Apartments For Rent in Kensington-Cedar Cottage, Vancouver

Kensington-Cedar Cottage is a very good neighbourhood with regards to getting around without driving. Kensington-Cedar Cottage is particularly conducive to people who like to travel by walking; many common errands can be run without the use of a car, and there are also a fair number of businesses in proximity. This area will also appeal to physically active home buyers since it is reasonably suitable for bicycling. For instance, there are a good number of bike lanes, and the bike share network is moderately simple to use. The public transit system in Kensington-Cedar Cottage is very practical. In particular, house owners are served by various rapid transit stations with access to the Expo Line and Millennium Line. The neighbourhood is connected by approximately 20 bus lines, and it is very convenient to reach a nearby bus stop from most homes. On the other hand, cars are a somewhat poor medium of transportation in Kensington-Cedar Cottage as it is challenging to find a parking spot.

A general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short distance away in this part of Vancouver. In addition, there are over 200 restaurants and approximately 20 cafes to enjoy in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. Home buyers have access to numerous nearby clothing stores. When it comes to education, parents and their children will find that wherever their house is located in this part of the city, schools and daycares are nearby.

Kensington-Cedar Cottage is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this area. Even though this part of Vancouver is not known for its lively atmosphere, the vibe can still be quite energetic around its main streets, and with its a few nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities. Kensington-Cedar Cottage is quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. It is easy to get to public green spaces in the neighbourhood since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to discover.

Duplexes are the most common housing type, representing around 45% of dwellings in Kensington-Cedar Cottage, while small apartment buildings and single detached homes are also present in the housing stock. This part of the city has a good selection of housing size options, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. About 55% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home whereas renters make up the remainder. Around 30% of properties in this part of Vancouver were built following the year 2000, while many of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1960s.