A Newcomers’ Guide to Finding an Apartment for Rent in Kamloops BC

Finding an apartment for rent in Kamloops BC can be a challenge whether you already live in the city or plan to move here. There is a lot of competition for apartment rentals, especially newer apartments. Newcomers have the additional challenge of not knowing the area or good local resources for finding apartments. In this article, we provide an easy-to-follow guide for newcomers, which will hopefully make finding an apartment much easier.

Start Planning Months in Advance of Your Move

When you’re considering moving to Kamloops, start making to-do lists several months or more in advance of your planned move. It’s best to know the answers to all of the questions below long before you actually move.

• What is your monthly income and budget?
• What can you afford for an apartment rental?
• What type of suite do you want to rent (studio, 1 bedroom or 2 bedroom)?
• What personal belongings will you move?
• How much will it cost to move?
  If you’re a student moving to Kamloops to attend TRU, you probably won’t bring many personal belongings, but if you’re moving from another city in BC or another province and are already renting, you may want to rent a truck and move yourself or pay a moving company to you’re your furniture and furnishings.

Get Referrals on Facebook or other Social Media

If you know people living in Kamloops, let them know that you are looking for an apartment for rent. If you don’t know people in the city, view apartments for rent on the Kamloops Facebook Marketplace. You could also go one step further and ask a question on Quora about apartment rentals in Kamloops.

Search for Kamloops Apartment Rentals

There are several excellent resources for finding apartments for rent in Kamloops.

• Craigslist
• Zumper
• Apartments.com
• Hot Pads. Fewer rentals listed here but worth checking.
• Rent Café. As above.

When searching for an apartment, it’s a good idea to note several choices including a couple of first choices, and a second and third choice, just in case your first choices don’t work out.

Apply for a Rentals Several Weeks in Advance of Your Arrival Date

Once you have a list of apartments that you’d consider renting, start submitting tenancy applications. If you found the apartment on one of the rental websites listed above, you may have to contact the phone number or email address given in the listing to start the process. In that case, the property management company will assess your eligibility and will then ask you to complete a tenancy application form if you meet their criteria as a tenant.

Apartments for Rent at Summit Village Residences in Kamloops

If you’d like to rent a newer apartment that is centrally located in Kamloops BC, consider Summit Village Residences. We have studios, studio with study, 1 bedroom, 1 bedroom with study and 2 bedroom apartments for rent. You can start by viewing floor plans and pricing, then complete our Preferred Unit form. A property management company representative will contact you within a few business days with further instructions or questions.