Vancouver, BC apartments for rent
325 apartments for rent in Vancouver, BC, from 169 communities.
Dunway Court
3550 West Broadway Street, Vancouver, BC, V6R 2B6
Amber Place
1468 West 73rd Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6P 3E8
1751-38 Smithe Street
1751-38 Smithe Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 0P3
Metropolitan Towers
930 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1B4
3305-1351 Continental Street
3305-1351 Continental Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 0C6
The Ferndale
1910 Ferndale Street, Vancouver, Vancouver, BC, V5L 1X8
The Duke
333 East 11th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5T 0H1
663 West 13th Avenue
663 West 13th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1N9
Wesley Place
1022 Nelson Street, Vancouver, BC, V6E 4S7
Yaletown 939
939 Beatty Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 3C1
1706-909 Mainland St.
1706-909 Mainland St., Vancouver, BC, V6B 1S3
Comox Manor
1235 Comox St., Vancouver, BC, V6E1K6
STANLEY MANOR
1101 Harwood Street, Vancouver, BC, V6E 1R9
The Kitsilano Diversion
(9620) Kits Div, Vancouver, BC, V6K 0H5
Oak Manor
3300 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC, V6H2L6
Brixton Flats
303 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC, V6A 0J3
Larchway Gardens
2475 West Broadway Street, Vancouver, BC, V6K 2E8
Sterling
4118 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 2Y1
FREDRICK MANOR
8655 Cartier Street, Vancouver, BC, V6P 4T9
London House Apartments
2170 WEST 3RD AVENUE, Vancouver, BC, V6K 1L1
1307-821 Cambie Street
1307-821 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 0E3
Winston Building (Rental Apartment)
WL130: 1396 West 11th Ave Vancouver (Winston), Vancouver, BC, V6H 1K8
Aquilini Centre West Residential
97 W. Georgia St., Vancouver, BC, V6B 0N7
The Elaine Building
3819 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 2X6
The Anjok
288 East Hastings, Vancouver, BC, V6A 0H7
RENT INCENTIVE! Fully Renovated Furnished Studios@Alma on Abbott
Alma, 455 Abbott St., Vancouver, BC, V6B 1S5
Blue Crest Apartments
1625 West 13th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6J 2G9
Get to know the area
Renter’s City Guide to Vancouver
CITY GUIDE
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Vancouver is a city in the province of British Columbia and it is considered one of the most liveable cities in the world. Mountains and waterways are found throughout the city, and Vancouver Island is just a ferry or plane ride away. There are many arts festivals in Vancouver, such as the Vancouver International Film Festival and the Vancouver Folk Music Festival. The city is often referred to as “Hollywood North”, due to its large involvement inthe entertainment industry. The city is very ethnically diverse, with a large population of Chinese and Filipino people.
Real Estate Market Overview
There is a high demand for housing in the city of Vancouver. Foreign buyers have made up a large part of the people who are buying in the city and have contributed to the high demand and high pricesin the housing market. A 15% foreign buyer tax was implemented, in hopes of keeping the demand for properties in the city under control. The city has been ranked as having the third most unaffordable housing market in the world. Sales have been slowing down, but the city continues to be a hot housing market.
Rental Market
Rental housing popularity has grown in the city, with young people starting to look towards renting for their whole life, ratherthan the more traditional mentality of renting, and then owning their own house. There are new developments in the city to accommodate this shift in thinking. Rentingprices are significantly higher than in other areas of the country. The vacancy rate on rental units is extremely low despite the high prices. Even though rental units have been under construction, there is still difficulty in keeping up with the high demand in the city.
Employment
The province of British Columbia has an unemployment rate of 5.6% - the lowest in the country.There are many opportunities for employment in the city of Vancouver, with the education industry as one of the leading job providers. Vancouver has experienced a shortage of substitute teachers for hire. This has caused major problems within schools when teachersareabsent, creating great demand forother teachers to fill in. The industriesthat employ the largest number of people in the city are retail trade, health care and social services, and professional services.Some of the largest employers in the city include Vancouver Coastal Health, Telus and Air Canada.
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The province of British Columbia has an unemployment rate of 5.6% - the lowest in the country.There are many opportunities for employment in the city of Vancouver, with the education industry as one of the leading job providers. Vancouver has experienced a shortage of substitute teachers for hire. This has caused major problems within schools when teachersareabsent, creating great demand forother teachers to fill in. The industriesthat employ the largest number of people in the city are retail trade, health care and social services, and professional services.Some of the largest employers in the city include Vancouver Coastal Health, Telus and Air Canada.
Schools
Vancouver is a great place to get an education. Students in the city tend to score higher than anywhere else in the country on their science, math and reading skills. The Vancouver School Board manages all of the English public schools in the city. There is a francophone school board in the city as well, called Conseil scolaire francophone de la Colombie-Brittannique. There are a wide variety of schools in the area, including schools that offer French immersion, Montessori system teaching, and art schools. In addition to elementary and secondary schools, Vancouver has a great selection of post-secondary options for students to attend. A few of these options include the University of British Columbia, Vancouver Community College and Columbia College.
Family Life
Vancouver is very welcoming for families. There are plenty of places to explore, and activities to participate in. Some of these include Watermania, which has a wave pool and water slides, and the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, for families who enjoy learning about space. Outdoor activities are popular in the city, with mountains, water and trails nearby. Along with these attractions, the city has many parks and gardens that make for a great day out with the kids. There are many different summer camps for children on vacation, catering to a varied range ofinterests.