Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
Saanich, BC

Median rent

Median rent in Saanich

$2,308/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Saanich is $2,308 per month as of June 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $358 more per month.

$2.89

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Saanich

31

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 1% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $2,186, whereas a house costs $3,122. 1-bedroom apartments in Saanich run $2,048 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,673.

Listings

Studio

$1,697

1%

4%

1 bedroom

$2,048

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$2,656

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$3,295

3%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,697

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,048

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,656

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,295

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

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$2,308
increased by18%

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 Saanich, BC is 1% higher than the median rent in Capital H Part 1, BC.

Discover rentals in Saanich, BC

1850 Newton St Lowr - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

Camosun house for rent in Saanich

1850 Newton St Lowr, Saanich, BC V8R 2R4

2 beds

1 bath

$1,975

House for rent

Available Jul 1

Lady Harley - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.1

Excellent

Lady Harley

3234 Quadra St, Saanich, BC V8X 1G2

2 beds

1 bath

$2,260

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

Fair Oaks Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.3

Excellent

Fair Oaks Apartments

3501 Savannah Ave, Saanich, BC V8X 1S6

2 beds

1 bath

$2,410

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

1840 Grandview Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Gordon Head house for rent in Saanich

Grandview Drive 1840 - Upper Unit

1840 Grandview Dr, Saanich, BC V8N 2T9

3 beds

1 bath

$2,650

House for rent

Available May 1

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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 $2,308 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Saanich?

Average rent prices in Saanich have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Saanich rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Saanich is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $358 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Saanich?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Saanich are Quadra ($1,949/mo), High Quadra ($1,949/mo), and Tillicum ($1,949/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Saanich?

To comfortably afford rent in Saanich, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Saanich's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,100 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,600 monthly. Both apartment types experienced rent decreases from the previous year, with one-bedrooms down 2.4% and two-bedrooms declining 5.4%.

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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