Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 22, 2026
Average rent in
James Bay, Victoria, BC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 22, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in James Bay
$2,125/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in James Bay is $2,125 per month as of October 2026. This is 12% above the national average rent, or $225 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in James Bay
27
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of James Bay rentals at each price point
Rent trends in James Bay, Victoria, BC
Average rent prices in James Bay have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $2,132, whereas a house costs $4,750. 1-bedroom apartments in James Bay run $1,997 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,675.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,719 |  3% | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $1,995 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,675 | 3% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $3,700 | 5% | 15% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Victoria | $2,300 | |
Fairfield | $2,200 | |
Fernwood | $1,914 | |
Harris Green | $2,061 | |
North Park | $2,050 | |
Victoria West | $2,167 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,132 | 4% | 10% | |
Condos | $2,500 | 4% | 33% | |
Houses | $4,750 | 3% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,719
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,675
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
15%
Downtown Victoria
Average rent
$2,300
Fairfield
Average rent
$2,200
Fernwood
Average rent
$1,914
Harris Green
Average rent
$2,061
North Park
Average rent
$2,050
Victoria West
Average rent
$2,167
Apartments
Average rent
$2,132
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
10%
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
33%
Houses
Average rent
$4,750
Last 30 days
3%
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
12%higher than the national median
21%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in James Bay, Victoria, BC is 8% lower than the median rent in Downtown Victoria, Victoria, BC.
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Discover rentals in James Bay, Victoria, BC
18h ago
360 Goodacre Towers North, Victoria, BC V8V 2P6
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,649–$2,946
Apartment for rent
8h ago
128 Croft St, Victoria, BC V8V 2E6
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
200 Dallas Rd, Victoria, BC V8V 1A4
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$2,450
Apartment for rent
4d ago
337 St. James St, Victoria, BC V8V 1J7
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,699–$2,628
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
James Bay condo for rent in Victoria
Studio
1 bath
$2,400
Condo for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
James Bay condo for rent in Victoria
Studio
1 bath
$1,850
Condo for rent
Available Oct 15
9h ago
655 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8V 0B6
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,795–$2,095
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
440 Dallas Rd, Victoria, BC V8V
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,846–$2,900
Apartment for rent
2d ago
443 Superior St, Victoria, BC V8V 4S7
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,795–$2,195
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 15
5d+ ago
45 Boyd St, Victoria, BC V8V 2C9
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
9h ago
655 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8V 0B6
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,795–$2,095
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
425 Simcoe St, Victoria, BC V8V 4T3
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,905–$2,505
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
8h ago
128 Croft St, Victoria, BC V8V 2E6
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
443 Superior St, Victoria, BC V8V 4S7
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,795–$2,195
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 15
9h ago
655 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8V 0B6
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,795–$2,095
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
443 Superior St, Victoria, BC V8V 4S7
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,795–$2,195
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 15
5d+ ago
180 Croft St, Victoria, BC V8V 4R4
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
425 Simcoe St, Victoria, BC V8V 4T3
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,905–$2,505
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 $2,125 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in James Bay?
Average rent prices in James Bay have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does James Bay rent compare to the national average?
Rent in James Bay is 12% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $225 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 $85,000/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).