Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Average rent in
Esquimalt, BC
Average rent in
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Esquimalt
$2,212/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Esquimalt is $2,212 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $312 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Esquimalt
20
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Esquimalt rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Esquimalt, BC
Average rent prices in Esquimalt have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased 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
Esquimalt, BC
Rent prices in Esquimalt vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Esquimalt is $2,197. 1-bedroom apartments in Esquimalt run $2,005 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,483.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,783 |  1% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $2,025 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,492 | 1% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $3,295 | 6% | 23% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Kinsmen Park | $2,231 | |
Old Esquimalt | $2,157 | |
Rock Heights | $2,200 | |
Saxe Point | $2,100 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,197 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,500 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,783
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,025
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,492
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,295
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
23%
Old Esquimalt
Average rent
$2,157
Rock Heights
Average rent
$2,200
Kinsmen Park
Average rent
$2,231
Saxe Point
Average rent
$2,100
Apartments
Average rent
$2,197
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
1%
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
16%higher than the national median
12%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Esquimalt, BC is 4% higher than the median rent in Capital H Part 1, BC.
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9%Discover rentals in Esquimalt, BC
1d ago
885 Craigflower Rd, Esquimalt, BC V9A 2X4
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,725–$2,095
Apartment for rent
2d ago
829 Old Esquimalt Rd, Esquimalt, BC V9A 4W9
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,985–$3,090
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1180 Colville Rd, Esquimalt, BC V9A 4P7
2 beds
1 bath
$2,299–$2,334
Apartment for rent
15h ago
855 Ellery St, Esquimalt, BC V9A 6X6
2–3 beds
1 bath
$2,340–$2,786
Apartment for rent
1d ago
980 Wordsley St, Esquimalt, BC V9A 6Y4
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,027–$2,699
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Rock Heights condo for rent in Esquimalt
1 bed
1 bath
$2,650
Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
1d ago
1023 Esquimalt Rd, Esquimalt, BC V9A 3M9
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850–$2,300
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1160 Esquimalt Rd, Esquimalt, BC V9A 3N8
1 bed
1 bath
$2,199
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 8
22h ago
854 Esquimalt Rd, Esquimalt, BC V9A 0L2
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,160–$3,450
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1023 Esquimalt Rd, Esquimalt, BC V9A 3M9
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850–$2,300
Apartment for rent
2d ago
612 Constance Ave, Esquimalt, BC V9A 0J7
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,800–$3,200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
829 Old Esquimalt Rd, Esquimalt, BC V9A 4W9
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,985–$3,090
Apartment for rent
4d ago
687 Admirals Rd, Esquimalt, BC V9A 2N9
2 beds
1 bath
$2,620
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
4d ago
827 Selkirk Ave, Esquimalt, BC V9A 2T7
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
12h ago
948 Esquimalt Rd, Esquimalt, BC V9A 6V3
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,750–$1,964
Apartment for rent
15h ago
855 Ellery St, Esquimalt, BC V9A 6X6
2–3 beds
1 bath
$2,340–$2,786
Apartment for rent
1d ago
885 Craigflower Rd, Esquimalt, BC V9A 2X4
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,725–$2,095
Apartment for rent
4d ago
687 Admirals Rd, Esquimalt, BC V9A 2N9
2 beds
1 bath
$2,620
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
4d ago
827 Selkirk Ave, Esquimalt, BC V9A 2T7
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
1d ago
948 Esquimalt Rd, Esquimalt, BC V9A 6V3
1 bed
1 bath
$1,799–$1,964
Apartment for rent
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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 $2,212 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Esquimalt?
Average rent prices in Esquimalt have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Esquimalt rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Esquimalt is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $312 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Esquimalt?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Esquimalt are Saxe Point ($2,100/mo), Old Esquimalt ($2,157/mo), and Rock Heights ($2,200/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).