Cheap Apartments for Rent in Oak Bay, BC from $1,500 (36 Rentals)

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The Clive
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Clive

1510 Clive DrOak Bay, BC V8R 1G7
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2013 Oak Bay Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2013 Oak Bay Ave

2013 Oak Bay AveOak Bay, BC V8R 1E5
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University Heights
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$1,850 - $3,725
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$1,850 - $3,725

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

University Heights

3980 Shelbourne StVictoria, BC V8N 6J1
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Bellwood Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bellwood Park

1201 Fort StVictoria, BC V8V 3L1
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Belmont
$2,200 - $4,0001 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Belmont

1035 Belmont AveVictoria, BC V8S 3T5
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The Row
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Row

1154 Johnson StVictoria, BC V8V 3N8
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1050 Pemberton
$1,5001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1050 Pemberton

1050 Pemberton RdVictoria, BC V8S 3R6
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Elmwood Terrace
$1,700 - $2,3001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elmwood Terrace

1399 Stanley AveVictoria, BC V8S 3S5
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Wellington Manor
$2,100 - $2,2001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wellington Manor

1670 Fort StVictoria, BC V8R 1H9
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Tuscany Village
Studio Apartments

Tuscany Village

1620-1638 Mckenzie AveSaanich, BC V8N 1A5
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Stadacona
Studio Apartments

Stadacona

1510-1564 Fort StVictoria, BC V8S 5J2
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Chartwell House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chartwell House

1343 Harrison StVictoria, BC V8S 1Z9
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Maddison
Studio Apartments

Maddison

1082-1084 Richmond AveVictoria, BC V8S 3Z5
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Fifteen88
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fifteen88

1588 N Dairy RdVictoria, BC V8T 3V4

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The Affinity
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Affinity

4024 Shelbourne StSaanich, BC V8N 3E2
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Central Manor
Studio Apartments

Central Manor

1230 Fort StVictoria, BC V8V 3L2
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1249 Fort St
Studio Apartments

1249 Fort St

1249 Fort StVictoria, BC V8V 3L3
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1234 Fort St
Studio Apartments

1234 Fort St

1234 Fort StVictoria, BC V8V 3L2
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The Rockland
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Rockland

1033 Belmont AveVictoria, BC V8S 3T5
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Forest Hillls
Studio Apartments

Forest Hillls

1516-1518 Pandora AveVictoria, BC V8R 1A8
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2580 Penrhyn St
Studio Apartments

2580 Penrhyn St

2580 Penrhyn StSaanich, BC V8N 1G3

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1593 Begbie St
Studio Apartments

1593 Begbie St

1593 Begbie StVictoria, BC V8R 1K9
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1265 Grant St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1265 Grant St

1265 Grant StVictoria, BC V8T 1C1
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Terraces
Studio Apartments

Terraces

1635 Oak Bay AveVictoria, BC V8R 1B3
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The Stanley
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Stanley

340 Linden AveVictoria, BC V8V 4E9
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1225 Fort St
Studio Apartments

1225 Fort St

1225 Fort StVictoria, BC V8V 4R2
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1165 Meares St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1165 Meares St

1165 Meares StVictoria, BC V8V 3J9
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1148 Oscar St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1148 Oscar St

1148 Oscar StVictoria, BC V8V 2X4

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Oak Bay, BC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oak Bay Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Oak Bay, BC is a Studio unit found at 1204 Yates Street Apartments priced from $1,580. Elmwood Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oak Bay apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1204 Yates Street Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,580
Elmwood Terrace1 bed plus den1BR,1BA$1,700
Rockmeare Manor ApartmentsBachelor SuiteStudio,1BA$1,820
University HeightsS1Studio,1BA$1,850
The Shelley - Student RentalB2 - StudioStudio,1BA$1,925
Pacific Shores2 Bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Bay, BC and Nearby

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Bay area is the $2.61 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 bath Model at Pacific Shores in the starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Oak Bay apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Elmwood Terrace starting at $1,700 with a $2.79 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Oak Bay apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pacific Shores2 Bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.61
Elmwood Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.79
Rockmeare Manor ApartmentsBachelor SuiteStudio ,1BA$4.17
1204 Yates Street Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$3.95
The Shelley - Student RentalA1 - StudioStudio ,1BA$4.82
University HeightsS1.AStudio ,1BA$5.92

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oak Bay Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Oak Bay?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Oak Bay is at 1204 Yates Street Apartments listed at $1,580.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Oak Bay Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oak Bay Apartment is $1,700 at Elmwood Terrace.

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