Neighborhoods in Edmonton?

[North East Goon]

Originally Posted by Galakanokis

Holy fata! $1000 for a one bedroom in Edmonton? I paid $450 ten years ago for what was (at the time) a nice apartment in the Blue Quill area. Liked the area and had no problems except someone stole the bumper off of my truck.

Also lived up in Clareview and didn't care for it to much. Nothing wrong with it but it was a fair commute for me.

Really they just wanted your truck testicles and figured they had to remove your entire bumper to receive such a glorious gift.

[anyonebutedmonton]

Thanks for all the advice guys! I totally agree with trying to stay near the University as much as possible as it is a nice area of the city. I do have a small bit of experience with the city of Edmonton as I am there probably 6 or 7 times a year, was just curious as I haven't lived there since I was 5.

On the apartment front, the wife owns a cat, I am allergic to said cat haha... So I have relegated the cat to our garage for the time being so I don't stop breathing. I know it is ridiculous to continue owning a cat and I understand that over the next 7 or 8 years the stupid thing is going to limit our living situation but I am having a really tough time asking her to give it up. She adores the thing and it's one of those sacrifices that, for the time being, I can live with. Along with moving to a strange city where she knows practically no one, I just can't bring myself to tell her that she can't bring her kitty. So that leaves places with garages... Or I man up and tell her the cat has to go (being honest probably not going to happen).

Also realize that when I say around 1200 dollars for a budget we can realistically afford more if that happens to be what is needed. I have worked for a couple years now in a good position and she makes very good money. I just didn't realize it was so expensive up there.

[FlamesFanInOilCountry]

I currently live on the West End, but go to school down town and work on Whyte Ave (Driving rules ).

Anyways...

There is nothing wrong with living north of the river, if anything the LRT has about three different stops and the Transit is going to run far more frequently. Rent in some buildings can still be pretty reasonable given the fact that a fair amount of the middle working class down town do not drive. Your barrier for downtown should be that you should NOT live north of 104ave. The 104 ave area is a very nice white collar area, but just 2 blocks north is full of jamaican gangs and homeless people. Also, I would probably stay away from areas east of 90 ST and west of 124 ST (as it becomes a checker board of sketch properties, as far as downtown goes).

University area is nice, but keep in mind that it is full of apartments that are over priced for two reasons: They are either nice quality and in a phenominal location, or crappy quality and in a phenominal location. I have a friend that pays $1100/m for a one bedroom on 81ave, but it also still has red shag carpet that is older than me. So you will really have to hunt if you chose to live in this area, but keep in mind you will be competing against 40,000 other students, as well as landlords that understand the value of their property.

With the expansion of the LRT south, you can now look at living in the Southgate Area or prehaps even Century Park (right, Yeah Baby? ). They are both nice areas with more options and rent hasn't increased as rapidly since the LRT is still a recently development in that area.

Hope this helps. Feel free to PM me, as well, if you have any questions.

[Yeah_Baby]

Originally Posted by FlamesFanInOilCountry

I currently live on the West End, but go to school down town and work on Whyte Ave (Driving rules ).

Anyways...

There is nothing wrong with living north of the river, if anything the LRT has about three different stops and the Transit is going to run far more frequently. Rent in some buildings can still be pretty reasonable given the fact that a fair amount of the middle working class down town do not drive. Your barrier for downtown should be that you should NOT live north of 104ave. The 104 ave area is a very nice white collar area, but just 2 blocks north is full of jamaican gangs and homeless people. Also, I would probably stay away from areas east of 90 ST and west of 124 ST (as it becomes a checker board of sketch properties, as far as downtown goes).

University area is nice, but keep in mind that it is full of apartments that are over priced for two reasons: They are either nice quality and in a phenominal location, or crappy quality and in a phenominal location. I have a friend that pays $1100/m for a one bedroom on 81ave, but it also still has red shag carpet that is older than me. So you will really have to hunt if you chose to live in this area, but keep in mind you will be competing against 40,000 other students, as well as landlords that understand the value of their property.

With the expansion of the LRT south, you can now look at living in the Southgate Area or prehaps even Century Park (right, Yeah Baby? ). They are both nice areas with more options and rent hasn't increased as rapidly since the LRT is still a recently development in that area.

Hope this helps. Feel free to PM me, as well, if you have any questions.

A) The West End is great if you're looking to get married, start a family or buy a new SUV


B) I'm equidistant to Southgate and Century Park, but at least I'm close a Chilli's