Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Saanich, BC

Median rent

Median rent in Saanich

$2,147/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Saanich is $2,147 per month as of October 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $247 more per month.

$2.98

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Saanich

28

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Saanich 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

Rent trends in Saanich, BC

Average rent prices in Saanich have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 Saanich, BC

Rent prices in Saanich vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Saanich is $2,110, whereas a house costs $4,387. 1-bedroom apartments in Saanich run $2,023 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,817.

Listings

Studio

$1,810

No Change

1%

1 bedroom

$2,023

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$2,781

4%

11%

3 bedroom

$3,430

4%

15%

4 bedroom

$4,980

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,810

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,023

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,781

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,430

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,980

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

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

Saanich

Median rent price$2,147
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,499
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Saanich, BC is 14% lower than the median rent in Capital H Part 1, BC.

Discover rentals in Saanich, BC

Quadra Woods Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

Quadra Woods Apartments

4038 Quadra St, Saanich, BC V8X 4C7

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,795–$2,250

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.
Villa Marie - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Villa Marie

3819 Shelbourne St, Saanich, BC V8P 5N3

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200–$2,500

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.
3922 Saint Peter's Road - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Maplewood house for rent in Saanich

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

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.
Il Greco Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

4d ago

8.6

Very good

Il Greco Apartments

2900 Tillicum Rd, Saanich, BC V9A 2A5

2 beds

2 baths

$2,631–$2,677

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Saanich, BC

Quick answers to common questions about the Saanich rental market.

How much is rent in Saanich?

The average rent in Saanich is $2,147 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Saanich?

Average rent prices in Saanich have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Saanich rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Saanich is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $247 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Saanich?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Saanich are Quadra ($1,995/mo), Maplewood ($2,100/mo), and Cordova Bay ($2,110/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Saanich?

To comfortably afford rent in Saanich, you'd need to earn approximately $86,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Saanich?

June offers the lowest rents in Saanich despite higher competition, with approximately 6.6% savings compared to November's peak prices. December sees the least competition with lower overall demand.

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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