Last updated on September 8, 2026

Average rent in
Central Saanich, BC

Median rent

Median rent in Central Saanich

$2,299/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Central Saanich is $2,299 per month as of September 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $399 more per month.

$2.95

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Central Saanich

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Central Saanich, BC, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Central Saanich, BC

Average rent prices in Central Saanich have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $2,375, whereas a house costs $3,390. 1-bedroom apartments in Central Saanich run $2,067 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,483.

Listings

Studio

$1,799

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$2,062

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$2,483

3%

6%

3 bedroom

$3,575

3%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,799

Last 30 days

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,062

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,483

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,575

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

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$2,299
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,290
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Central Saanich, BC is equal to the median rent in Capital F, BC.

Discover rentals in Central Saanich, BC

Lochside Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.1

Excellent

Lochside Apartments

7840 Lochside Dr, Central Saanich, BC V8M 2B9

1–3 beds

1 bath

$2,042–$2,799

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 1

Solis Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Solis Apartments

7701 East Saanich Rd, Central Saanich, BC V8M 1L9

3 beds

2–3 baths

$3,275–$3,675

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,299 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Central Saanich?

Average rent prices in Central Saanich have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Central Saanich rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Central Saanich is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $399 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Central Saanich?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Central Saanich are Brentwood Bay ($2,109/mo), Turgoose ($2,335/mo), and Saanichton ($2,387/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 $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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