Last updated on July 24, 2026

Average rent in
Sidney, BC

Median rent

Median rent in Sidney

$2,549/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sidney is $2,549 per month as of July 2026. This is 31% above the national average rent, or $604 more per month.

$3.04

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sidney

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sidney rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 Sidney, BC, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Sidney, BC

Average rent prices in Sidney have decreased by 19% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 Sidney, BC

Rent prices in Sidney vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sidney is $2,239, whereas a house costs $3,242. 1-bedroom apartments in Sidney run $2,130 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,295.

Listings

Studio

$1,983

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$2,140

6%

6%

2 bedroom

$2,808

6%

13%

3 bedroom

$3,430

11%

9%

4 bedroom

$2,500

18%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,983

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,140

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,808

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,430

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

18%

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

Compare median rent prices in Sidney and Capital F by all bedroom counts and property types.

Sidney

Median rent price$2,549
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,062
increased by6%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sidney, BC is 24% higher than the median rent in Capital F, BC.

Discover rentals in Sidney, BC

Oceanna Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.1

Excellent

Oceanna Apartments

2471 Sidney Ave, Sidney, BC V8L 0E1

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,395–$3,295

Apartment for rent

Oslo on Fifth Residences - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.9

Very good

Oslo on Fifth Residences

10129 Fifth St, Sidney, BC V8L 0E2

Studio

1 bath

$1,966

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Sidney, BC

Quick answers to common questions about the Sidney rental market.

How much is rent in Sidney?

The average rent in Sidney is $2,549 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sidney?

Average rent prices in Sidney have decreased by 19% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.

How does Sidney rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sidney is 31% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $604 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Sidney?

To comfortably afford rent in Sidney, you'd need to earn approximately $102,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Sidney North-East dominates the rental market with 87% of available listings and generates 1.12 times more consumer interest than average. This neighborhood offers strong transit connectivity, high walkability, and comprehensive sustainability features including solar projects and rainwater harvesting systems.

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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