Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 17, 2026
Average rent in
Victoria, BC
Average rent in
Last updated on June 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Victoria, BC rent fell 16.1% year over year, with a current median of $2,049/month. Renters today are paying $602 less per month on average than last year, marking a clear cooldown in the market after the peak of $2,500/month in May 2025.
Compared to national trends
Victoria runs 5.1% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a pricier coastal metro with a limited inventory of 113 total rentals.
Price ranges
Studios in Victoria rent for $1,709/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,989/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,575/month, with 3-bedrooms reaching $3,300/month. Houses rent at a median of $2,622/month, while apartments are around $2,024/month, reflecting distinct price tiers for renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Gonzales rents dropped 75.3% year over year to $1,975/month across 20 rentals. This steep decline contrasts with the citywide 16.1% fall and shows a hyperlocal shift in Victoria's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Victoria
$2,049/mo
16%vs previous year
The average rent in Victoria is $2,049 per month as of June 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $99 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Victoria
113
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Victoria rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Victoria, BC
Average rent prices in Victoria have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 16% 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 $2,023, whereas a house costs $2,622. 1-bedroom apartments in Victoria run $1,984 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,550.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,709 |  2% | 21% | |
1 bedroom | $1,989 | 2% | 15% | |
2 bedroom | $2,575 | No Change | 18% | |
3 bedroom | $3,300 | 5% | 16% | |
4 bedroom | $2,625 | 77% | 64% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Burnside | $2,150 | |
Downtown Victoria | $1,950 | |
Fairfield | $1,990 | |
Fernwood | $1,947 | |
Harris Green | $1,962 | |
Hillside Quadra | $1,994 | |
James Bay | $2,049 | |
North Park | $1,975 | |
Rockland | $2,195 | |
Victoria West | $2,230 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,023 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,600 | 23% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,622 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,075 | 4% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,709
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
21%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,989
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
15%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,575
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
18%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
16%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,625
Last 30 days
77%
Last year
64%
Harris Green
Average rent
$1,962
James Bay
Average rent
$2,049
Downtown Victoria
Average rent
$1,950
Burnside
Average rent
$2,150
Victoria West
Average rent
$2,230
North Park
Average rent
$1,975
Fairfield
Average rent
$1,990
Fernwood
Average rent
$1,947
Hillside Quadra
Average rent
$1,994
Rockland
Average rent
$2,195
Apartments
Average rent
$2,023
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
23%
Houses
Average rent
$2,622
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,075
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
5%higher than the national median
18%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Victoria, BC is 11% lower than the median rent in Capital H Part 1, BC.
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Discover rentals in Victoria, BC
9h ago
1468 Vancouver St, Victoria, BC V8V 0H8
1 bed
1–4 baths
$1,300–$2,075
Apartment for rent
13h ago
909 Market St, Victoria, BC V8T 2E7
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
443 Superior St, Victoria, BC V8V 4S7
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,795–$2,195
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 15
1d ago
2705 Cook St, Victoria, BC V8T 3S2
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,825–$2,195
Apartment for rent
4d ago
425 Michigan St, Victoria, BC V8V 0H1
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,532–$3,884
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Rockland apartment for rent in Victoria
1 bed
1 bath
$3,500
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
22h ago
345 Quebec St, Victoria, BC V8V 1W4
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,940–$3,695
Apartment for rent
20h ago
711 & 711 Hillside Avenue, Victoria, BC V8T 0E7
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$3,200
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
901 Royal Terrace, Victoria, BC V9C 0L8
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,938–$3,508
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
490 & 490 Esquimalt Rd, Victoria, BC V9A 3L1
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,800–$3,350
Apartment for rent
7h ago
1008 Pandora Ave, Victoria, BC V8V 0C6
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,895–$3,050
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
9h ago
1310 Saunders St, Victoria, BC V9A 0K2
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,200–$3,320
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
490 & 490 Esquimalt Rd, Victoria, BC V9A 3L1
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,800–$3,350
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
901 Royal Terrace, Victoria, BC V9C 0L8
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,938–$3,508
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
House for rent
Available Apr 18
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$2,850
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 18
4d ago
Verified
901 Royal Terrace, Victoria, BC V9C 0L8
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,938–$2,723
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
490 & 490 Esquimalt Rd, Victoria, BC V9A 3L1
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
7h ago
1008 Pandora Ave, Victoria, BC V8V 0C6
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,895–$3,050
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
4d ago
635 Chatham St, Victoria, BC V8T 0G4
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,610–$2,925
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 $2,049 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Victoria?
Average rent prices in Victoria have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 16% since last year.
How does Victoria rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Victoria is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $99 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Victoria?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Victoria are Fernwood ($1,947/mo), Downtown Victoria ($1,950/mo), and Harris Green ($1,962/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Victoria?
To comfortably afford rent in Victoria, you'd need to earn approximately $82,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Victoria?
Victoria's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,100 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,700 per month. These figures reflect the current pricing across the city's diverse neighborhood options.
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).