Doesn't the video cover all cities approximate to Vancouver without "Vancouver" in its name ? The rent on Metrotwon/Brentwood is on par with Vancouver downtown nowadays. It is nothing near affordable.
Vancouver looks like it's always cold, but city where i live in Serbia (Čačak) is actually colder in winter. It's now 8c where i live (17c/3c), and Vancouver is 20C (21c/13c), and it's spring, winter is yet to start.
Great video!! BC is a very beautiful province for sure and can see why many love living there. But i must say it’s not a fun province to live in, if money is a concern. Paying $2000 rent towards someone else’s mortgage just blows my mind.
Thank you for the valuable information shared in this video. I am about to arrive in Canada and frankly freaking out at the prospect of renting, also afraid of the scams. I am definitely going to checkout the liv portal for more info
Hi O B, Hopping in here to help answer this question! With fewer apartment building rentals available in the market, and more secondary units such as basements, laneway houses and ground floor units, we've noticed an increase in the number of landlords offering furnished options within those types of properties. Since the rental average for secondary units historically has lower prices compared to apartment buildings, this brings the prices for furnished properties down substantially, compared to unfurnished. For more info on rental prices, feel free to check out our latest Canadian rent reports: link.liv.rent/1ge 🙂
I’ve lived here my entire life. Started renting 7 years ago when a 1 bedroom in Vancouver could be found for $1500 or less at times, in Surrey the price for a 1 bedroom could be below $1000. Now, the prices have skyrocketed. In Vancouver you are lucky to find a one bedroom under $2000, with the median being $2300, and in Surrey the price of a one bedroom has gone up to a whopping $1800+ I am actively renting and searching for rentals every day on every single rental website available and each area has completely gone up to an almost unattainable amount. The reality is becoming that it’s going to be much harder for you to find a place as a renter in Vancouver unless there is some major zoning changes which for Vancouver is unfortunately an extremely slow process.
Once upon a time, I rented a one bed-room basement for just 500 bucks a month. It is within walking distance from the BC Hydro HQ, my former work place back in 1997.
Hi Rachel! We’re planning to move to Canada from PH this coming April and are looking for places to rent. What neighborhoods/areas do you suggest we definitely should avoid (in terms of safety, access to transpo, cost, etc)? Thanks and hope you’re doing ok (after not being able to go back home last Dec)!
Hi love! Omg, you’re coming in just a few weeks now - very excited for you! Preferably want to be near where you’ll be attending school. Some neighbourhoods that have bad reps are Surrey, according to many locals. However, do note - the closer you are within Vancouver, typically the higher the rental rates are. Especially now. The rental market is through the roof 😩 UCW is in the heart of downtown - so no issues in terms of accessibility. But I’d personally choose to live in Burnaby or Richmond 😌
I loveeeeee North Vancouver. Plus you get to be close to all these nice hiking places for the summer. Super family-oriented, beautiful nature scenery and access to all these great amenities.
Hello, I have just got my ppr, my class will start on the 26 September, my University is UCW, which area will be more beneficial for me if my budget is 600-700 cad for a single room??
Hi Rachel! Next month I'll be in Vancouver for diploma program and I'm looking for a student residence/dormitory. I would be very grateful if you give me some tip about how to reach of their links. Thank you in advance!
Hi Rachel. Can you shed some light on UCW? I've got an LOO from UCW for MBA and I'm a little confused as to accept the offer or try some other college.
Thanks so much Ms Rachel. I'm so grateful that I bumped to this vlog of yours. I'm been looking elsewhere and none compares to your comprehensive approach to rental discussions and reiteration of options and choices looking for an apartments to rent in Vancuever. I'm moving from Singapore and I'm in a Medical profession. I'm looking for a place to stay with my families of 4. As my youngest daughter is taking medicine courses in BC or Vancuever, if God wills. You opened up my mind incredibly what to consider and what pointers to mark, on my journey in finding a rental place to stay . You also broaden my perspective where to get a house or property, as I'm looking fora pkace to buy and live permanently. I will browse and chew and absorb better all your entries and vlog here in YT. And in any doubts and clarification and enlightenment, maybe I'll Zap you messages here. And if your kind enough to render me some valuable and credible answer I can keep on my progress and selection in getting a place or apartments or house or condominium to stay for time being. Thanks so much. More power to you 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Surrey is the best and cheapest it’s the last city in the lower mainland metro Vancouver area that has access to the expo line sky train station there are 2 sky train stations in surrey that is Surrey Central and King George that will go directly to Vancouver And takes 30 min to get to Vancouver it’s only a 30-40 min drive to Vancouver
Hi Dear, Unfortunately, I don’t know anyone with a room in the area you are looking for. Also, that area is quite expensive and is in high demand. You may want to consider options further out.
Hi RR dencel. Thanks for your great videos. My question is how did pay the fees to the college? was it via debit card or you had paid after you arrived in Canada? Please answer me this question please. Thank you
Yes! I like the cinemas by there! They have a premium-like movie lounge with la-z boy seats for $13 ish. Haha love watching movies there sometimes hehe just sharing 😜
Please sir can I be able to obtain this visa after paying for the part tuition deposit I applied for undergraduate in MBA at university Canada west I’m 26 years now I hope my age won’t be a problem while applying for the visa? Thanks so much for reply
“Thanks for your information, but there is a big mistake in your movie. The table price of cost of living is not accurate with what you’re speaking about, and the price of unfurnished apartments is higher than that of furnished ones. in some towns”
Hi there, liv.rent uses current data to reflect the average prices. They obtain this data from the current listings on their website. On rare occasions, you will see furnished listings with a lower average price when compared to unfurnished listings. At the time of posting this video, the prices of furnished houses were lower than unfurnished houses. Hopefully, that explains the discrepancy. 😊
Is this video for students? Because your video is not very realistic. 2000 for rent is expensive. Some people don't even make 2000 a months. No apartment should be more than 1000. Having a decent apartment should not be a luxury.
As mentioned in the beginning of the video, I live in the most expensive city in Canada. So the numbers are on the high side but it’s usually better to expect more than less given that most international students choose to study in major cities. Although I do agree with you (most locals would say this too) real estate is on the high side and we hope renting could be more affordable for everyone here.
Unfortunately, rent has gone up in most major desirable cities around the world. So in these places, rents can be upto 60% of your income. I guess there are many factors for people to compete for living space in a certain location (jobs, weather, safety…etc).
Sorry to disappoint you. However, I did mention 5 cities in my title, thumbnail and also the introduction as well. I can try to make it clearer next time.
Rent is ridiculous anywhere on BC. Lower mainland is immigration central. Little India. Rents are sky high everywhere here. I know because I have huge family all over BC. Ridiculous high rents . No such thing as lower rent in Burnaby or anywhere lower mainland it is all ALL high cost rents.
Hi Rachel. Thank you for all your wonderful videos! I am from the Philippines and will be traveling to Vancouver in June. May I know the best way to reach you (email add or mobile number) ? I just have some questions regarding ‘moving and living in Vancouver’. Thank you!!
I live in Coquitlam since last year, this place is great, I love it
Doesn't the video cover all cities approximate to Vancouver without "Vancouver" in its name ? The rent on Metrotwon/Brentwood is on par with Vancouver downtown nowadays. It is nothing near affordable.
Really informative and your attitude is so positive as well
Vancouver looks like it's always cold, but city where i live in Serbia (Čačak) is actually colder in winter. It's now 8c where i live (17c/3c), and Vancouver is 20C (21c/13c), and it's spring, winter is yet to start.
Hi Rachel. Thanks for making this video, its quite informative. Planning to make a move to Canada, and this video was super helpful. Thanks again!
:) THANKS MUCH for sharing! And OMG! Grew up in Vancouver and left in 70's because I thought it was too expensive :( ALL the BEST and Cheers! !
Great video!! BC is a very beautiful province for sure and can see why many love living there. But i must say it’s not a fun province to live in, if money is a concern. Paying $2000 rent towards someone else’s mortgage just blows my mind.
I agree.. but there are cheaper places in Vancouver island. Just go up island and find cabin homes. Very peaceful life.
Yessss I needed this video!! My friend and I are heading to vancouver in august and we've been looking for places!!
Vancouver is full. Go home
Thank you for the valuable information shared in this video. I am about to arrive in Canada and frankly freaking out at the prospect of renting, also afraid of the scams. I am definitely going to checkout the liv portal for more info
Hi Rachel! Why are the unfurnished 1br units more expensive than the furnished ones at Coquitlam?
Hi O B,
Hopping in here to help answer this question!
With fewer apartment building rentals available in the market, and more secondary units such as basements, laneway houses and ground floor units, we've noticed an increase in the number of landlords offering furnished options within those types of properties.
Since the rental average for secondary units historically has lower prices compared to apartment buildings, this brings the prices for furnished properties down substantially, compared to unfurnished.
For more info on rental prices, feel free to check out our latest Canadian rent reports: link.liv.rent/1ge 🙂
Stay out of Coquitlam losers
The quoted monthly rent is high as compared to other Canadian and US cities.
I’ve lived here my entire life. Started renting 7 years ago when a 1 bedroom in Vancouver could be found for $1500 or less at times, in Surrey the price for a 1 bedroom could be below $1000. Now, the prices have skyrocketed. In Vancouver you are lucky to find a one bedroom under $2000, with the median being $2300, and in Surrey the price of a one bedroom has gone up to a whopping $1800+ I am actively renting and searching for rentals every day on every single rental website available and each area has completely gone up to an almost unattainable amount. The reality is becoming that it’s going to be much harder for you to find a place as a renter in Vancouver unless there is some major zoning changes which for Vancouver is unfortunately an extremely slow process.
Once upon a time, I rented a one bed-room basement for just 500 bucks a month. It is within walking distance from the BC Hydro HQ, my former work place back in 1997.
I loved New West when I was growing up to move there now would be great!!!!!
Hi Rachel! We’re planning to move to Canada from PH this coming April and are looking for places to rent. What neighborhoods/areas do you suggest we definitely should avoid (in terms of safety, access to transpo, cost, etc)? Thanks and hope you’re doing ok (after not being able to go back home last Dec)!
Same here dear, moving in may. Do you have any site for accommodation near University of Canada West
Hi love! Omg, you’re coming in just a few weeks now - very excited for you! Preferably want to be near where you’ll be attending school. Some neighbourhoods that have bad reps are Surrey, according to many locals.
However, do note - the closer you are within Vancouver, typically the higher the rental rates are. Especially now. The rental market is through the roof 😩 UCW is in the heart of downtown - so no issues in terms of accessibility.
But I’d personally choose to live in Burnaby or Richmond 😌
@@leanneb9529 I guess they are referring to Philippines and not Philadelphia 😅
Same here
@@mirabelonyemaechi9150
Dear my daughter too coming in December. Got admission in UCW. Please suggest a nearby affordable location😊
I planning to move to Vancouver from Bangkok TH, thanks so much for your VDO :)
Everything you wore in Video seemed like Lululemon attire.
An updated Rentals Video for 2024 is due, though.
Hi Rachael, I’m going to move to Burnaby, Please help to how to rent a place for living. Thank you
I live in Coquitlam rent is really quite out of hand in the lower mainland maple ridge is a bit cheaper but it is not as nice or as safe.
I am looking for shared accommodation starting in December 2022. Any information or leads would be appreciated. Thanks!
It’s beautiful, hopefully after finishing my internship ❤❤
Thanks Rachel for the information!! As always... sooo helpful!!!
Always always soooo sweet! Honestly, when I see your name - I know I'll be getting a serotonin boost. Thank you for your kind words
@@rrdancel Wow! Thank you!! You inspire me! :)
I live in New Westminster!! (but my goal is to live in Kitsilano). I recognize SFU neighborhood my friends Live there!
Where can I find a safe place with the lowest rental in vancouver?.We are a couple with two kids.Thanks.
Please dear can you name me the first neighborhood you mentioned?
I always watch you vlogs and I see you're getting better on making them ❤️
Any thoughts on living in North Vancouver?
I loveeeeee North Vancouver. Plus you get to be close to all these nice hiking places for the summer. Super family-oriented, beautiful nature scenery and access to all these great amenities.
@@rrdancel thanks for the feedback! Will consider this place vs Burnaby :)
Thank you for the information! Just landed in Vancouver 5 days ago!
You are most welcome.
I find this video rlly helpful 🤍 Thank you!
This was useful.Thank you!
How is the part time job scenario in Vancouver.
Rachel, can I get housing accommodation in BCIT Burnaby campus even though my program is at the downtown campus
Hello, I have just got my ppr, my class will start on the 26 September, my University is UCW, which area will be more beneficial for me if my budget is 600-700 cad for a single room??
Did you find any ? Because I’m also going to UCW and need a housing 600-700 cad too
Great video Rachel, thanks a lot for the information!
Thank you for watching!
Thank you for details..help me alot I'm still processing my SP still searching for great school and place low cost of living
Hi rachel! Im just curious. As an international student, is it okay to visit other campus even if you're from other university? Thanks :)
Yes, you can go anywhere you want
can you please answer this question for me??
i'm planning to go to chilliwack for my bachelors studies can you tell me the job situation in there??
Hi Rachel!
Next month I'll be in Vancouver for diploma program and I'm looking for a student residence/dormitory. I would be very grateful if you give me some tip about how to reach of their links. Thank you in advance!
Did you find it?? What’s the price. Please lemme know
Hi Rachel, i am moving by December 2023 can you help me to find a place need UCW?
Hi Rachel. Can you shed some light on UCW? I've got an LOO from UCW for MBA and I'm a little confused as to accept the offer or try some other college.
Hi Dear,
I have already responded to this question.
Thank you so much Rachel for the very informative content God Speed
Glad it was helpful! 😊❤️
Hii!!! I loved this video 💗 it was very informative✨ can you do a video about kitchener? 💖
Thank you so much!!! Kitchener is on the East Coast but it’s def my dream to visit that side of CANADA in the future 🤗🥰❤️ will keep this is mind tho 🫶
How much is monthly transit pass for?
In Metro Vancouver, for a 3-zone monthly pass it’s $185.20 now, they recently raised it 🙃😩
👍Looking Forward to visiting Vancouver someday. Enjoying New Brunswick for now😅
I want to visit NB! Any recos on what to check out there 🤗❤️
Great video highlighting the cities.
Yehey, I'm glad I was able to share all the cool spots in my hood! :)
Cool! Do you plan to create videos about Victoria? Since it's near Vancouver and the number of Filipinos there is increasing.
is that per month?
Thanks so much Ms Rachel. I'm so grateful that I bumped to this vlog of yours. I'm been looking elsewhere and none compares to your comprehensive approach to rental discussions and reiteration of options and choices looking for an apartments to rent in Vancuever. I'm moving from Singapore and I'm in a Medical profession. I'm looking for a place to stay with my families of 4. As my youngest daughter is taking medicine courses in BC or Vancuever, if God wills.
You opened up my mind incredibly what to consider and what pointers to mark, on my journey in finding a rental place to stay .
You also broaden my perspective where to get a house or property, as I'm looking fora pkace to buy and live permanently. I will browse and chew and absorb better all your entries and vlog here in YT. And in any doubts and clarification and enlightenment, maybe I'll Zap you messages here. And if your kind enough to render me some valuable and credible answer I can keep on my progress and selection in getting a place or apartments or house or condominium to stay for time being.
Thanks so much. More power to you 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Rachel love this video bc is so beautiful thank you❤👍i will do share ur videos.
Well presented 👏
Surrey is the best and cheapest it’s the last city in the lower mainland metro Vancouver area that has access to the expo line sky train station there are 2 sky train stations in surrey that is Surrey Central and King George that will go directly to Vancouver
And takes 30 min to get to Vancouver it’s only a 30-40 min drive to Vancouver
Thank you very much for lighting my choice
Hi Rachel
I need a rental room in north Vancouver near seaspan shipyard .shared or single also .so pls let me know if anyone having the room
Hi Dear,
Unfortunately, I don’t know anyone with a room in the area you are looking for. Also, that area is quite expensive and is in high demand. You may want to consider options further out.
does it always rain there?
It’s been sunnier the past couple days but yes, it does rain often here 😜🥲
Good review! 👍👍👍👍👍👍Thanks!
Well done video. two thumbs up 👍👍
Hi RR dencel. Thanks for your great videos. My question is how did pay the fees to the college? was it via debit card or you had paid after you arrived in Canada? Please answer me this question please. Thank you
It was through wire transfer! :D Some schools having FlyWire, which is popular way to pay tuition :)
New West has a good transit system
Yes! I like the cinemas by there! They have a premium-like movie lounge with la-z boy seats for $13 ish. Haha love watching movies there sometimes hehe just sharing 😜
Please sir can I be able to obtain this visa after paying for the part tuition deposit I applied for undergraduate in MBA at university Canada west I’m 26 years now I hope my age won’t be a problem while applying for the visa? Thanks so much for reply
Are you currently in Vancouver?
Who would be dumb enough to pay 2k for rent in Burnaby when you can find it for cheaper downtown.
That’s why this video provides options and insight to help my viewers make informed decisions.
Yes stay downtown. We don't need you un the suburbs
Amazing content!
Thank you so much! :)
rr, sana gawa ka ng video about sa New Brunswick Saint Andrews kung saan may mga for rent na apartment, ang hirap kasi maghanap hehehe thank you
ayo which dimension is this in
What do you mean 🎶😜
Thank you.
Thanks for the video, can you pls do buying a home outside/close to Vancouver ? :)
No she can't
@@MrDwightsimon ok
Good and helpful
Glad you think so!
It's expensive everywhere around here lol
Yes it is expensive and that has been expressed in the video. I don't expect everyone to move here but it's better for the audience to know than not.
❤❤❤
Keep safe sis
Thank you po 🙌❤️
💛💙💛🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹thank you so much!
Vancouver is a hole. Former Vancouverite here. Yes, it was better, better by far, not too long ago. Poor things wanting to be there now. SAD.
Jeeeeets?
you are so charming! Nice video!😊
Hi Ms RR Danz!🤩😊
Hi Peter! Good to see you on here 🥰
Best is #Surrey.
I like how things do do consists of shopping and malls. Definitely a video made by a woman and especially one of Asian heritage. 😂
Cool.
Still expensive 😞
It is to be honest 🥹 rental market is crazy right now but I’m hoping it simmers back down later on huhu
“Thanks for your information, but there is a big mistake in your movie. The table price of cost of living is not accurate with what you’re speaking about, and the price of unfurnished apartments is higher than that of furnished ones. in some towns”
Hi there, liv.rent uses current data to reflect the average prices. They obtain this data from the current listings on their website. On rare occasions, you will see furnished listings with a lower average price when compared to unfurnished listings. At the time of posting this video, the prices of furnished houses were lower than unfurnished houses. Hopefully, that explains the discrepancy. 😊
Hi rochel puede mb kame matulongan plano kc nmin ng family ko na pumunta jan.aug 2 wala p kame alam n apartment 5 kame sa famiy surrey sana.god bless
The last time I went to new Westminster it's stunk It's not the only town that stinks in the lower mainland you put a positive spin on a s*** show
Hmm, I had a different experience but thanks for sharing!
@@rrdancel My video showed the real British Colombian And the great Canadian suffering
i was one month
Mandirigma Babae ✨🫰🐨🌿☂️🌅🌬🌊🪸🌟
SHE A FIGHTER. WHATEVER THE WEATHER 🤣😜🫶
Is this video for students? Because your video is not very realistic. 2000 for rent is expensive. Some people don't even make 2000 a months.
No apartment should be more than 1000. Having a decent apartment should not be a luxury.
As mentioned in the beginning of the video, I live in the most expensive city in Canada. So the numbers are on the high side but it’s usually better to expect more than less given that most international students choose to study in major cities.
Although I do agree with you (most locals would say this too) real estate is on the high side and we hope renting could be more affordable for everyone here.
Life doesn't happen on a silver platter mate
@@low_etc That doesn't mean it has to be harder than it has to be.
@@rrdancel In my thinking rent should never take the biggest chunk of your income. But I'm sure you know that.
God bless.
Unfortunately, rent has gone up in most major desirable cities around the world. So in these places, rents can be upto 60% of your income. I guess there are many factors for people to compete for living space in a certain location (jobs, weather, safety…etc).
hastings is cheap
A lot of homelessness too, unfortunately 😟
@@rrdancel why didn't you record down there ? Lol
why don't you?
Haven’t you got anything better to do than troll videos? It’s pretty sad.
Love from pakistan
Sending you love and light ✨❤️
@@rrdancel Thank you for your love
Inday don't tell us babalik ka ng Philippines😅 remember Pelepen petot ang currency sa Philippines 😅 😆
i conct you i like bc
Hindi Bol Hindi
Don't come to Vancouver, Canada but go to Sydney or Melbourne, Australia. You will have a better life and future there.
I mean Australia is beautiful too, how’s the immigration process down there like? Is it easier? 😊
Yes everyone listen to this advice
She talks alot and end says the price not watching another video
really really really cheap...even FREE...hasting+ main...you can even see PROOF
Literally 5 cities. not informative
Sorry to disappoint you. However, I did mention 5 cities in my title, thumbnail and also the introduction as well. I can try to make it clearer next time.
Rent is ridiculous anywhere on BC. Lower mainland is immigration central. Little India. Rents are sky high everywhere here. I know because I have huge family all over BC. Ridiculous high rents . No such thing as lower rent in Burnaby or anywhere lower mainland it is all ALL high cost rents.
Hi Rachel. Thank you for all your wonderful videos! I am from the Philippines and will be traveling to Vancouver in June. May I know the best way to reach you (email add or mobile number) ? I just have some questions regarding ‘moving and living in Vancouver’. Thank you!!
Canada is full. Go back to Manila
Hi! I sent a dm in IG