I am moving to Calgary in a month. I need a place to live and I heard it's hard to find one. What to expect?

Question

I am moving there for a new job. I am looking for a 1 bedroom apt. and I want to live in the lower SE or SW. I heard it's really difficult to find places but others have said it's not so bad. I'm not sure if I should try and find a place beforehand or just try and get one when I get there?

Answer 1

All I can say is be prepared. Rents are much higher there than they are around the rest of Alberta. I had seriously considered going back only to find out there are no real places to rent, so I moved to Edmonton. Start looking now, I really recommend it. Check out 4rent.com or other places like that. Trying to find anywhere to rent in a short period of time is going to be difficult. I truly wish you the best of luck and enjoy Calgary. It is a great city.

Answer 2

LOOK AND SEE. Prices seem high, about 1000 for a one bedroom. Look in the paper online.



RAMSAY - New Bach. Suite Funky old house! Walk to the Rivers and Downtown. Quiet and clean. $725/mo. incl gas/pwr. Prefer no pets. Patricia @ Maxwell Realty 288-0881



NEW AD - Apts, Suites Unfurnished SE (06/22/06)

ACADIA 1 BR apt $900+elec+DD. N/S no pets, avail July 10. Open house Fri. 6-8 pm & Sat 10-noon. #39, 366 - 94 Ave SE. 616-6975

Answer 3

try a cheap penthouse suite. Even though they are expensive who knows? Its Calgary