Comments on: 2 bedroom rents up $41 per month

By: Rodr!go

Rodr!go — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:30:08 +0000

I'm searching for housing and, as you can see, I'm coming from abroad. I have CAN$350 for rent in my (draft) budget. Would you think I might find something near 1380 Burrard Street? I'm aware that I might need roommates for that or is just way out of the question with that amount? The basement suites sound like a really good option!

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By: Raino

Raino — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:05:59 +0000

Interesting, I'm not seeing too many people renting whole houses here. We're paying 1850 month for a 3/2 1800 square ft apt. above retail near Main. It took us 4 months to find this place. Looking for something that takes pets and is suitable for a family is *brutal*. Everyday for over 4 months. Most places gone by the time I called them. Lots of basement suites available, or Vancouver special duplexes..but I found the rental market really tight. A few houses we looked at in the $3000 range were in such bad shape that I thought the (exposed) wiring would start sparking as we walked through.

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By: Taz

Taz — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:16:17 +0000

Just walking and looking for For Rent signs is a good bet.

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By: Liz

Liz — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:03:50 +0000

Hey Everyone, Since Craig's List is usually over-priced, what are the better resources, websites, methods, etc., to use when looking for an apartment (West End, Westside)?

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By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 08:56:02 +0000

hey everyone, i rent a 1 bedroom directly across from kits beach for 900.00.

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By: rock

rock — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:48:06 +0000

Strataman, yes, that's what they're asking for. i don't know if the landlord can get that, but it's a pet friendly building. hard to come by in kits area i guess.

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By: Strataman

Strataman — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:39:06 +0000

rock "today $1700" do you mean thats what they're asking or? Anyone who looks for more than a couple of days can find a two bedroom with in-suite laundry recreation facilities and be right downtown in a building no older than 5 years for 1800.00. For that age(1970's) you can find quite a few places in Kits right off the beach, for $1200.00. I would imagine the guy moving out who paid $1400.00 found out he was a sucker, and probably got a far better place a couple hundred cheaper.

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By: rock

rock — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:10:15 +0000

fairview area, 1970s apartment building. main floor, !!!facing dumpster!!!! 6 months ago, for 2br, asking $1500, today $1700.... tenant moving out soon paid $1400.

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By: Kerrisdale

Kerrisdale — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 14:28:00 +0000

Digi-see this article:

http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/story.htm…

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By: Digi

Digi — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 10:02:36 +0000

Kerrisdale: I don't think anyone actually spends 70% of their gross income on housing, how would you eat? 10% is a very good ratio though, ours is about the same. 1100 west side two bedroom apt - that includes all the utilities etc, and sure makes it easier to save, travel and invest.

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