People say it’s hard to find an apartment but I found one in a couple days! I brought a “Tenant resume package” with me that I explain below, and it worked wonders.

Do note that leases start on the first of every month, and end on the last day of every month.

What areas to live in

Check out my guide to the main neighbourhoods in Vancouver:

Rent prices

This image is from this site, which has trends, etc. it’s interesting.

https://liv.rent/blog/rent-reports/september-2024-metro-vancouver-rent-report/

Where to find apartments

• Craigslist
  • I know in other countries there can be a lot of scams on Craigslist, but Vancouver actually still uses Craigslist.
• Padmapper
• Facebook Marketplace
• Facebook groups
  • https://www.facebook.com/groups/159517987532378
  • https://www.facebook.com/groups/208133753011634

Your rights

All rentals are governed by BC’s Residential Tenancy Act. It’s important to understand your rights as a renter, **https://tenants.bc.ca/** was recommended as a great resource.

⭐️ The “Tenant Resume Package” - Documents to print and bring to the viewing

I printed these all out to give to the flats I want to apply for, and put them on a Google Drive so they have it digitally, to stand out and make their job easier:

• [ ] Tenant “Resume” including a picture and description of jobs and hobbies
• [ ] Screenshot of my banking apps
• [ ] 2 Monthly Bank statements