
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Esquimalt, BC from $1,200 (62 Rentals)
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Lindsay Place

Royal Arcadia

Mayfair Manor

Dunsmuir House

Sentinel Apartments

Sussex Lodge

Mainstreet Victoria Garden Apartments

Gorge Towers

Gorge Apartments
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Villa Superior

Glencairn Apartments

534-534 Yates St

Anondale Court

Villa Apartments

Ocean Park Manor

Valencia Apartments

Seaside Heights Mainstreet Apartments

Niagara Court Apartments

James Bay Square
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The Blueprint Residences

Magnolia Manor

The Lorraine

The Overlook

Aspire

Olympic View Terrace

Nelson Lodge

Gordreau Apartments

Waverly Apartments

6865-6865 Grant Rd W
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Gorge Apartments

Gorge Towers

The Dunsmuir Royale Apartments

Aquarius Apartments

Fern Oaks Manor

Gorge Apartments

665-665 Admirals Rd

Villa Superior

The Verve

841 Kindersley Rd
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1640 Kisber Av

Skyline Apartments

Gorge Apartments

Anondale Court

2626 Cook St

The Wilson Block

Villa Apartments

Marifield Park

Valencia Apartments

Niagara Court Apartments
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Esquimalt, BC Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Esquimalt?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esquimalt Studio Apartments | $1,762 | $1,550 | $2,196 |
| Esquimalt 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $1,605 | $2,400 |
| Esquimalt 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,501 | $2,000 | $3,885 |
| Esquimalt 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,134 | $2,885 | $4,795 |
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Cheapest Available Esquimalt Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Esquimalt, BC is a Studio unit found at Mainstreet Victoria Garden Apartments priced from $1,550. Gorge Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,575. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Esquimalt apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mainstreet Victoria Garden Apartments | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Gorge Towers | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
| The Dunsmuir Royale Apartments | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| Fern Oaks Manor | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Gorge Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,605 |
| Villa Superior | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,635 |
| The Verve | Studio (Semi-Furnished) | Studio,1BA | $1,649 |
| Anondale Court | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Villa Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,805 |
| Valencia Apartments | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,830 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Esquimalt, BC and Nearby
As of May 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Esquimalt area is the $2.28 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Kamel Point Village Apartments in the starting from $2,415. The second greatest value Esquimalt apartment is the 2 Bedrooms + 2 Bathrooms Model at Aurora starting at $2,480 with a $2.91 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Esquimalt apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamel Point Village Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Aurora | 2 Bedrooms + 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $2.91 |
| Villa Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.89 |
| Christie Point | 2 Bedroom +1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| Gorge Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| Sentinel Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| Magnolia Manor Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.81 |
| Anondale Court | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
| Niagara Court Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
| Fern Oaks Manor | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Esquimalt Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Esquimalt?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Esquimalt is at Mainstreet Victoria Garden Apartments listed at $1,550.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Esquimalt Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Esquimalt Apartment is $1,600 at Fern Oaks Manor.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Esquimalt Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Esquimalt is starting from $2,083 at The Verve.
What is the most affordable Esquimalt Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Esquimalt Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Kamel Point Village Apartments and starts from $2,795.
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