I would be shortly moving to Canada for the first time. I would like to know where can I find cheap affordable rental accommodation in Calgary & Edmonton, Canada?
2006-11-04 00:38:45 · 8 answers · asked by amirash 1 in Travel ➔ Canada ➔ Calgary
As I would be visiting Canada for the first time and I would be on work permit, I need to know what kind of accommodation is best suited for 2 people & where can I get affordable accommodation in Calgary & Edmonton for? What is the average living expenses per month (electricity, water, gas included) and as a newcomer what to the place what important tips and suggestions can any body give to me? Can someone please suggest me newspaper classifieds and website information for the same?
2006-11-04 17:46:30 · update #1
For Calgary, see the link below. It's a website for students who are on a budget, and has up-to-date rental information.
2006-11-04 14:55:44 · answer #1 · answered by Jetgirly 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't be banking on finding anything you can classify as "cheap" in either city. Expect to start in the $800 range per month and up in Calgary providing you can find some dingy apartment that doesn't have a lineup to the door with people wanting to rent it. Edmonton is not much better where Calgary's vacancy rate is at .5%, Edmonton's is at 1.5%. You may actually find an apartment if you're willing to look in Edmonton.
You can check the rentals available in the local newspapers:
www.edmontonjournal.com and www.calgarysun.com and look in the classified section under rentals.
Forget about those on line rental websites - by the time you ever get to see them or ask about them - they've already been rented out. The newspaper is probably your best bet to check out what's available immediately.
Hopefully you have friends, relatives or a church group for back up. Good Luck.
2006-11-06 16:22:50 · answer #2 · answered by junebug 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Edmonton (and Calgary too, I believe) is experiencing a boom right now. Rental accommodation has gone up about $300 per month in the past month or two. Suites are snapped up as soon as they are listed, or don't even make it to listing.
Good luck. I hope you find something you can afford.
2006-11-05 04:08:03 · answer #3 · answered by LMJ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry but it would be very difficult in any of those Cities! However, you could consider the youth hostels. They are both super nice and definitely affordable.
Check out their web sites for rules and regulations. Even if you could stay a for a few weeks in one it may help you.
Cheers from Edmonton.
2006-11-06 17:53:12 · answer #4 · answered by rentongal1958 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In short, you CANNOT find low-cost accommodation of good quality in Calgary any more. Demand has badly outstripped supply. (Hint: there are many good jobs in neighbouring Saskatchewan, where rents and house prices are far lower.)
2006-11-05 06:03:13 · answer #5 · answered by Willster 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you'll find anything cheap. Rental rates are through the roof. Maybe you should look at buying.
2006-11-04 03:00:09 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
www.calgaryherald.com and go to classified. Search on by clicking clinks to rental homes and you will find em all!
2006-11-07 21:12:33 · answer #7 · answered by s s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I KNOW I COULD FIND MY FRIENDS OK??
SO SAY WATS UP YO??
2006-11-04 14:30:48 · answer #8 · answered by priscilla m 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋