Living in Fernwood, 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 $2,000/month — roughly 6% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 6 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $2,150 - $2,750/month and three-bedrooms $2,650 - $3,350/month on second-hand contracts. At 12 minutes to the center by bus, it sits about as central as 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 artsy, community, affordable tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

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

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

OpenStreetMap maps Blackwood Park as nearby green space and Fairway Market Quadra Village as the nearest supermarket around the Fernwood reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows many 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 Fernwood, Victoria?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Fernwood costs $1,750 - $2,250/month (second-hand contract) or $1,550 - $2,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $2,150 - $2,750/month, and a 3-bedroom from $2,650 - $3,350/month.

Is Fernwood safe for expats?

Fernwood 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 Fernwood to Victoria center?

The commute from Fernwood to Victoria city center takes approximately 12 minutes by bus.

What is Fernwood like to live in?

Eclectic, artsy neighborhood. Local cafes, community vibe, heritage homes, more affordable. In our data it is tagged as artsy, community, affordable.