With the high cost of rent in Vancouver, it’s no surprise that many people end up living with roommates. The wrong roommate, however, can be a nightmare to deal with. That doesn’t mean you have to find someone you know to move in with or that you have to just take your chances. If you’re looking for someone to move in with you or you’re looking for a room to rent and want to start off with a roommate, we can help you find the perfect roommate.
Vancouver is considered one of the top cities for livability and quality of life in the world. It has excellent universities, quality neighborhoods, great food, a comfortable climate year round, and of course so much nature all over. Van offers plenty of beaches, mountains, and parks making it easy to stay active in, whether you bike, run, row, ski or snowboard. If you’re ready to move there, though, you may be surprised at just how high rent can be.
While rents in Vancouver have gone down recently, they are still the highest in Canada. With Studios averaging ~$1,659, One Bedroom for ~$1,950 and ~$2,700 for a two bedroom apartment. The most popular neighborhoods include Downtown Vancouver, West End and Mt. Pleasant with an average two bedroom rental cost between ~$2,800 and ~3,200. More affordable neighborhoods with an average rent of under $2,000 include Dunbar, Sunset and Grandview-Woodland. If you want to live near the University of British Colombia in neighborhoods like University Endowment Lands, West Point Grey, or Kitsilano, rent for two bedroom house share will be around $2,700.
You might also want to consider living in communities nearby Vancouver such as Surrey, Burnaby or Richmond, where rent is still high compared to other cities in Canada but about $500 cheaper than Van for a 2 bedrooms shared housing. As you could tell, where you live can make a huge difference in what you’ll pay for rent. However, with a roommate that expense can be significantly reduced.
Everyone is different, so finding the right roommate or room for rent isn’t always that easy. But we have your back. First, tell us a little about yourself. Start with the basics such as your budget, move date and preferred areas. Then, tell us about your lifestyle and preferences, such as your schedule, habits and sociability. By knowing more about you, our algorithm can better match you with potential roommates with similar lifestyles and preferences. Once you complete the signup, you can interact with potential roommates who we will present to you based on the best fit.
There are a lot of people that are looking for roommates and rooms at any given time in Vancouver. But with our roommate finder, you’ll be able to pick out the right ones for you. After signup, we'll present the top prospects that will be a good fit for you. Using the filters you can further narrow down prospects, then review the profiles of your favorite potential roommates. You can contact those you want to learn more about with a message or a "like". You’ll be able to chat with them directly on our platform, and schedule to meet in person if they seem as a good fit. It can be that easy to find a roommate that’s going to be a perfect match for you.
If the nature, diversity, and opportunities of Vancouver sounds like the perfect place to call home, start looking through our roommate search now. You’ll find plenty of people in the Greater Vancouver Area who are looking for a roommate, which means it’ll be easy for you to find the perfect person to live with. Check out all Diggz has to offer to find the perfect roommate today.
Can Diggz help me find roommates?
Absolutely! Diggz is here to cover all your needs. Whether you're looking for rooms for rent, roommates to fill your empty room, or someone to partner with for finding a new place, Diggz has you covered. You can even find full apartments for rent and Coliving rooms in certain cities.
Does it cost anything to sign up or use Diggz?
Diggz is a completely free roommate finder platform. You can post your room for rent or listing and find a roommate without any charges. While there are options to upgrade for additional features, the core functionality of connecting with roommates and exploring listings is available for free.
How long does it take for my roommate listing to be live?
Once you complete a quick sign up and create your profile, your listing will be live immediately. All Diggz members will be able to see it, and you can proactively search and engage with prospective roommates right away.
Can I find a roommate to team up with me to find a place?
Absolutely! Many members on Diggz are looking not only for rooms for rent but also for someone to partner with to find a new place. In fact, many matches on the platform occur between two individuals who are seeking to team up for this exact purpose.
How do I know if the people on the site are real?
Rest assured that everyone on Diggz is a real person. We prioritize security and utilize both A.I. and human oversight to prevent and detect any scammy or suspicious-looking roommate profiles. Outdated or inactive accounts are filtered out, ensuring you search through relevant and genuine profiles.
What happens with my information when I no longer need to find a roommate?
You have full control over your data. You can easily delete your profile at any time, along with all your data from our records. Alternatively, you can also deactivate your profile if you want to keep the option open for finding a roommate in the future. While deactivated, your data will still be saved, but your profile won't be visible to others until you decide to reactivate it.
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