Living in Esquimalt, Victoria

Monthly rent in CAD ($). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Victoria dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $1,950/month — roughly 8% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 6 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $2,100 - $2,700/month and three-bedrooms $2,600 - $3,300/month on second-hand contracts. At 15 minutes to the center by bus, it sits farther out than most Victoria areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the affordable, waterfront, naval tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For a shorter commute, see Downtown Victoria.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps West Bay/Esquimalt as the nearest rail stop, Rockcrest Park as nearby green space and Country Grocer as the nearest supermarket around the Esquimalt reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows several cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Esquimalt, Victoria?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Esquimalt costs $1,700 - $2,200/month (second-hand contract) or $1,500 - $1,950/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $2,100 - $2,700/month, and a 3-bedroom from $2,600 - $3,300/month.

Is Esquimalt safe for expats?

Esquimalt has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Esquimalt to Victoria center?

The commute from Esquimalt to Victoria city center takes approximately 15 minutes by bus.

What is Esquimalt like to live in?

Naval base municipality. More affordable, waterfront, developing town center. In our data it is tagged as affordable, waterfront, naval.