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Depending on your circumstances, you may wish to find temporary accommodation in Canada first, while you search for apartments or houses for rent in Canada. From your first night, to your first lease and beyond, this article has advice for you.<\/h2><\/div><\/div>

Temporary accommodation in Canada<\/h2>

Before you arrive in Canada, it\u2019s crucial to at least have somewhere lined up for your first few days or weeks. Hostels and hotels are plentiful in urban areas, though you may wish to book well in advance to ensure you have the widest choice of temporary accommodation in Canada available to you. If your budget is limited while you stay in temporary accommodation,\u00a0Hostelworld has an extensive collection<\/a>\u00a0of short-term accommodation to suit any budget.<\/p>

Booking self-catering accommodation \u2014 perhaps for a few weeks, or even a month or two \u2014 is also a practical way to line up temporary accommodation in Canada for your arrival. The major player in this market is Airbnb, but there are also temporary apartment rental companies that provide excellent temporary accommodation for newcomers to Canada.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Finding houses and apartments for rent in Canada<\/h2><\/form><\/div>
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There are several types of rental accommodation in Canada, including houses, condominiums, and apartments.<\/p>

Some houses will be available to rent in their entirety, while some will be divided into several units. A house divided into two units is called a \u2018duplex\u2019. Split in three, it\u2019s known as a \u2018triplex\u2019. In other houses for rent in Canada, rental rooms are available, with shared living and bathroom facilities.<\/p>

Apartments for rent in Canada range from \u2018bachelor\u2019 units, where a single room serves as both the bedroom and living area, to those with multiple bedrooms and separate living areas.<\/p>

The cost of utilities, such as electricity and water, may or may not be included in your rent. Visit our\u00a0internet service providers in Canada\u00a0and\u00a0utilities in Canada<\/a>\u00a0articles for information on service providers in your area. You can find houses and apartments for rent in Canada in the classifieds section of local newspapers, libraries, and on websites such as\u00a0Kijiji<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Craigslist<\/a>. Facebook groups for newcomers to Canada are also useful. In many cities, you can simply walk around your preferred neighbourhood, as landlords will post signs outside their property advertising available vacancies.<\/p>

Getting a lease in Canada<\/h2>

When getting longer-term accommodation in Canada, landlords will usually request information about your ability to pay rent before offering you a lease. Documents that may be requested include:<\/p>