Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Victoria, BC
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Victoria, BC rent slipped 12.7% year over year, with a current median of $2,092/month. Renters today are paying $419 less per month on average than last year, reflecting a cooldown from the 2025 peak of $2,500/month.
Compared to national trends
Victoria, BC runs 7.8% more expensive than the $1,940/month national median, positioning it as a pricier coastal metro with a smaller total rental inventory of 95 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Victoria sit around $1,719/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,986/month, and 2-bedrooms around $2,650/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $5,750/month. Apartments make up 91.5% of rentals, offering most renters a range of options.
Neighborhood spotlight
Downtown Victoria rents fell 29.0% year over year to $2,095/month across 25 rentals. This decline is more pronounced than the citywide drop of 12.7%, marking a localized cooldown in the downtown area.
Median rent
Median rent in Victoria
$2,092/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in Victoria is $2,092 per month as of August 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $152 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Victoria
95
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 2% over the last month and have decreased by 13% 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 $2,075, whereas a house costs $2,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Victoria run $1,985 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,665.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,719 |  1% | 19% | |
1 bedroom | $1,986 | No Change | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $2,650 | 2% | 18% | |
3 bedroom | $3,212 | 8% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $5,750 | 462% | 20% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Burnside | $2,175 | |
Downtown Victoria | $2,095 | |
Fairfield | $1,897 | |
Fernwood | $2,022 | |
Harris Green | $1,780 | |
Hillside Quadra | $1,995 | |
James Bay | $2,095 | |
North Park | $1,995 | |
Rockland | $2,021 | |
Victoria West | $2,197 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,075 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,587 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,350 | 25% | - | |
Rooms | $1,150 | 4% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,719
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
19%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,986
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
18%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,212
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,750
Last 30 days
462%
Last year
20%
James Bay
Average rent
$2,095
Harris Green
Average rent
$1,780
Downtown Victoria
Average rent
$2,095
Burnside
Average rent
$2,175
North Park
Average rent
$1,995
Victoria West
Average rent
$2,197
Hillside Quadra
Average rent
$1,995
Fairfield
Average rent
$1,897
Fernwood
Average rent
$2,022
Rockland
Average rent
$2,021
Apartments
Average rent
$2,075
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,587
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
25%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
4%
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
8%higher than the national median
18%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Victoria, BC is 9% lower than the median rent in Capital H Part 1, BC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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4%$2,245
20%$1,995
11%$2,310
4%$2,195
18%$2,650
22%$2,292
8%Discover rentals in Victoria, BC
18m ago
1468 Vancouver St, Victoria, BC V8V 0H8
1 bed
3–4 baths
$1,300–$1,550
Apartment for rent
1d ago
909 Market St, Victoria, BC V8T 2E7
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Victoria
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
1400 Quadra St, Victoria, BC V8W 0G4
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,743–$3,354
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Harris Green townhouse for rent in Victoria
2 beds
2 baths
$5,500
House for rent
1d ago
711 & 711 Hillside Avenue, Victoria, BC V8T 0E7
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,050–$3,700
Apartment for rent
22m ago
345 Quebec St, Victoria, BC V8V 1W4
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,910–$3,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Rockland apartment for rent in Victoria
1 bed
1 bath
$3,500
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
19h ago
Verified
490 & 490 Esquimalt Rd, Victoria, BC V9A 3L1
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,775–$3,649
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
901 Royal Terrace, Victoria, BC V9C 0L8
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,993–$3,415
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
1008 Pandora Ave, Victoria, BC V8V 0C6
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,895–$3,050
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
15h ago
707 Esquimalt Rd, Victoria, BC V9A 3L7
1–3 beds
1 bath
$2,199–$4,199
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
490 & 490 Esquimalt Rd, Victoria, BC V9A 3L1
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,775–$3,649
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$5,900
Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
1d ago
Verified
901 Royal Terrace, Victoria, BC V9C 0L8
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,993–$3,415
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
655 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8V 0B6
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,795–$2,095
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
901 Royal Terrace, Victoria, BC V9C 0L8
2 beds
2 baths
$3,415
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
1008 Pandora Ave, Victoria, BC V8V 0C6
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,895–$3,050
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
15h ago
707 Esquimalt Rd, Victoria, BC V9A 3L7
2 beds
1 bath
$2,699–$3,099
Price drop
Apartment for rent
20h ago
21 Erskine Lane, Victoria, BC V8Z 0H1
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,920–$3,070
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 $2,092 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Victoria?
Average rent prices in Victoria have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.
How does Victoria rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Victoria is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $152 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Victoria?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Victoria are Harris Green ($1,780/mo), Fairfield ($1,897/mo), and North Park ($1,995/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Victoria?
To comfortably afford rent in Victoria, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Victoria?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Victoria average around $2,010/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,600/month.
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).