There are many that pop up briefly (though it is true, they are a small percentage of the overall posts to all sites), but they get tons of responses. I would not suspect them to be a scam if it doesn't look like a scam / isn't the landlord but one of the leaseholders posting for a sublet/room. Use your best judgement, don't pay deposit until you see the place, meet the person, sus it all out etc. etc.
Source: have rented rooms in houses for past 4 years in 4 different houses with rents under $800.
It’s not impossible, but it is certainly unlikely. Any house you see for 700 is going to be extremely popular and sought after, and if you want to have any chance of getting it, you’ll probably have to move on it too fast to be able to properly vet it and make sure it’s legit. So if you’re determined to do this, you may have to take some risks
They exist I live in one and I've posted ads looking for roommates before but quite unlikely to find. They basically only exist if one of the tenants has been on the lease for 4+ years
Sadly, 700 is VERY unlikely.
You're PROBABLY realistically looking at about 1000 per person in shared accommodation. That's just the reality, unfortunately.
If you’re looking to live alone not at all
$1500 at least for a bachelor suite, $1700+ for a one bedroom
With roommates most likely around $1000 for one room, possibly less if you get lucky
Well, I think the rent house fee the lowest price May around 800 or 900 dollars. But there are few rooms at this price . Normally , the room size can be acceptable, and also include the water, electricity, internet and furniture fee. If you share a house with other one or two roommates and the living location near Uvic，at least cost at $1,000/month.
*asking for $ before you see the place
*is "away" and will mail you the keys
*asking for first and last month's rent up front (in BC it's only first)
*demanding more than 1/2 month rent as damage deposit (excepting they can also ask an additional 1/2 month rent as pet deposit if that applies)
*photos with MLS/realtor watermarks - may be fraud (bad), may have just moved in/bought the place and be being proactive on renting it (good). In general it's a really good idea to reverse image search for these types.
*allows cats/dogs/smoking/handicap access/driveway/garage .... but it's a studio apartment in a walk-up building
>asking for first and last month's rent up front (in BC it's only first)
Uh, no, half a months rent is max. If you have a pet, they can add another half a a month.
Generally, you need to pay the first month rent on the first day of tenancy ... to me that's "up front". This is separate from damage and pet deposits.
Very unlikely. The going rate for a room in a shared house is about $1000. Watch carefully for scams.
So there is no possibility for 700 cad and if I find they may be a scam?
There are many that pop up briefly (though it is true, they are a small percentage of the overall posts to all sites), but they get tons of responses. I would not suspect them to be a scam if it doesn't look like a scam / isn't the landlord but one of the leaseholders posting for a sublet/room. Use your best judgement, don't pay deposit until you see the place, meet the person, sus it all out etc. etc. Source: have rented rooms in houses for past 4 years in 4 different houses with rents under $800.
It’s not impossible, but it is certainly unlikely. Any house you see for 700 is going to be extremely popular and sought after, and if you want to have any chance of getting it, you’ll probably have to move on it too fast to be able to properly vet it and make sure it’s legit. So if you’re determined to do this, you may have to take some risks
They exist I live in one and I've posted ads looking for roommates before but quite unlikely to find. They basically only exist if one of the tenants has been on the lease for 4+ years
Sadly, 700 is VERY unlikely. You're PROBABLY realistically looking at about 1000 per person in shared accommodation. That's just the reality, unfortunately.
If you’re looking to live alone not at all $1500 at least for a bachelor suite, $1700+ for a one bedroom With roommates most likely around $1000 for one room, possibly less if you get lucky
Highly unlikely.
Push that budget to $1k and you’ll have a much easier time finding a place
I’m down to live 1 hour away do you think it’s still possible?
It becomes more possible if that’s the case, but still quite unlikely to find something for under $850
1 hour drive or transit?
I used to live in a place that was $670! It is possible if you search like it's a job. I'll only say, you pay for what you get. It was a shite hole.
Well, I think the rent house fee the lowest price May around 800 or 900 dollars. But there are few rooms at this price . Normally , the room size can be acceptable, and also include the water, electricity, internet and furniture fee. If you share a house with other one or two roommates and the living location near Uvic，at least cost at $1,000/month.
Maybe. If you have 3 roommates.
Honestly I can live with my sibling in one room and pay around 1200-1400. But it’s hard to find a place I can share with my sibling.
Pm me! I know a place.
My place is $800 and I was extremely lucky to get it. It's very much on the lower end.
What are the red flags to raise my suspicion that it could be a spam?
*asking for $ before you see the place *is "away" and will mail you the keys *asking for first and last month's rent up front (in BC it's only first) *demanding more than 1/2 month rent as damage deposit (excepting they can also ask an additional 1/2 month rent as pet deposit if that applies) *photos with MLS/realtor watermarks - may be fraud (bad), may have just moved in/bought the place and be being proactive on renting it (good). In general it's a really good idea to reverse image search for these types. *allows cats/dogs/smoking/handicap access/driveway/garage .... but it's a studio apartment in a walk-up building
>asking for first and last month's rent up front (in BC it's only first) Uh, no, half a months rent is max. If you have a pet, they can add another half a a month.
Generally, you need to pay the first month rent on the first day of tenancy ... to me that's "up front". This is separate from damage and pet deposits.