Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 6, 2026
Average rent in
James Bay, Victoria, BC
Average rent in
Last updated on September 6, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in James Bay
$2,124/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in James Bay is $2,124 per month as of September 2026. This is 12% above the national average rent, or $224 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in James Bay
25
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased 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 $2,219, whereas a house costs $5,500. 1-bedroom apartments in James Bay run $2,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,966.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,749 |  2% | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $2,095 | 1% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $2,966 | 6% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,400 | 7% | 32% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Victoria | $1,945 | |
Fairfield | $2,081 | |
Fernwood | $2,042 | |
Harris Green | $1,820 | |
North Park | $2,132 | |
Victoria West | $2,450 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,219 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,200 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $5,500 | 3% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,749
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,095
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,966
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
32%
Downtown Victoria
Average rent
$1,945
Fairfield
Average rent
$2,081
Fernwood
Average rent
$2,042
Harris Green
Average rent
$1,820
North Park
Average rent
$2,132
Victoria West
Average rent
$2,450
Apartments
Average rent
$2,219
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,200
Houses
Average rent
$5,500
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
2%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in James Bay, Victoria, BC is 9% higher than the median rent in Downtown Victoria, Victoria, BC.
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Discover rentals in James Bay, Victoria, BC
4d ago
128 Croft St, Victoria, BC V8V 2E6
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
1d ago
125 Croft St, Victoria, BC V8V 2E7
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$2,550
Apartment for rent
2d ago
180 Croft St, Victoria, BC V8V 4R4
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,795–$2,440
Apartment for rent
1d ago
425 Simcoe St, Victoria, BC V8V 4T3
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,495
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
435 Charter House, Victoria, BC V8V 1R9
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,658–$2,751
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 31
3d ago
425 Michigan St, Victoria, BC V8V 0H1
1 bed
1 bath
$2,448
Apartment for rent
1d ago
345 Quebec St, Victoria, BC V8V 1W4
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,685–$2,375
Apartment for rent
3d ago
565 Toronto St, Victoria, BC V8V 1P1
1 bed
1 bath
$2,350
Apartment for rent
4d ago
655 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8V 0B6
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,795–$2,095
Apartment for rent
11h ago
477 Superior St, Victoria, BC V8V 1T5
Studio
1 bath
$1,610
Apartment for rent
1d ago
440 Dallas Rd, Victoria, BC V8V None
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,938–$4,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
425 Simcoe St, Victoria, BC V8V 4T3
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,495
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
4d ago
655 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8V 0B6
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,795–$2,095
Apartment for rent
1d ago
425 Simcoe St, Victoria, BC V8V 4T3
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,495
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
4d ago
128 Croft St, Victoria, BC V8V 2E6
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
2d ago
443 Superior St, Victoria, BC V8V 4S7
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,605–$1,795
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 15
4d ago
655 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8V 0B6
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,795–$2,095
Apartment for rent
1d ago
425 Simcoe St, Victoria, BC V8V 4T3
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,495
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
180 Croft St, Victoria, BC V8V 4R4
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,795–$2,440
Apartment for rent
2d ago
443 Superior St, Victoria, BC V8V 4S7
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 15
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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 $2,124 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in James Bay?
Average rent prices in James Bay have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased 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 $224 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).