
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Esquimalt, BC from $1,300 (39 Rentals)
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Lindsay Place

Royal Arcadia

Mayfair Manor

Dunsmuir House

Mainstreet Victoria Garden Apartments

The Dunsmuir Royale Apartments

215 Gorge Rd E

443 Superior St
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534-534 Yates St

The Blueprint Residences

146 Clarence St

Glencairn Apartments

Seaside Heights Mainstreet Apartments

Villa Superior

425 Simcoe St

885 Dunsmuir Rd

Nelson Lodge
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The Verve

The Dunsmuir Royale Apartments

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Fern Oaks Manor

Gorge Apartments

Olympic View Terrace
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Anondale Court

Gorge Apartments

The Wilson Block

Hudson Walk One

Marifield Park

Villa Superior

James Bay Square
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Villa Apartments

Robert Leslie Place
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 | $1,977 | $1,550 | $3,427 |
| Esquimalt 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,994 | $1,605 | $2,400 |
| Esquimalt 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,444 | $2,120 | $2,625 |
| Esquimalt 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,119 | $2,885 | $3,800 |
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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. The Dunsmuir Royale Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,590. 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 |
| The Dunsmuir Royale Apartments | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,590 |
| Gorge Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,605 |
| Anondale Court | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| The Blueprint Residences | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Mayfair Manor | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Seaside Heights Mainstreet Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Valencia Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Villa Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| James Bay Square | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Esquimalt, BC and Nearby
As of March 20, 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 $2,420. The second greatest value Esquimalt apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Sentinel Apartments starting at $2,150 with a $2.34 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 |
| Sentinel Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| Gorge Towers | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| James Bay Square | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| Christie Point | 2 Bedroom +1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| Royal Arcadia | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Anondale Court | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| Villa Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| Valencia Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Gorge Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
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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 $1,605 at Gorge Apartments.
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 $1,895 at Villa Apartments.
What is the most affordable Esquimalt Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Esquimalt Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Blueprint Residences and starts from $2,885.
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