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Edmonton, AB

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A dazzling city in the heart of the wilderness

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Edmonton is known for being a vibrant urban city in the center of the wilderness. Residents experience 18 hours of sunlight a day in the summer and how the first snowfall of the winter transforms the river valley into a winter wonderland. In Downtown, you’ll find skyscrapers, plenty of shops, and plenty of diversity and culture. As Alberta’s capital, there are loads of things to do in the city, from skiing and biking to visiting farmers’ markets and art galleries.

Since nature is so close to Edmonton, you'll find plenty of recreational activities. Elk Island National Park is a 30-minute drive from the city. The North Saskatchewan River Valley gives you the feeling of the countryside and wilderness right inside the city. Residents love visiting the Muttart Conservatory to see natural wonders. The architect Peter Hemingway designed the four glass pyramids that comprise the conservatory and hold tropical, temperate, and arid biomes. For shopping, locals love the West Edmonton Mall, which houses 800 stores and Galaxyland, home to the world's largest triple-loop roller coaster.

Edmonton is an easy city to get around due to its extensive public transit network that includes buses and rail trains. Throughout the city, you’ll find plenty of places to eat, offering a wide variety of options. No matter what you’re looking for, whether it’s nature or a variety of food, you’ll find it in Edmonton.

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The views from the Wolf Willow Stairs are well worth climbing the steep, 200-step staircase.

The Walterdale Bridge is a bicycle and pedestrian-friendly bridge across the North Saskatchewan River.

The glass pyramids at Muttart Conservatory contain more than 700 species of plants.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Edmonton, AB is C$1,107 por un studio, C$1,340 por un dormitorio, C$1,602 por dos dormitorios, and C$1,818 por tres dormitorios. Apartment rent in Edmonton has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
C$1,340/month
576 Sq Ft
House
C$1,769/month
713 Sq Ft
Condo
C$1,883/month
448 Sq Ft
Townhome
C$1,767/month
877 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

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Good Transit

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The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

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Bikeable

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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

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† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.