Edmonton, AB Rentals

Renting in Edmonton, AB

Edmonton is Alberta's capital, built along the North Saskatchewan River and the largest stretch of urban parkland in Canada. Renting here spans the walkable strips of Whyte Avenue and Oliver, the towers going up around the ICE District, and quiet established neighbourhoods where houses and basement suites are the norm. It is a university and government city, so demand runs steady year-round rather than spiking with one industry.

• •River valley parkland through the middle of the city
• •Whyte Avenue shops, music and restaurants
• •University of Alberta and NAIT
• •ICE District and Rogers Place downtown
• •LRT with ongoing expansion

Getting around

Edmonton Transit runs the Capital and Metro LRT lines plus a wide bus network, with the Valley Line extending service southeast. The river valley trail network doubles as a cycling route across the city.

Walkability

Very walkable around Whyte Avenue, Oliver and the downtown core. Outer neighbourhoods are car-oriented, though most are close to a commercial node.

The vibe

Creative and festival-heavy in summer, genuinely cold in winter, and cheaper to rent than most Canadian cities of its size. A student and public-sector city with a strong independent music and food scene.

Nearby

North Saskatchewan River valley, Whyte Avenue, University of Alberta, Rogers Place, West Edmonton Mall, Alberta Legislature