If you decide to live in an apartment, Vancouver has many great choices. There are many important things to thing about when looking for an apartment in Vancouver . You need to pick a location, decide how much rent you want to pay and consider the rules and policies of the apartment building.

You want your new home to be close to places you visit, like schools, stores or transit stops. You need to compare rent prices in the neighbourhood so you don't end up paying too much, and you need to make sure that you can live with the landlord's rules.

Where to Live?

Vancouver has plenty of apartments for rent in a variety of areas. One of the most popular areas for students is the West End , in downtown Vancouver . This is a great location and there are numerous apartments available here. The West End is close to Stanley Park , Robson Street , as well as many stores and restaurants. You can walk or take a short bus ride to Britannia College.

Accessible by bus, Kitsilano has many apartments for rent to students. There are also apartments close to many of the Skytrain stations, both in East Vancouver and Burnaby. North Vancouver is popular with students who enjoy nature surrounded by forest, it's a quieter city than Vancouver.

Sharing an Apartment

Sharing a home with other people can be a lot of fun but it's very important to choose who you live with carefully and to check that everyone understands their rights and responsibilities. Different ideas and interests are important things to things about when meeting people you will share a home with. You should think about cleanliness, noise, study time, alcohol use, visitors and guests.

Finding an Apartment

The classified sections of local papers contain listings for apartment rentals and shared roommates. The largest selection is found in the Vancouver Sun and the Province. There are also many websites that can help you in your search.