I need some help with finding a appartemnt

[InSoMnIaK*]

My Girlfriend and I are looking for a place in the west end, I looked on craigslist, and seached in google, but really didnt find any good sites, anyone got some advice. or tips, Im really stressed out and worried as I have to leave my appartment by sept 1 st


thanks everyone

Tom J

[Ryan Ross]

Best way to do it is just walk around the neighbourhood and call all the numbers on the signs to see what places are available. I found a place there last sept by doing the same thing and it worked out pretty well.

You'll probably want to do it soon as a lot of people will have given their 1 month notice aug 1st so places should be coming available.

[InSoMnIaK*]

thanks, thats my plan

[NinjaBoy]

Make sure you check the bug bed web page to see if there are reports of bed bugs in that building.

[Mr Ektion]

i looked for 4 months before i found my spot off robson. the calling/walking around thing is great, and demoralizing. But worth the time since it's often a crapshoot and a horse race at the same time.

don't rule out craigslist as there are (apparently) people who need to leave their apt for life reasons. so they'll post something online and it'll be gone in hours. So keep your eye on that shit while you're looking.

good luck.

[inside]

I'm not looking forward to finding my next place within the next 6 months. It's going to be hard to find a place dj/producer friendly.

[miss.myra]

check out the building at robson and carderro (777 carderro) because there's always suites for rent there and it's a pretty decent location. i know some people living there and i think there's a 1 bedroom available on their floor.

[Liqwid]

walking around and calling on the spot.

places will post and be gone the next day.

[thebobman]

In my experience the best way to find an apartment is to get a couple people and spend half a day canvasing downtown, taking down phone numbers for buildings advertising vacancies. Then regroup, execute a flanking maneuver in a button-hook pattern, pick 5 of the most promising listings and check 'em out.