Where to live? (Vancouver)
 

Hi,
I'm soon to be moving to Vancouver and hoped some posters could recommend areas to search for accommodation.

I'll be working near Broadway / City Hall station so would like to be within easy commute of that area. I'm new to the country so didn't want to live on the outskirts (eg, Surrey, Burnaby).

Having stayed in Kits I thought it was great to visit but being in my 30's would be looking for something a bit less student orientated and more laidback, (and cheaper!), but where I still have the opportunity to go out and meet people.

I'm looking at a budget of around $1,000 a month for a one bedroom flat.

Any recommendations or comments much appreciated.

And Happy New Year...

Re: Where to live? (Vancouver)
 

Is $1000 your limit? That'll limit your options quite a lot. Look around the Fairview area for location to your work, in my opinion.

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The West End.

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The West End. I still miss it.

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Yeah, it's a great place to start. But $1000 is going to be pushing it even there.

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THis is what I keep hearing...:(

What about East Van? It's an easy commute to Broadway if you're close to skytrain and your buck goes a bit further. I think.

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True, but the OP did say around $1,000 rather than it being an upper limit. $1,200 should be OK but they might find something a bit cheaper.

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But then they'd have to commute.

Stick with the south side of False Creek. That's where the cool people live :thumbup:

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I agree. :thumbup:

To the OP I'd check south of Broadway to 20th street and from east of Granville to Main.

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Thanks for the responses – very useful and much appreciated.

Visited False Creek over summer and seemed nice area, (though maybe bit pricey for me), also visited some great places in East Van though I imagine you have to be careful which area you’re moving into.

I’ll keep any eye out for all the areas mentioned on Craigslist whilst trying to spot a bargain. Prices look fairly similar to Bristol where I’m moving from so hoping I should find a nice enough place for around $1000. Does rent tend to include the Canadian equivalent of council tax, water rates etc in Van?

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Yes.

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Victoria. :)

Look at N Van. Ease commute with the seabus

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Not sure I agree with he assessment of kits...best place hands down ....but yes, bit more spendy....at your price point check out basement suites....the op may not realize that principal bills are in with the rent and no council taxes....studio apartments can be had for a grand but 1100 -1200 I more realistic

Fair view is a goog choice a Cambie village, although not tons of rental options around there

Re: Where to live? (Vancouver)
 

Cambie area between Broadway and King Ed has several basement suites in the $1000-$1200 if you're willing to live in a 100 year old house. Some are nice, some not so nice. But you can walk to City Hall or even downtown if necessary, and most areas are a quick Canada Line/B-line hop away.

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I agree with dboy, give Kitts another look. You can go to the beach, look at the view and pop out for a drink. Lets face it, the only real reason to move to Vancouver is the pretty scenery otherwise you might as well have stayed at home.