Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Victoria, BC
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Victoria, BC rent fell 5.2% year over year, with a current median of $2,195/month. Renters today are paying $375 less per month on average than last year, despite a 3.8% increase month over month in recent months.
Compared to national trends
Victoria, BC runs 15.5% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier coastal metro with a limited total rental inventory of 107 units.
Price ranges
Studios in Victoria rent for about $1,699/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,050/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,676/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,400/month. Apartments make up 91.7% of total rentals, offering the broadest choice for renters. The studio median represents entry-level options.
Neighborhood spotlight
Rockland rents rose 26.7% year over year to $2,275/month, contrasting with the citywide decline of 5.2%. Meanwhile, Oaklands and Downtown Victoria saw rents fall 31.0% and 30.0% respectively.
Median rent
Median rent in Victoria
$2,195/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Victoria is $2,195 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $295 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Victoria
107
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Victoria rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Victoria, BC
Average rent prices in Victoria have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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
Victoria, BC
Rent prices in Victoria vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Victoria is $2,175, whereas a house costs $4,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Victoria run $2,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,675.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,699 |  2% | 10% | |
1 bedroom | $2,050 | 1% | 16% | |
2 bedroom | $2,676 | 1% | 15% | |
3 bedroom | $3,400 | 7% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Burnside | $2,300 | |
Downtown Victoria | $2,100 | |
Fairfield | $2,100 | |
Fernwood | $2,077 | |
Harris Green | $1,970 | |
Hillside Quadra | $2,140 | |
James Bay | $2,275 | |
Jubilee | $1,850 | |
North Park | $2,112 | |
Victoria West | $2,353 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,175 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,900 | 27% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,350 | 3% | - | |
Rooms | $1,050 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,699
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
16%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,676
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
15%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
8%
James Bay
Average rent
$2,275
Harris Green
Average rent
$1,970
Burnside
Average rent
$2,300
Downtown Victoria
Average rent
$2,100
Fairfield
Average rent
$2,100
Fernwood
Average rent
$2,077
North Park
Average rent
$2,112
Hillside Quadra
Average rent
$2,140
Victoria West
Average rent
$2,353
Jubilee
Average rent
$1,850
Apartments
Average rent
$2,175
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
27%
Houses
Average rent
$4,350
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in Victoria, 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 Victoria, BC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Victoria and Capital H Part 1 by all bedroom counts and property types.
Victoria
16%higher than the national median
12%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Victoria, BC is 3% higher than the median rent in Capital H Part 1, BC.
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9%Discover rentals in Victoria, BC
1h ago
1468 Vancouver St, Victoria, BC V8V 0H8
1 bed
1–4 baths
$1,300–$2,275
Apartment for rent
11h ago
125 Croft St, Victoria, BC V8V 2E7
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,550–$2,550
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1575 Fernwood Manor, Victoria, BC V8R 1L2
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,661–$2,215
Apartment for rent
3d ago
155 215-221,155,157 & 243 Gorge Road East, Victoria, BC V9A 1L1
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$2,115
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Victoria condo for rent in Victoria
3 beds
3 baths
$10,000
Condo for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Harris Green townhouse for rent in Victoria
2 beds
2 baths
$5,500
House for rent
1h ago
440 Dallas Rd, Victoria, BC V8V
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,938–$4,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Victoria West condo for rent in Victoria
2 beds
2 baths
$4,000
Condo for rent
Available Nov 2
16h ago
Verified
490 & 490 Esquimalt Rd, Victoria, BC V9A 3L1
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,925–$3,400
Apartment for rent
48m ago
655 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8V 0B6
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,795–$2,095
Apartment for rent
1h ago
440 Dallas Rd, Victoria, BC V8V
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,938–$4,200
Apartment for rent
7h ago
952 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8V 0H6
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,300–$5,200
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
490 & 490 Esquimalt Rd, Victoria, BC V9A 3L1
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,925–$3,400
Apartment for rent
1h ago
901 Royal Terrace, Victoria, BC V9C 0L8
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,994–$3,369
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$5,495
Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
48m ago
655 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8V 0B6
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,795–$2,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
490 & 490 Esquimalt Rd, Victoria, BC V9A 3L1
1 bed
1 bath
$1,925
Apartment for rent
48m ago
655 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8V 0B6
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,795–$2,095
Apartment for rent
13h ago
7 Erskine Lane, Victoria, BC V8Z 1R7
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,230–$3,265
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1008 Pandora Ave, Victoria, BC V8V 0C6
1 bed
1 bath
$2,130–$2,150
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Victoria, BC
Quick answers to common questions about the Victoria rental market.
How much is rent in Victoria?
The average rent in Victoria is $2,195 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Victoria?
Average rent prices in Victoria have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Victoria rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Victoria is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $295 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Victoria?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Victoria are Jubilee ($1,850/mo), Harris Green ($1,970/mo), and Fernwood ($2,077/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Victoria?
To comfortably afford rent in Victoria, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Victoria?
January offers the best rental deals in Victoria, with rents running about 8% lower than peak season in May. December is also favorable with the least competition from other renters.
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).