Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Average rent in
Esquimalt, BC
Average rent in
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Esquimalt
$1,975/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Esquimalt is $1,975 per month as of June 2026. This is 1% above the national average rent, or $25 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Esquimalt
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Esquimalt rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Esquimalt, BC
Average rent prices in Esquimalt have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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
Esquimalt, BC
Rent prices in Esquimalt vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Esquimalt is $1,962, whereas a house costs $4,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Esquimalt run $1,899 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,454.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,722 | 5% | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,899 |  2% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $2,460 | 2% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $3,150 | 5% | 13% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Kinsmen Park | $2,495 | |
Old Esquimalt | $1,975 | |
Rock Heights | $2,088 | |
Saxe Point | $2,088 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,962 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,900 | 9% | - | |
Houses | $4,050 | 105% | - | |
Rooms | $1,150 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,722
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,899
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,460
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,150
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
13%
Old Esquimalt
Average rent
$1,975
Rock Heights
Average rent
$2,088
Kinsmen Park
Average rent
$2,495
Saxe Point
Average rent
$2,088
Apartments
Average rent
$1,962
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$4,050
Last 30 days
105%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,150
The table above reflects average rent prices in Esquimalt, 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 Esquimalt, BC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Esquimalt and Capital H Part 1 by all bedroom counts and property types.
Esquimalt
1%higher than the national median
18%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Esquimalt, BC is 14% lower than the median rent in Capital H Part 1, BC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,292
$2,400
$2,237
8%$2,263
$2,050
$2,330
1%$2,725
39%$1,995
35%$2,308
9%$2,350
21%$2,299
13%$2,325
Discover rentals in Esquimalt, BC
5d+ ago
Rock Heights apartment for rent in Esquimalt
611 Fernhill Rd #1, Esquimalt, BC V9A 4Y7
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
2d ago
1180 Colville Rd, Esquimalt, BC V9A 4P7
2–3 beds
1 bath
$2,329–$2,962
Apartment for rent
2d ago
531 West Bay Terr, Esquimalt, BC V9A 5R3
2 beds
1 bath
$2,499
Apartment for rent
1d ago
687 Admirals Rd, Esquimalt, BC V9A 2N9
2 beds
1 bath
$2,625
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
2d ago
1007 Esquimalt Rd, Esquimalt, BC V9A 3N1
Studio
1 bath
$1,875
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Kinsmen Park apartment for rent in Esquimalt
912 Selkirk Ave #408, Esquimalt, BC V9A 2V1
Studio
1 bath
$1,775
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
1023 Esquimalt Rd, Esquimalt, BC V9A 3M9
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950–$2,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
854 Esquimalt Rd, Esquimalt, BC V9A 0L2
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$2,850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
687 Admirals Rd, Esquimalt, BC V9A 2N9
2 beds
1 bath
$2,625
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
2d ago
790 788-790 Dominion Road, Esquimalt, BC V9A 4E6
1 bed
1 bath
$1,805
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
1d ago
687 Admirals Rd, Esquimalt, BC V9A 2N9
2 beds
1 bath
$2,625
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
18h ago
980 Wordsley St, Esquimalt, BC V9A 6Y4
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,099–$2,812
Apartment for rent
2d ago
531 West Bay Terr, Esquimalt, BC V9A 5R3
2 beds
1 bath
$2,499
Apartment for rent
1d ago
854 Esquimalt Rd, Esquimalt, BC V9A 0L2
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$2,850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
854 Esquimalt Rd, Esquimalt, BC V9A 0L2
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$2,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Rock Heights apartment for rent in Esquimalt
611 Fernhill Rd #1, Esquimalt, BC V9A 4Y7
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
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Frequently asked questions for Esquimalt, BC
Quick answers to common questions about the Esquimalt rental market.
How much is rent in Esquimalt?
The average rent in Esquimalt is $1,975 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Esquimalt?
Average rent prices in Esquimalt have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.
How does Esquimalt rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Esquimalt is 1% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $25 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Esquimalt?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Esquimalt are Old Esquimalt ($1,975/mo), Rock Heights ($2,088/mo), and Saxe Point ($2,088/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Esquimalt?
To comfortably afford rent in Esquimalt, you'd need to earn approximately $79,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Esquimalt?
The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Esquimalt, BC is approximately $2,101, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages around $2,501.
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).