There are many important issues to consider when renting a Greater Vancouver apartment. You need to pick a location, decide how much rent you want to pay and consider the rules and policies of the apartment building. You want your new home to be close to places you visit frequently, like schools, stores or transit stops. You need to compare rent prices in the neighbourhood so you don't end up paying too much, and you need to make sure that you can live with the landlord's specific rules. Since you will be competing with many others to get the apartment of your dreams, you should know how to increase your chances. This Vancouver apartment rental guide is meant as a companion for our other rental services which include detailed listings of apartments for rent in the Vancouver area.

Please note that while every effort is made to keep our guide accurate and compliant with the British Columbia Residential Tenancy Act. in case of discrepancy the BC Residential Tenancy Act shall prevail.

The following is a list of topics included in our rental guide, intended to make your Vancouver apartment rental experience trouble-free.

This section is aimed at helping you find your niche in your new environment and making you aware of some of the issues you may face while looking for your new home.

Learn what to expect and take into consideration when entering into a rental agreement in British Columbia, Canada.

Problems, rights and responsibilities during your tenancy.