#1Oct 19th, 2010
What areas close to Vancouver have more reasonable rents? Burnaby? Coquitlam? New Westminister?
Thank you
Vancouver area neighborhoods and towns
What areas close to Vancouver have more reasonable rents? Burnaby? Coquitlam? New Westminister?
Thank you
#2
Re: Vancouver area neighborhoods and towns
Oct 19th, 2010
You will be wise to eliminate the expectation for "reasonable rent" in any location inside VCR proper.
#3
Re: Vancouver area neighborhoods and towns
Oct 19th, 2010
OK, where rents are cheaper? A 2 bdr apartment for $800-900 a month?
#5
Re: Vancouver area neighborhoods and towns
Oct 19th, 2010
I've found a variety of prices here: --
I think you can find many good deals if you know the right people.
I think you can find many good deals if you know the right people.
#6
Re: Vancouver area neighborhoods and towns
Oct 19th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by vinoman5
you can compare all 3 areas, but all 3 are large, and have different areas within them whichI'm planning on moving to the Vancouver, Fraser Valley area next year. Is there a good reference of Vancouver neighborhoods and or towns in metro area?
What areas close to Vancouver have more reasonable rents? Burnaby? Coquitlam? New Westminister?
Thank you
make rents vary from reasonable to high.
Burnaby is closest to downtown vancouver.
#7
Re: Vancouver area neighborhoods and towns
Oct 19th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by talloola
I would guess the area around Whalley (north Surrey) would be one of the cheapest, not sure about the desirability.you can compare all 3 areas, but all 3 are large, and have different areas within them which
make rents vary from reasonable to high.
Burnaby is closest to downtown vancouver.
#8
Re: Vancouver area neighborhoods and towns
Oct 19th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by JLM
yeah, cheapest for a reason, venture in at your own risk. lolI would guess the area around Whalley (north Surrey) would be one of the cheapest, not sure about the desirability.
#10
Re: Vancouver area neighborhoods and towns
Oct 19th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by talloola
Yep, probably best to stay home between dusk and dawn with doors and windows bolted and hungry Rottweillers front and back. yeah, cheapest for a reason, venture in at your own risk. lol
#12
Re: Vancouver area neighborhoods and towns
Oct 19th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by vinoman5
parts of surrey are great, but would also be the parts that are expensive, but not all.Yes, I would avoid Surrey.
Surrey is a huge area, I lived there for 13 years, and much of it is really nice, but unfortunately
the commercial area on king george highway has fallen prey to the lowlife, but I guess even they have
to live somewhere, so as long as we know where they are, we can stay away.
Those types will always exist, always have, but when you know an area, as it 'was', then see how it
is 'now', it is very sad.
Quote: Originally Posted by vinoman5
coquitlam is really nice, very large and spread out, lots of different residential areas, and goodHow's Coquitlam?
transportation into vancouver, even a 'train' that travels each day to and from vancouver
from outer areas, if one lives near that line.
#13
Re: Vancouver area neighborhoods and towns
Oct 19th, 2010
Are you relocating to VCR for work?.. Are you interested in living in (relatively) close proximity to downtown VCR?
#14
Re: Vancouver area neighborhoods and towns
Oct 19th, 2010
I live in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, probably the best family community in the country. If I had to move back to the mainland
I would probably pick somewhere in North Delta like Ladner or Tswassen
I would probably pick somewhere in North Delta like Ladner or Tswassen
#15
Re: Vancouver area neighborhoods and towns
Oct 19th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by captain morgan
I would like to be within a 10 mi radius of Vancouver if possible.Are you relocating to VCR for work?.. Are you interested in living in (relatively) close proximity to downtown VCR?
Quote: Originally Posted by #juan
Nanaimo does sound nice. I've thought of Vancouver island. At this point I mainly want to establish a residence, but still keep my place in Portland. I would even get a studio apt. I live in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, probably the best family community in the country. If I had to move back to the mainland
I would probably pick somewhere in North Delta like Ladner or Tswassen
I'll be a dual CAN/USA citizen soon.
Quote: Originally Posted by #juan
Nanaimo does sound nice. I've thought of Vancouver island. At this point I mainly want to establish a residence, but still keep my place in Portland. I would even get a studio apt. I live in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, probably the best family community in the country. If I had to move back to the mainland
I would probably pick somewhere in North Delta like Ladner or Tswassen
I'll be a dual CAN/USA citizen soon.
#16
Re: Vancouver area neighborhoods and towns
Dec 5th, 2010
Received my Canadian citizenship card! Now that I'm a Canadian citizen, I'll plan to visit Victoria and Vancouver areas. Any thoughts on Victoria and it's neighborhoods?
#17
Re: Vancouver area neighborhoods and towns
Dec 5th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by vinoman5
Victoria and Nanaimo are OK, (I've lived in both of them) if you don't mind the west coast weather including lots of wind and rain, although Victoria is in a bit of a rain shadow but notorious for wind having the ocean on 3 sides. As far as the mainland goes, anything west of Chilliwack is suicide.I would like to be within a 10 mi radius of Vancouver if possible.
Nanaimo does sound nice. I've thought of Vancouver island. At this point I mainly want to establish a residence, but still keep my place in Portland. I would even get a studio apt.
I'll be a dual CAN/USA citizen soon.
Nanaimo does sound nice. I've thought of Vancouver island. At this point I mainly want to establish a residence, but still keep my place in Portland. I would even get a studio apt.
I'll be a dual CAN/USA citizen soon.
#18
Re: Vancouver area neighborhoods and towns
Dec 5th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by JLM
Thanks for the advice... but what do you mean by anything west of Chilliwack is suicide? Victoria and Nanaimo are OK, (I've lived in both of them) if you don't mind the west coast weather including lots of wind and rain, although Victoria is in a bit of a rain shadow but notorious for wind having the ocean on 3 sides. As far as the mainland goes, anything west of Chilliwack is suicide.
I live in Portland, OR and the weather is similar to Victoria and Vancouver. I like the rain. I've also lived in Wenatchee, WA a few years ago, and I think its weather is similar to Okanagan Valley were you are. So I get the feeling that Victoria would be a better place to live than Vancouver?
#19
Re: Vancouver area neighborhoods and towns
Dec 5th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by vinoman5
To be politically incorrect I'll go out on a limb and say that the Lower Fraser Valley is running rampant with Asian gangs and all the organized crime involving drugs, weapons, Identification theft, drive by shootings etc. Victoria is probably preferable to Vancouver- a little safer and possibly a little better weather, fewer traffic and parking problem and I'm guessing a little cheaper to live, especially as far as real estate is concerned. Yep, Wenatchee would be similar to our Okanagan maybe even a little warmer. I've been in Portland several times- probably one of the nicer metropoli in the Western U.S.Thanks for the advice... but what do you mean by anything west of Chilliwack is suicide?
I live in Portland, OR and the weather is similar to Victoria and Vancouver. I like the rain. I've also lived in Wenatchee, WA a few years ago, and I think its weather is similar to Okanagan Valley were you are. So I get the feeling that Victoria would be a better place to live than Vancouver?
#20
Re: Vancouver area neighborhoods and towns
Dec 5th, 2010
When I began working and left my parents' home...
....I rented in Kerrisdale at first because my parents lived in Kerrisdale and it was easy to go home for dinners (ahem), Kitsilano and then downtown in the West End - but I hear the prices have skyrocketed - however the proximity to where you work would have its advantages - When I moved my working locations I moved my apartment dwelling but in those days
the prices were a lot less expensive (but so was my original salary too).....
Enjoy your new home in B.C. wherever you end up - it's worth the experience -
....I rented in Kerrisdale at first because my parents lived in Kerrisdale and it was easy to go home for dinners (ahem), Kitsilano and then downtown in the West End - but I hear the prices have skyrocketed - however the proximity to where you work would have its advantages - When I moved my working locations I moved my apartment dwelling but in those days
the prices were a lot less expensive (but so was my original salary too).....
Enjoy your new home in B.C. wherever you end up - it's worth the experience -
#21
Re: Vancouver area neighborhoods and towns
Dec 5th, 2010
Once you drive (or fly) past Hope heading west you really really are beyond Hope.
#22
Re: Vancouver area neighborhoods and towns
Dec 5th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by petros
And approaching Despair. Once you drive (or fly) past Hope heading west you really really are beyond Hope.
#23
Re: Vancouver area neighborhoods and towns
Dec 5th, 2010
Thanks for the insight. I'm sure parts of Vancouver are nicer than others, but may be much more expensive. I think I would like Victoria because it's not so big a city. I'm 58 and the older I get and smaller the town I would rather live in. But I have a small business helping people with their computers so I need some population base to generate business. Thanks again for your thoughts.
#24
Re: Vancouver area neighborhoods and towns
Dec 5th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by JLM
Vancouver is like a hooker. Pretty on the outside with heart and black as coal.And approaching Despair.
#25
Re: Vancouver area neighborhoods and towns
Dec 5th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by petros
hmmm...sounds like San Francisco or Seattle.Vancouver is like a hooker. Pretty on the outside with heart and black as coal.
#26
Re: Vancouver area neighborhoods and towns
Dec 5th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by petros
Yep, that would be one fairly valid description.Vancouver is like a hooker. Pretty on the outside with heart and black as coal.
#27
Re: Vancouver area neighborhoods and towns
Dec 5th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by JLM
...maybe Victoria would be more to my liking. Nanaimo sounds good, but someone in another forum who had lived there said it's got a lot of crime in Nanaimo. I'll explore it all and get a feel for the territory. I do enjoy the feedback from all you locals. Yep, that would be one fairly valid description.
#28
Re: Vancouver area neighborhoods and towns
Dec 5th, 2010
vinoman5, have you ever heard about the INTERNET?
With all, the information there, why are you lowering your expectations to find an answer from opinions by posters here, rather than do due diligence and do a bit of Google?
Same goes for the dude who inquired about London, Ontario.
With all, the information there, why are you lowering your expectations to find an answer from opinions by posters here, rather than do due diligence and do a bit of Google?
Same goes for the dude who inquired about London, Ontario.
#29
Re: Vancouver area neighborhoods and towns
Dec 5th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by YukonJack
I've looked up many things on BC over the internet. I do like forums because a get some real opinions on places in the area. So many sites paint a rosy picture of everything. I want local Canadian opinions.vinoman5, have you ever heard about the INTERNET?
With all, the information there, why are you lowering your expectations to find an answer from opinions by posters here, rather than do due diligence and do a bit of Google?
Same goes for the dude who inquired about London, Ontario.
#30
Re: Vancouver area neighborhoods and towns
Dec 5th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by vinoman5
Actually (and I'm very leary of statistics) I've heard recently on a per capita basis Victoria has more crime than either Vancouver or Nanaimo, BUT I'm thinking it's more to do with number of incidents more than severity of incidents. Personally I doubt if crime in Nanaimo should concern the average wise and law abiding person....maybe Victoria would be more to my liking. Nanaimo sounds good, but someone in another forum who had lived there said it's got a lot of crime in Nanaimo. I'll explore it all and get a feel for the territory. I do enjoy the feedback from all you locals.
Quote: Originally Posted by YukonJack
Sometimes the Internet has a little too much information and you actually come away more confused. I/N is also a lot about selling goods/services etc. and is of more benefit to the "author" than the "reader".vinoman5, have you ever heard about the INTERNET?
With all, the information there, why are you lowering your expectations to find an answer from opinions by posters here, rather than do due diligence and do a bit of Google?
Same goes for the dude who inquired about London, Ontario.
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