Victoria

Butchart Botanical Garden with plenty of visitors on looping walkways.
Historic British Columbia provincial parliament building surrounded by spring tulips.
Stunning view of the Inner Harbour.

Victoria, BC Area Guide

Canada's garden city

Parks Activities Restaurants

Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island between the Juan de Fuca and Haro Straits. On the island, Victoria has become the largest urban area. The city is known for the mildest winter climate of any city in Canada, and its many parks and green spaces are loved by locals.

Even though Victoria is known for its parks, there are still plenty of indoor attractions to enjoy. The Royal BC Museum is a world-class museum with natural and human history. Another great place to check out is Craigdarroch Castle. Completed in 1890, it has been restored to look as it did during the 1890s. If you prefer outdoor activities over indoor ones, Beacon Hill Park is 200 acres with wildlife such as peacocks and deer.

The Inner Harbour is a scenic stretch of waterfront with tons of restaurants and shops. The Victoria Bug Zoo is a mini zoo that gives visitors the opportunity to view live tropical bugs from around the world. Victoria is known for great restaurants serving everything from French cuisine to fresh, local seafood to cozy spots perfect for meeting up with friends after work.

Explore the City

Butchart Botanical Garden with plenty of visitors on looping walkways.

Historic British Columbia provincial parliament building surrounded by spring tulips.

Stunning view of the Inner Harbour.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Victoria, BC is $1,678 for a studio, $1,992 for one bedroom, $2,559 for two bedrooms, and $3,276 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Victoria has decreased by -1.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,992/month
592 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,016/month
225 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Strong Public Transit

Transit

80 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

40 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Schools

Wishart Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Happy Valley Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Colwood Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

John Stubbs Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

David Cameron Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Lansdowne Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Arbutus Global Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Royal Oak Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Monterey Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Central Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Royal Bay Secondary

Public

Grades 9-12

Westshore Secondary School

Public

Grades 9-12

Belmont Secondary

Public

Grades 9-12

Spectrum Community

Public

Grades 9-12

Reynolds Secondary

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

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Methodology

† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.