Last updated on June 8, 2026

Average rent in
Central Saanich, BC

Median rent

Median rent in Central Saanich

$2,349/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Central Saanich is $2,349 per month as of June 2026. This is 20% above the national average rent, or $399 more per month.

$2.81

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Central Saanich

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Central Saanich rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 8% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $2,346, whereas a house costs $2,797. 1-bedroom apartments in Central Saanich run $2,184 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,808.

Listings

Studio

$1,692

2%

-

1 bedroom

$2,210

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$2,676

4%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,600

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$5,300

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,692

Last 30 days

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,210

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,676

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,300

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$2,349
increased by20%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,295
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Central Saanich, BC is 2% higher than the median rent in Capital F, BC.

Discover rentals in Central Saanich, BC

Bella Vista Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

1d ago

10

Excellent

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Bella Vista Apartments

2515 Hackett Cres, Central Saanich, BC V8M 0C9

Studio–3 beds

1 bath

$2,063–$3,299

Apartment for rent

Prosser Place - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Prosser Place

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

2 beds

2 baths

$2,295

Apartment for rent

Lochside Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Lochside Apartments

7840 Lochside Dr, Central Saanich, BC V8M 2B9

2 beds

1 bath

$2,346–$2,492

Apartment for rent

The Generations Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.1

Excellent

The Generations Apartments

7878 East Saanich Rd, Central Saanich, BC V8M 1T4

2 beds

1 bath

$2,350

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 $2,349 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Central Saanich?

Average rent prices in Central Saanich have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Central Saanich rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Central Saanich is 20% 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 Tanner ($2,295/mo), Turgoose ($2,348/mo), and Saanichton ($2,485/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 $94,000/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?

One-bedroom apartments in Central Saanich rent for around $2,200 per month in both Saanichton and Brentwood Bay neighborhoods. Budget-conscious renters can find one-bedroom units in Brentwood Bay for around $1,900 per month, which represents a 14% savings compared to the city median.

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