Chances of finding rental in Edmonton on arrival
 

Hi all

I'm moving to Canada (Edmonton) in January. For my first month, I have booked an Airbnb but there is no option to extend so I'm facing either booking another airbnb for February or using my first couple of weeks to find a longer term rental.

Given that I won't yet have a credit rating and won't really have any references, but I will have a full time job, can anyone comment on the likelihood of me finding a place? Most ads I'm looking at state credit checks and references essential.

Ideally, I'd be renting a stand alone property (not sharing) but realistically I'm probably looking at a basement property until I get myself properly established.

I'd rather book an airbnb now whilst there is still decent availablility, if my chances of a longer term rental aren't that great. Hence my question now.

Thanks!

Re: Chances of finding rental in Edmonton on arrival
 

EASY PEASY..its that simple

Re: Chances of finding rental in Edmonton on arrival
 

Sorry, what does that mean!? Should I be taking a chance on the ads (most of them) that say 'credit check and references mandatory'? I don't want to waste time on either side.

Actually, I'm looking at airbnb as it currently seems to be a cheaper option...montly rate the same with utilites all in and no damage deposit to risk! Roughly 700GBP per month all in. Can't seem to find rental places of an equivalent standard for cheaper! But I've dreamed about having my own house (no separate basement flat) to rent and am willing to pay a bit more for that privilege.

Re: Chances of finding rental in Edmonton on arrival
 

Have you looked at the different websites listed and general advice in our wiki? https://britishexpats.com/wiki/Renting-Canada

There's a few town houses for under $1400
https://www.gottarent.com/searchresu...sort=price_asc

Do make sure you read the tenancy act and what they can and can't charge you for. https://www.servicealberta.ca/pdf/ti...%20tenants.pdf

Also check reviews for places you are considering https://rentitornot.com/apartment/se...country=Canada


:)

Re: Chances of finding rental in Edmonton on arrival
 

https://www.broadstreet.ca/ and they provide reasonably new condo's all across the city with the option of a monthly lease, so if you find somewhere better its easy to get out of, as for credit checks etc, you should have enough to satisfy them after your first month here

Re: Chances of finding rental in Edmonton on arrival
 

i have rented twice in Edmonton..both 4 bedroom detached houses in the nice part of the city..first time no job, no references, no credit checks..paid a month rent in advance and damage deposit..2nd time i had a secured job..other than that the process was the same.

Re: Chances of finding rental in Edmonton on arrival
 

Thanks cheeky_monkey, that's reassuring! :)

Re: Chances of finding rental in Edmonton on arrival
 

We had no problem renting in Edmonton when we moved in 2005. Stayed with a couple we had met once, and within 2 weeks were in our rented house. Didn't need a credit check etc, which was good since we had no credit history in Canada.
We even managed to secure a 4 bedroom detached house without needing to put down a damage deposit, just the month up front! All I had was a reference letter from a former landlord in UK.

https://www.bwalk.com/en-ca/ can be good for apartments. You may need someone to be a guarantor for bigger companies like these. Sometimes you'll get perks like internet, TV etc thrown in.
https://www.kijiji.ca/ will serve you well in the Edmonton area. Lots of basement suites and house rentals there.

Basement suite cost should be around $1000, +/- $150, so say should work out to £550-600 a month.
Full house rentals are obviously going to be higher than that.

Good luck with your move!