Siouxie

Effort Trust is one of the larger companies that rent out high rise apartments, they appear to have many priced at under $1000 a month, some of which are on 'the Mountain', Dundas, Ancaster and the 'West End' (some of the more desireable areas). Their rents range from $840ish for a 1 bedroom up to around $1150 for a 2/3 bedroom depending on where it is. Homestead homes are another company who have many rentals and who's prices are in the same region.

I do agree though that there are some private landlords who rent out POS basements etc., in some not quite so salubrious areas very cheaply!

There's often adverts for assistant superintendant couples from time to time (with free 2 bedroom apartment) - perhaps something you might consider JS?



There are no 'no go' areas in Hamilton to the best of my knowledge - just some areas that are less desireable than others. Having said that, even the less desireable areas are now being bought up by Torontonians and the like and becoming 'gentrified'.

I personally wouldn't choose to live in the 'North End' but know people that do and who are perfectly happy there.

I'm happy to offer my opinion on specific areas.

DandNHill

I agree with your take on the North End. My guessing though is that in a few years time it will be very desirable... We're renting on Hamilton Beach which is expensive. So many people comment that it's millionaires row. It's not yet and there is a very eclectic variety of houses here but you can see that it is very up and coming...we're debating whether to buy here while we still can or more towards the city...
My guessing is that Hamilton will be a very different place in 20 years time...

BristolUK

While I expected that to mean Downtown East side, I wondered if I could find any amusing alternatives by googling.

But the first result on google was the wiki entry saying it's notorious.

Bloody hell, no East sides of any downtown, anywhere, worse than Vancouver to take the number one spot instead?

Siouxie

The beach strip (Beach Boulevard area) or Beach Road? They are very different, lol.

If it's the beach strip, I'm envious! There's some absolutely lovely houses down there.. and the prices have increased hugely. There's a Toronto company trying to buy houses to build condos there - I would say it would be a worthwhile investment, if you can find the right one.

DandNHill

Beach Blvd... lol

There are some sad old houses here. They need our love <3

BristolUK

Blame all those kitchen gadgets.

DandNHill

Haha. I did wonder whether that's where they were made. But if that's the case the guy has a fantastically well orchestrated cottage industry. You'd never know! Lol

Siouxie

Sadly not, lol.

Dorothy

I see what you did there.

Shard

Well done ...

Partially discharged

Even this one?

https://goo.gl/maps/mnGniRsRpgu

A man's home is his castle.

A few times when I've been on the Burlington Skyway I find there is a strong odour (Lake Ontario? Stelco? Dofasco?) or has that gone away.

I visit Hamilton maybe once a year...inlaws etc in Binbrook...a community in the Hamilton area that seems to be proud to have no transit.

DandNHill

That one is even more castle like in real life...

I think the smell comes from the sewage processing plant thingy in Burlington. I've never noticed it where I live but it's quite pongy when you drive by...

Lots of buses along the main stretch through Hamilton Beach which is probably the first time ever I have lived on a bus route!

DandNHill

Way to burst my bubble Siouxie!!

BristolUK

It's better than the one next door, to the left. Too much like a church for my taste.

Shard

Seems to be quite a nice area though, each lane back from that avenue backs onto the lake...