Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 28, 2026
Average rent in
Esquimalt, BC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Esquimalt
$2,193/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Esquimalt is $2,193 per month as of October 2026. This is 15% above the national average rent, or $293 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Esquimalt
20
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Esquimalt rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Esquimalt, BC
Average rent prices in Esquimalt have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $2,181, whereas a house costs $4,980. 1-bedroom apartments in Esquimalt run $1,985 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,592.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,818 | No Change | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $2,011 | 6% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,610 | No Change | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $3,550 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $4,980 | - | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Kinsmen Park | $2,172 | |
Old Esquimalt | $2,160 | |
Rock Heights | $2,250 | |
Saxe Point | $2,167 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,181 | No Change | 4% | |
Condos | $2,100 | 31% |  25% | |
Houses | $4,980 | 105% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,818
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,011
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,610
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,550
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,980
Old Esquimalt
Average rent
$2,160
Rock Heights
Average rent
$2,250
Kinsmen Park
Average rent
$2,172
Saxe Point
Average rent
$2,167
Apartments
Average rent
$2,181
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
31%
Last year
25%
Houses
Average rent
$4,980
Last 30 days
105%
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
15%higher than the national median
32%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Esquimalt, BC is 12% lower than the median rent in Capital H Part 1, BC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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53%$2,045
12%$2,147
3%$2,131
13%$1,970
27%$2,295
7%Discover rentals in Esquimalt, BC
27m ago
885 Craigflower Rd, Esquimalt, BC V9A 2X4
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,650–$2,050
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
829 Old Esquimalt Rd, Esquimalt, BC V9A 4W9
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,985–$3,375
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
7h ago
854 Esquimalt Rd, Esquimalt, BC V9A 0L2
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,160–$3,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
10h ago
612 Constance Ave, Esquimalt, BC V9A 0J7
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,167–$2,830
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Old Esquimalt condo for rent in Esquimalt
3 beds
2 baths
$7,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 24
4h ago
687 Admirals Rd, Esquimalt, BC V9A 2N9
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,905–$2,575
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available May 1
22h ago
837 Ellery St, Esquimalt, BC V9A 4R6
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,799–$2,444
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1023 Esquimalt Rd, Esquimalt, BC V9A 3M9
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750–$2,100
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4h ago
687 Admirals Rd, Esquimalt, BC V9A 2N9
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,905–$2,575
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available May 1
7h ago
854 Esquimalt Rd, Esquimalt, BC V9A 0L2
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,160–$3,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
10h ago
612 Constance Ave, Esquimalt, BC V9A 0J7
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,167–$2,830
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
790 788-790 Dominion Road, Esquimalt, BC V9A 4E6
2 beds
1 bath
$2,450
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
4h ago
687 Admirals Rd, Esquimalt, BC V9A 2N9
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,905–$2,575
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
827 Selkirk Ave, Esquimalt, BC V9A 2T7
1 bed
1 bath
$1,815
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
980 Wordsley St, Esquimalt, BC V9A 6Y4
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,983–$2,650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
855 Ellery St, Esquimalt, BC V9A 6X6
2–3 beds
1 bath
$2,340–$2,786
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4h ago
687 Admirals Rd, Esquimalt, BC V9A 2N9
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,905–$2,575
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
827 Selkirk Ave, Esquimalt, BC V9A 2T7
1 bed
1 bath
$1,815
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1180 Colville Rd, Esquimalt, BC V9A 4P7
2 beds
1 bath
$2,256
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Rock Heights condo for rent in Esquimalt
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
Price dropped $250Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 15
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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 $2,193 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Esquimalt?
Average rent prices in Esquimalt have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Esquimalt rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Esquimalt is 15% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $293 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Esquimalt?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Esquimalt are Old Esquimalt ($2,160/mo), Saxe Point ($2,167/mo), and Kinsmen Park ($2,172/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Esquimalt?
To comfortably afford rent in Esquimalt, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/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).