moving to cow-town

air-heart · Post by **air-heart** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 11:50 am

Hey. Just got a job in Calgary. Looking for any info on a good place to rent in the N.E. Preferably some kind of bachelor or one bedroom furnished basement suite or appartment. Open to sharing a place too. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thnx.

bandaid · Post by **bandaid** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 11:51 am

What happened, did you lose a bet?

Scuba_Steve · Post by **Scuba_Steve** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 12:09 pm

http://www.rentfaster.ca

good luck..

grammar boy · Post by **grammar boy** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 12:18 pm

N.E. eh? I hear Forest Lawn is nice...

Seriously though, good luck, vacancies are at an all-time low in YYC right now.

If you know someone at WJ who can get you into the crew room, there are a bunch of "shared accommodation" and "for rent" things up on the bulletin board.

200hr Wonder · Post by **200hr Wonder** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 12:32 pm

Check out Craig's List

http://calgary.craigslist.org/

It is where I found my place... but that took close to a month.[/url]

C-FOXY · Post by **C-FOXY** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 12:53 pm

nightguy is looking for a roomate in the NE. PM him.

amraam · Post by **amraam** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 1:40 pm

.5% vacancy rate in YYC right now...good luck!

co-joe · Post by **co-joe** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 4:01 pm

Calgary still hasn't passed HongCouver as the most expensive place to buy property, but it has taken the number one most expensive place to rent in Canada title. I've heard of people paying 1500 a month for a 2 bedroom appartment and with no rent control at all it will only get worse.

Strega · Post by **Strega** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 5:31 pm

I have a room for rent in SW YYC, close to everthing including a bar and fitness center. $550/month all inclusive with $300 Security.

PM me if you are interested.

TheCheez · Post by **TheCheez** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 6:40 pm

Aw crap Strega really? I've been looking for a month and just got a place

Good luck with your search Calgary is slim pickins right now and congrats on the new gig.

Shady McSly · Post by **Shady McSly** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 7:18 pm

I just got a job in Colville Lake - anyone know of a place to rent?

Preferably in the nice section of town.

Longtimer · Post by **Longtimer** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 8:46 pm

Shady McSly wrote:I just got a job in Colville Lake - anyone know of a place to rent?

Preferably in the nice section of town.

http://www.stats.gov.nt.ca/Infrastructu ... lle(i).pdf

co-joe · Post by **co-joe** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 9:33 pm

Ooh, nasty! That makes NE YYC look pretty nice in comparison.

Howitzer · Post by **Howitzer** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 9:46 pm

Colville Lake, there's a Metropolis of the north. I once heard their sewage pipe was the same distance out, and right next to, their fresh water intake pipe...beautiful. And with close to a hundred people and only like 2 last names, well my friend you do the math.......

shitdisturber · Post by **shitdisturber** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 11:46 am

Howitzer wrote: And with close to a hundred people and only like 2 last names, well my friend you do the math.......

They'll use him to widen out the gene pool.

Dust Devil · Post by **Dust Devil** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 1:26 pm

http://www.rentfaster.ca/listingview.ph ... ngID=10227

LOL $3400/month

Man Saskatchewan kicks ass!!!!!

Positive_Rate · Post by **Positive_Rate** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 1:41 pm

Finding a place in Calgary is easier than most make it out to be...

Unfortunatly, You have to get out and physicaly look for a place. There's huge amount of people that just simply place a sign in their window to save cash on placing an ad the traditional way (news paper) and also for their lack of knowledge of sites like craigslist.com ...If you can, come here and take a drive. You'll find something quick !

Lurch · Post by **Lurch** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 5:12 pm

Dust Devil wrote:http://www.rentfaster.ca/listingview.ph ... ngID=10227

LOL $3400/month

Man Saskatchewan kicks ass!!!!!

Now, Now DD remember it is only $22,000 down, and then $3400 a month.

what a steal.

TerrainTerrain · Post by **TerrainTerrain** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 9:53 pm

Calgary sucks. Stay away, unless you know how to drive (at least) 10 above the speed limit. Don't use the lowered Honda's/Acura's/BMW 3s as a guide.

But if you're a shitty driver, like many in Calgary, stay away. I put up with enough.

piggy · Post by **piggy** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 12:26 am

ROOMs FOR RENT in YYC
$450 per month, + share of utilites

Recently renovated, fully furnished, 2 full bath house with SW facing deck with views(lots of sun). Deep freeze, double door fridge with ice maker, barbecue, new washer and dryer, etc. Pictures available.

Location is inner city (Montgomery), very close to the bow river/memorial drive/pathways. 30 min drive to airport

15-20 min bike ride/rollerblade to Kensington/downtown. 10 min walk to U of C, Market Mall.
Located on the western edge of city very close to the #1 HWY which makes a quick drive to the mountains.
If interested call 416-998-8002.

still_bluenoser · Post by **still_bluenoser** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 9:25 am

Just make sure you hit this spot on thursday afternoons! really cheap wings and beer! I miss that place more than anything in Calgary.

Coyotes Restaurant & Pub
135 Whitefield Drive NE
Calgary, AB T1Y 5X1

(403) 280-1675

twinpratts · Post by **twinpratts** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 11:19 am

Whoops... too bad you didn't get here in Jan. A townhouse that was worth 155K in Feb, will now cost you 249K. I'm not sure about the rental market. Good news, though... they say the market is 'softening'

HA!