Living in Old Strathcona, Edmonton

Monthly rent in CAD ($). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Edmonton dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $1,575/month — close to the city median, and among the more affordable of the 6 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $1,650 - $2,050/month and three-bedrooms $2,000 - $2,550/month on second-hand contracts. At 15 minutes to the center by LRT, it sits farther out than most Edmonton areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the arts, historic, nightlife tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Garneau. For a shorter commute, see Downtown Edmonton.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Whyte Avenue as the nearest tram stop, Dr. Wilbert McIntyre Park as nearby green space and Blush Lane Organics as the nearest supermarket around the Old Strathcona reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Old Strathcona, Edmonton?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Old Strathcona costs $1,400 - $1,750/month (second-hand contract) or $1,250 - $1,550/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $1,650 - $2,050/month, and a 3-bedroom from $2,000 - $2,550/month.

Is Old Strathcona safe for expats?

Old Strathcona has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Old Strathcona to Edmonton center?

The commute from Old Strathcona to Edmonton city center takes approximately 15 minutes by LRT.

What is Old Strathcona like to live in?

Historic arts district south of river. Fringe Festival home, local shops, university nearby. In our data it is tagged as arts, historic, nightlife.