterior is US$750 (C$1,025) and a streetscape or aerial is US$1,000 (C$1,350). Revisions are included, and every image is made by a human 3D artist, never AI.
3D rendering cost per image: Canada vs US
| Render type | Typical market range (USD, 2026) | Bella price (USD) | Charged at checkout in Canada (CAD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential interior | $300–$1,000 | US$550 | C$750 |
| Commercial interior | $500–$1,500 | US$700 | C$950 |
| Exterior, single building | $500–$1,500 | US$750 | C$1,025 |
| Exterior, streetscape or aerial | $1,000–$3,000 | US$1,000 | C$1,350 |
| Exterior, multiple buildings | $1,500–$5,000+ | US$1,400 | C$1,900 |
Market ranges are typical estimates from published studio price lists, not quotes, and they are the same ranges we use in our full architectural rendering cost guide. Bella's CAD prices are the ones shown at checkout for Canadian orders in November 2026.
Is 3D rendering priced differently in Canada?
For Bella, no. One price list covers projects in the United States and Canada, and the price follows the type of image, not the location of the project. What changes for a Canadian project is the currency you pay in and the local context you need to show: Vancouver towers, Toronto condos or Montreal plex conversions all start from the same per-image price.
If you are comparing studios, check three things before you compare totals: the currency of each quote, whether revisions are included, and whether the images are made by people or generated by AI.
What drives the price per image
- Image type. An interior needs one room modelled. An exterior needs the building, landscaping and sky, and a streetscape or aerial adds the surrounding buildings and terrain.
- Complexity. Curved roofs, detailed facades and custom millwork take longer than simple forms.
- Realism and lighting. A marketing-grade dusk scene costs more than a basic concept render.
- Number of images. Several views of one project can reuse the same 3D model, so ask for a quote on larger sets.
Our full cost guide covers each of these in detail, plus the hidden costs to ask about.
Example budgets
A small residential project with two interiors and one exterior comes to US$1,850 (2 × US$550 plus US$750), or C$2,525 at Canadian checkout prices (2 × C$750 plus C$1,025). A presale marketing set with a streetscape and three interior views comes to US$2,650 (US$1,000 plus 3 × US$550), or C$3,600 (C$1,350 plus 3 × C$750).
Where to order
See what we do on our 3D rendering services page, or the city pages for Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal. Ready to start? Order a 3D rendering or contact us for a project quote. Need floor plans too? We also offer 2D and 3D floor plans.
Frequently asked questions
Is 3D rendering cheaper in Canada than in the US?
Not for Bella. The price list is the same for projects in both countries, set per finished image in US dollars. Canadian customers are charged in Canadian dollars at checkout, at the CAD prices shown in the table above. Other studios set their own rates, so compare per-image prices rather than the country they are based in.
What does a 3D rendering cost per image?
In 2026, professional architectural renders typically run US$300 to US$5,000 or more per image in North America, depending on the type of image and its complexity. At Bella, a residential interior is US$550 (C$750), a single-building exterior is US$750 (C$1,025) and a streetscape or aerial is US$1,000 (C$1,350).
Do I pay in Canadian dollars?
If you order from Canada, checkout shows the price in Canadian dollars. US customers pay in US dollars. The CAD figures in this article were the live checkout prices in November 2026 and can change, so confirm the total at checkout.
What is included in the price per image?
Each Bella price covers 3D modelling from your plans or drawings, revisions until the image is right and 4K delivery. Every render is built by a human 3D artist, not generated by AI.
How long does a rendering take?
A still rendering usually takes about one to two weeks from receiving your drawings. Send a complete set of plans and reference images to avoid delays.
Can I use renderings on a Canadian listing or presale site?
Yes, but label them clearly as artist renderings. Our guide to MLS rules in Canada explains how to disclose altered or computer-generated images.