Last updated on July 23, 2026

Average rent in
Central Saanich, BC

Median rent

Median rent in Central Saanich

$2,433/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Central Saanich is $2,433 per month as of July 2026. This is 25% above the national average rent, or $488 more per month.

$3.15

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Central Saanich

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Central Saanich rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Central Saanich, BC

Average rent prices in Central Saanich have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Central Saanich, BC

Rent prices in Central Saanich vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Central Saanich is $2,339, whereas a house costs $2,792. 1-bedroom apartments in Central Saanich run $2,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,800

3%

-

1 bedroom

$2,148

No Change

7%

2 bedroom

$2,500

9%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,390

3%

2%

4 bedroom

$12,500

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,148

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,390

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$12,500

The table above reflects average rent prices in Central Saanich, BC, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Central Saanich, BC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Central Saanich and Capital F by all bedroom counts and property types.

Central Saanich

Median rent price$2,433
increased by25%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,062
increased by6%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Central Saanich, BC is 18% higher than the median rent in Capital F, BC.

Discover rentals in Central Saanich, BC

Prosser Place - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Prosser Place

7612 East Saanich Rd, Central Saanich, BC V8M 0C4

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,550–$1,995

Apartment for rent

Solis Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Solis Apartments

6999 East Saanich Rd, Central Saanich, BC V8Z None

Studio–3 beds

1–3 baths

$1,800–$3,750

Apartment for rent

2490 Tanner Road - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Tanner apartment for rent in Central Saanich

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 2

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Frequently asked questions for Central Saanich, BC

Quick answers to common questions about the Central Saanich rental market.

How much is rent in Central Saanich?

The average rent in Central Saanich is $2,433 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Central Saanich?

Average rent prices in Central Saanich have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Central Saanich rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Central Saanich is 25% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $488 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Central Saanich?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Central Saanich are Tanner ($2,184/mo), Turgoose ($2,184/mo), and Saanichton ($2,365/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Central Saanich?

To comfortably afford rent in Central Saanich, you'd need to earn approximately $97,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Central Saanich?

Saanichton stands out as Central Saanich's most in-demand neighborhood, representing 87% of available listings with consumer interest 1.2 times above market average. Brentwood Bay offers a smaller but engaged community with 6% of listings, both featuring high walk scores and quality transit access.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

Apartments for rent in Central Saanich