Let’s be honest, Toronto is not the cheapest place to live. If you want to make sure you’re not rooming with any of Cinderella’s furry friends, you may have to dish out a little more cash than what you’d hope for.
If you’re looking to move, you may (or may not) be surprised to know what your rent could get you in other places across Canada. Take a look at these homes that will cost you $1,500 or less to rent across the country!
Fortune Bridge, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
Type: Bungalow
Price: $650 (+ utilities)
Amenities: 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, private lot with ample parking, main floor laundry room, fridge and stove included.
Fredericton, NEW BRUNSWICK
Type: House
Price: $950
Amenities: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer, dryer, large storage area, large backyard with deck, and parking
Regina, SASKATCHEWAN
Type: Basement Apartment
Price: $975
Amenities: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, a large kitchen with island, and in-suite laundry.
QUÉBEC CITY, QUÉBEC
Type: Semi-Attached & Townhouses
Price: $990
Amenities: 2/4 bedrooms (depending on where you’re renting), 1 bathroom, open air kitchen with dining room and large living room.
Edmonton, ALBERTA
Type: 3 Bedroom Townhome
Price: $1,080
Amenities: Fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer and dryer in-suite, Full basement, Window coverings included throughout, Energized parking included, Close to shopping districts and public transit.
Steinbach, MANITOBA
Type: 3 bedroom apartment
Price: $1,095
Amenities: Well designed office area with with built in cabinetry, Full bathroom with 1 piece tub, equipped kitchen, walk in pantry, washer and dryer, and a large deck / balcony with storage room.
Ottawa, ONTARIO
Type: Basement Studio
Price: $1,200 (Rent includes: heat, water, internet, cable, snow removal, property maintenance. Hydro is an extra $50.)
Amenities: Fully furnished, centrally located, in-suite laundry room, and parking.
Teslin, YUKON
Type: House
Price: $1,200.00
Amenities: 4 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, fully furnished, walking distance to all amenities in the small village of Teslin, and waterfront view.
Mount Pearl, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
Type: Main floor house
Price: $1,250
Amenities: three bedrooms (den), 1 bathroom, spacious kitchen with stainless steel appliances, washer, dryer, basement storage, Fiber Op Cable and internet included.
Porters Lake, NOVA SCOTIA
Type: House
Price: $1,275
Amenities: 2 full bathrooms, 2 bedrooms, open concept living area, energy efficient heat pump, no carpet, attached garage
Victoria, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Type: Treehouse (Top floor of house)
Price: $1,500
Amenities: fully furnished, one bedroom, kitchen, TV-Room (including Netflix), private parking, coffeemaker, cappuccino maker, toaster, microwave, Nutri-bullet, wine fridge, dishwasher, and more.
(Photo by ALTERN PROPERTIES via Kijiji)
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Type: One Bedroom Apartment
Price: $1,300
Amenities: Spacious one bedroom apartment on the Lake. Includes private balcony, on-site laundry, dishwasher and in-suite storage. Heat and water included.
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Type: One Bedroom Apartment
Price: $2,300
Amenities: It’s e x p e n s i v e to live in Iqaluit. Heat & water are included (thankfully) in this 556 square-foot one bedroom apartment. Comes semi-furnished with an electric range, oven and refrigerator.