Last updated on July 23, 2026

Average rent in
James Bay, Victoria, BC

Median rent

Median rent in James Bay

$2,095/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in James Bay is $2,095 per month as of July 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $150 more per month.

$3.22

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in James Bay

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of James Bay 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

Rent trends in James Bay, Victoria, BC

Average rent prices in James Bay have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 James Bay, Victoria, BC

Rent prices in James Bay vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in James Bay is $2,095. 1-bedroom apartments in James Bay run $2,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,050.

Listings

Studio

$1,695

No Change

8%

1 bedroom

$2,095

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,899

4%

8%

3 bedroom

$3,649

No Change

21%

Studio

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,095

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,899

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,649

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

21%

The table above reflects average rent prices in James Bay, 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 James Bay, Victoria, BC compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in James Bay and Downtown Victoria by all bedroom counts and property types.

James Bay

Median rent price$2,095
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,097
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in James Bay, Victoria, BC is equal to the median rent in Downtown Victoria, Victoria, BC.

Discover rentals in James Bay, Victoria, BC

Waverly - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.1

Excellent

Waverly

125 Croft St, Victoria, BC V8V 2E7

1 bed

1 bath

$1,695–$1,750

Apartment for rent

Anondale Court - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

Anondale Court

443 Superior St, Victoria, BC V8V 4S7

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,795–$2,095

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 15

Villa Superior - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

9.3

Excellent

Villa Superior

455 Superior St, Victoria, BC V8V 1T5

1 bed

1 bath

$1,875

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

James Bay Square - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.3

Excellent

James Bay Square

425 Simcoe St, Victoria, BC V8V 4T3

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,975–$2,585

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

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Frequently asked questions for James Bay, Victoria, BC

Quick answers to common questions about the James Bay rental market.

How much is rent in James Bay?

The average rent in James Bay is $2,095 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in James Bay?

Average rent prices in James Bay have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does James Bay rent compare to the national average?

Rent in James Bay is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in James Bay?

To comfortably afford rent in James Bay, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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