Living in Vancouver BC
presents a wonderful opportunity for everyone who wants to enjoy a wonderful
mix of urban lifestyle, ocean and mountain views, green parks, and some of the
best dining spots in BC. If you are looking for homes for rent in Vancouver, you should consider a few
factors to ensure that you get the best home for your rental budget. Depending
on what you are looking for, there are plenty of neighborhoods to accommodate
every kind of lifestyle. Vancouver and its surrounding cities offer a vast
range of rental homes, and after reviewing information about Vancouver
neighborhoods you might decide to rent anywhere from downtown Vancouver to
Burnaby, Richmond, Coquitlam, New Westminster, Surrey, Langley, North
Vancouver, or West Vancouver.
If you work in the downtown core of Vancouver
and don't want to spend much time commuting to the city, then you can choose
from some of its best neighborhoods which have gorgeous views, shopping,
dining, and entertainment spots. Some of the best neighborhoods in downtown Vancouver
include: Yaletown (modern and upscale area), Gastown (historic and artsy
district), West End (Denman
Street and Beach Avenue
overlooking the ocean), and Coal Harbor
(next to the lush Stanley Park).
They all offer plenty of high-rise and low-rise buildings, where you can find a
nice condo or an apartment for rent. Coal
Harbor and Yaletown consist
primarily of the newer concrete highrise buildings, which offer fitness
centers, swimming pool, entertainment room, and 24-hour security on site. West
End and Gastown, on the other hand, have more of a relaxed and
historic flair, with rental apartments there having more character and retro
feel. The best way to decide which one of these neighborhoods is right for you
is to consider whether you prefer a more relaxed environment, or a more
corporate and upscale one. The choice won't be easy, as all of these districts
offer something unique and attractive.
On the other hand, if you work in Burnaby,
Surrey, Langley, Coquitlam, Richmond,
West or North Vancouver, then you
would be better offer renting a home in one of these cities, as commuting to
and from work might be a daunting task sometimes. All of the cities (collectively
called Lower Mainland) are connected to each other by the bridges and highways,
and except for the peak hours it is easy and fast to commute between them.
Another option if you work downtown but want to live in one of the
aforementioned areas, is to commute to downtown via Skytrain (Vancouver metro),
as it is very fast and convenient way to get there. In contrast to downtown
rentals, finding a rental apartment in Lower Mainland is easier and
considerably cheaper. Besides the price advantage, rental homes in these areas
tend to be bigger in size and offer a large amount of green areas, parks,
lakes, and schools. Lower Mainland area is also a better choice for renting if
you have a larger family, or kids. Downtown Vancouver is best suited for single
professionals, or smaller families, as the rental apartments there are quite
smaller in size. For students attending Simon Fraser University (SFU) or BCIT,
for example the best bet would be finding a rental place in Burnaby, New
Westminster, or Surrey. The city of Surrey also has a branch of the University
of British Columbia (UBC), and Kwantlen University.
Whether you are searching for homes for rent in Vancouver or in any of its surrounding
cities, you should always take some time finding the best place for your
budget. Rental prices in Vancouver vary, and you should always try to negotiate
monthly rent, terms of the Lease, and any other conditions important to you. A
lot of landlords in Vancouver choose a no-pet policy, so if you have a pet, you
need to make sure to look for a pet-friendly apartment where you won't have to
worry about such an important factor. Security and pet deposits are always
required in Vancouver, and as per government regulation should never exceed
one-half of the total monthly rent each. Be aware not to give any deposits
before you have actually viewed the apartment and have a signed Tenancy
Agreement in place.
There are so many different options available in Vancouver
but staying in homes for rent in Vancouver is
the best option for you.
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