As the capital city of Alberta, with a population of 1,300,000, Edmonton is the fifth largest city in Canada. Known for being ‘Canada’s Festival City’, Edmonton is home to the largest mall in North America, the West Edmonton Mall, as well as the largest living history museum in Canada, Fort Edmonton Park.
University of Alberta students looking for student rentals tend to find their home in the Strathcona neighbourhood of Edmonton. Centrally located in Edmonton are the Westmount, Oliver, and downtown neighbourhoods. Glenora has been recently voted the best neighbourhood in Edmonton with great housing options, trendy stores, proximity to the downtown core, and really exciting and engaged communities.
Average rents for 1 and 2 bedroom apartments in Edmonton are comparable to major cities in Canada but this, of course, varies if you are looking for a bachelor apartment to rent or a 3 bedroom apartment. RentCanada lists available Edmonton apartments, condo, and house rentals from leading property managers all in one place.