Do You Have Questions About
Renting an Apartment in Calgary?
Boardwalk Has Answers!
Boardwalk Rental Communities is Canada’s largest Owner/Operator of multi-family rental communities. We currently own and operate 35 buildings in the city of Calgary, which adds up to 4,900 apartment units. If you are thinking of moving to Calgary and have questions about renting an apartment, we can help! We’ve been in the apartment rental business for 23 years so we are well qualified to answer your questions - in fact, our very first building was in Calgary Alberta.
Here are our answers to the most frequently asked questions on finding a Calgary apartment.
Q. I’ve heard that apartment vacancy is Calgary is very low. Does this mean that there are no apartments available to rent?
A. No! When you hear that there is low vacancy, it doesn’t mean that there are no apartments available; it simply means that apartments are not usually left empty between customers. Boardwalk has approximately 50% customer turnover each year, which means that every year 50% of our suites become available to rent. Even if there were zero per cent vacancy, 8,500 apartment units would be available in Boardwalk’s Alberta buildings each year.
Q. Are the apartments in good condition?
A. All of our apartments live up to Boardwalk high standards of quality and service. We have on-site customer service, cleaners, landscapers and maintenance Associates. We also offer a 24 hour Customer Call Centre, and 24 hour on-call maintenance. We are dedicated to providing high–quality, efficiently run buildings.
Q. How much is the rent?
A. The rent in our apartments differs from building to building, depending on the building location and style of suite - check out our website www.bwalk.com for the most recent rates.
Q. Should I expect large rental increases if I rent from Boardwalk?
A. No! Since 1999, we have operated under a strict, self-imposed maximum rental increase policy. This policy limits the amount we will increase rents for our current Customers to a maximum of $150 per year. In a hot rental market, this policy protects our Customers and lets them adjust to changing market conditions more slowly and comfortably.
Q. How do I start looking for an apartment in Calgary?
A. The best place to start your search is at www.bwalk.com. You can use our apartment search tool or the map icon to identify the most convenient apartment locations. You can view pictures, floor plans and current rents. You will also find contact information so that you can call the building directly. Start looking early for the best availability.
For more information,
Contact Customer Service
or Call Toll-free 1-800-310-9255.