Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
Oak Bay, BC

Median rent

Median rent in Oak Bay

$1,995/mo

decreased by22%

vs previous year

The average rent in Oak Bay is $1,995 per month as of June 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $45 more per month.

$3.35

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Oak Bay

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Oak Bay rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Oak Bay, BC, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Oak Bay, BC

Average rent prices in Oak Bay have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 22% 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 Oak Bay, BC

Rent prices in Oak Bay vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Oak Bay is $1,995, whereas a house costs $2,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Oak Bay run $1,860 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,723.

Listings

Studio

$1,724

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,945

1%

14%

2 bedroom

$2,580

32%

9%

3 bedroom

$3,795

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,724

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,945

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,580

Last 30 days

32%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,795

The table above reflects average rent prices in Oak Bay, 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 Oak Bay, BC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Oak Bay and Capital H Part 1 by all bedroom counts and property types.

Oak Bay

Median rent price$1,995
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,292
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Oak Bay, BC is 13% lower than the median rent in Capital H Part 1, BC.

Discover rentals in Oak Bay, BC

Woodridge Manor Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

Woodridge Manor Apartments

2230 Cadboro Bay Rd, Oak Bay, BC V8R 5G9

1 bed

1 bath

$1,995

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Oak Bay, BC

Quick answers to common questions about the Oak Bay rental market.

How much is rent in Oak Bay?

The average rent in Oak Bay is $1,995 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Oak Bay?

Average rent prices in Oak Bay have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 22% since last year.

How does Oak Bay rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Oak Bay is 2% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $45 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Oak Bay?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Oak Bay are Henderson ($1,875/mo), North Oak Bay ($1,950/mo), and South Oak Bay ($1,992/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Oak Bay?

To comfortably afford rent in Oak Bay, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/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).

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