Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Esquimalt, BC
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Esquimalt
$2,123/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Esquimalt is $2,123 per month as of July 2026. This is 10% above the national average rent, or $193 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Esquimalt
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 8% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $2,123. 1-bedroom apartments in Esquimalt run $1,972 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,488.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,871 |  5% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,950 | 2% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $2,488 | 2% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $3,225 | 2% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Kinsmen Park | $2,122 | |
Old Esquimalt | $2,049 | |
Rock Heights | $1,975 | |
Saxe Point | $2,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,123 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,600 | 10% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,150 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,871
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,488
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,225
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
Old Esquimalt
Average rent
$2,049
Kinsmen Park
Average rent
$2,122
Rock Heights
Average rent
$1,975
Saxe Point
Average rent
$2,300
Apartments
Average rent
$2,123
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
10%
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
10%higher than the national median
19%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Esquimalt, BC is 7% lower than the median rent in Capital H Part 1, BC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,292
24%$2,339
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2%$2,292
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$2,292
8%$2,705
13%$2,050
23%$2,225
2%$2,380
12%$2,347
9%$2,299
9%Discover rentals in Esquimalt, BC
4d ago
837 Ellery St, Esquimalt, BC V9A 4R6
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,835–$2,454
Apartment for rent
1d ago
885 Craigflower Rd, Esquimalt, BC V9A 2X4
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950–$2,195
Apartment for rent
12h ago
1180 Colville Rd, Esquimalt, BC V9A 4P7
2–3 beds
1 bath
$2,334–$2,925
Apartment for rent
2d ago
612 Constance Ave, Esquimalt, BC V9A 0J7
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,423–$3,184
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
854 Esquimalt Rd, Esquimalt, BC V9A 0L2
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,040–$2,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
531 West Bay Terr, Esquimalt, BC V9A 5R3
1 bed
1 bath
$2,199
Apartment for rent
4d ago
948 Esquimalt Rd, Esquimalt, BC V9A 6V3
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,750–$2,055
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1007 Esquimalt Rd, Esquimalt, BC V9A 3N1
Studio
1 bath
$1,875
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
1d ago
687 Admirals Rd, Esquimalt, BC V9A 2N9
2 beds
1 bath
$2,580
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
1d ago
827 Selkirk Ave, Esquimalt, BC V9A 2T7
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
2d ago
612 Constance Ave, Esquimalt, BC V9A 0J7
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,423–$3,184
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
854 Esquimalt Rd, Esquimalt, BC V9A 0L2
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,040–$2,850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
687 Admirals Rd, Esquimalt, BC V9A 2N9
2 beds
1 bath
$2,580
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
1d ago
827 Selkirk Ave, Esquimalt, BC V9A 2T7
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
4d ago
948 Esquimalt Rd, Esquimalt, BC V9A 6V3
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,750–$2,055
Apartment for rent
1d ago
855 Ellery St, Esquimalt, BC V9A 6X6
3 beds
1 bath
$2,839
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 $2,123 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Esquimalt?
Average rent prices in Esquimalt have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does Esquimalt rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Esquimalt is 10% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $193 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Esquimalt?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Esquimalt are Rock Heights ($1,975/mo), Old Esquimalt ($2,049/mo), and Kinsmen Park ($2,122/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Esquimalt?
To comfortably afford rent in Esquimalt, you'd need to earn approximately $85,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Esquimalt?
Based on our current listings, Rock Heights generates the highest consumer interest at 1.2 times the market average, with Old Esquimalt representing 73% of Esquimalt's rental market with 57 available units. Both neighborhoods offer strong environmental sustainability features and social connectivity through high walk scores and reliable transit access.
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).