Fort Saskatchewan Rentals

I'll have to admit that I have not been to Fort Saskatchewan, so I don't know if the above statement is true or not. After all, most city websites declare their city as the best place to be. However, I did take some time to learn about this city, and I would say that they are probably right. People in Fort Saskatchewan seem happy, and the town looks quite nice.

Fort Saskatchewan is located just 15 minutes northeast of Edmonton, and is sits on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River. According to the most recent census report, there are about 15,000 people living here. Fort Saskatchewan is considered a very safe place to live, and the residents here seem to take a lot of pride in their town. Streets are clean and the people are friendly. If you have a family and kids, you'll be glad to know that Fort Saskatchewan has many well maintained parks with plenty of space for picnicking, walking, playing or just relaxing. There is a nice trail system here that is over 30km. Fort Saskatchewan also has many fine recreational facilities. A visit to the Dow Centennial Centre, which is a very fancy recreation and culture facility, should not be missed. It is located at 8700 - 84 Street.

Being close to Edmonton, many people choose to live in Fort Saskatchewan to get away from the big city, and at the same time have the proximity to what the big city has to offer. People are also drawn to the sense of community and "knowing your neighbor" that is found in Fort Saskatchewan.

Of course, with this popularity, the question of housing is sure to come up. Is it affordable to live in Fort Saskatchewan, and what are the vacancy rates of the rentals here? Thankfully, there are new subdivisions and developments popping up in town to address the housing needs here. There are a wide range of homes, and all budgets can be met. You'll find condominiums here, as well as apartments, townhouses, and single family homes. Fort Saskatchewan also has housing for seniors.

Vacancy rates have dropped considerably in the past few years in Fort Saskatchewan. In 2004, there was a vacancy rate for rentals of 3.9 percent. In 2005, that dropped to 1.7 percent, and in 2006, it was .43 percent. That is an amazing drop! Rental rates have gone up in response to this. For a bachelor, you can expect to pay $520, where as 2 years prior the average rental was $441. The same rate hike can be seen with One-Bedrooms, Two bedrooms and Multi-family housing.

There are several apartment/multi dwellings in Fort Saskatchewan.

Alvyn Apartments - 998-2420
Compton Block - 464,4996
Charles Rutherford Apts. 997-0568
Cortez Manor - 992-0405
Cortez Terrace - 992-0405
Fort Plaza Apartments - 998-5502
Fort Townhomes - 998-1647
Glenridge Apts. - 916-1689
Karen Hall Apartments - 998-7895
Laurier Manor
Parkview Court - 997-2397
Pioneer Apartments -
Riverdrive Apartments - 998-7952
Sherridon Court Apartments - 992-0570
South River Suites Apartments - 998-0477
Sunlight Apartments - 992-2298
Thunderbird Apartments - 780 936 6352
Twin City Apts. - 998-7368
Valleyview Court - 997-2397
Wedgewood Apts. - 998-3668
Westlands Park - 998-3880
West Park Estates
Woodsmere - 992-9222

There are several named residential areas in Fort Saskatchewan. Of course, there is the downtown area in the northeast part of town. This is bordered by Bridgeview to the southwest. Pineview is further down to the southwest which is bordered by Westpark and Soutfort to the south (both intersected by Highway 21). Some of the newer developments include: Southford Estates, Heights and Village, Westwood Trails, Valley Pointe Estates, and Forest Ridge are a few.

There are several realtors in the area.
Realty Executives 780-998-3300
Re/Max 780-998-2295
Royal Lepage 780-998-7801
Tri-Mac Realty, LTD 780-951-2991

Oakwood Management Ltd. is a local property management company. Their number is 780-998-7368.