| Moving to Vancouver? Need to find a place? | | | | quiet and has amazing views. if you can stomach the |
| Vancouver B.C Canada is one of Canada's most | | | | rents you just might end of with one of the nicer |
| beautiful cities and is consistently ranked as one of the | | | | apartments in the city. The area has access to bus |
| top cities in the world to live in. As such, each month | | | | routes, light shopping. |
| there is a high number of people moving to the area. | | | | Gastown |
| Some of the best areas to live downtown: | | | | Gastown is an up and coming area and depending on |
| Yaletown | | | | your preferences may be a good choice. It's best to |
| Yaletown can be expensive but has a great | | | | check this area out thoroughly first though as it is still in |
| restaurant and shopping area and easy access to the | | | | the midst of a transition and there continues to be a lot |
| new Canadaline which will take you to the airport in 20 | | | | of drug related activity near by. That being said the |
| minutes for $2.50. You're also close to parks, the sea | | | | Gastown is experiencing a face lift with the new |
| wall, gyms, and professional services. Yaletown is fairly | | | | Woodwards 700+ unit complex opening soon and all |
| quiet as well, depending on where your building is | | | | sorts of new retail shops and restaurants launching as |
| located and most buildings are relatively new. | | | | of late. |
| Central Downtown Corridor | | | | The following are some tips on how to quickly and |
| The CDC is the area right in the center of downtown, | | | | easily find an apartment for rent in downtown |
| about 1 block east of Robson St from Burrard St all | | | | Vancouver or some of the surrounding areas: |
| the way to Denman street. The center of this area is | | | | |
| officially called the West end but I've made the | | | | 1. If at all possible, save enough money to move here |
| distinction here because the West End is known to be | | | | and stay in a hostel or with friends for 1-2 weeks |
| more colorful while the CDC is mostly quiet and | | | | before you need to move into your new place as it |
| populated by older buildings with rental tenants. It's | | | | can take time to find the right apartment. |
| close to shopping, bus routes and just about everything | | | | 2. Use a Vancouver apartment rentals listing website |
| else as it's in the center of downtown. | | | | to find and apply for apartments online to save time. |
| West End | | | | 3. Be sure to be willing to write a cheque on the spot |
| The West end is primarily made up of older buildings | | | | for your damage deposit and first months rent. |
| which means apartment sizes can often be much | | | | 4. Bring a reference, typed up on paper from your |
| larger than places like Yaletown. If you're a student this | | | | previous landlord as this can help give you an edge |
| can be a nice place, however, if you like the busier side | | | | over others you'll be competing against. |
| of a city, the West End is not for you. If you enjoy | | | | 5. Also be sure to prepare a list of questions ahead of |
| trees, parks and easy beach access give it a shot. | | | | time and try to get to know your potential landlord or |
| The rents are also more favorable here. | | | | room mate a little during the interview. |
| Coal Harbor | | | | 6. Don't forget to follow up via email and phone for 2-3 |
| Coal Harbor is the bay to the North of downtown | | | | days after your interview. Most people miss this step |
| Vancouver between Vancouver and North | | | | and it can mean the difference between landing that |
| Vancouver. It is a more expensive part of town, very | | | | great apartment or missing out on it. |
