South Granville Vancouver Apartments, Condos and Houses for Rent

Stretching from W 5th to W 16th along Granville Street, South Granville is a mini-neighbourhood. South Granville labels itself as a commercial area, and has very little housing, primarily due to its miniscule size. No wonder the neighbourhood usually gets lumped in with Fairview, which is right next door. With a direct line to Granville Island and a short walk, bike ride or drive to downtown, South Granville is highly walkable and chock full of amenities and shopping. Note that rentals don’t come up often. So if you’re dying to get in here, you’ll have to scout for a while and pounce as soon as an option arises.

The Market

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There are very few rentals available in South Granville.

South Granville Rental Market: There aren’t South Granville houses for rent. That’s because it’s basically a single street. If you love what South Granville has to offer, be sure to check out its next-door neighbourhoods: Fairview, Shaughnessy or Kitsilano.

Apartment Hunting in South Granville: Look, there’s just not going to be a lot of options for South Granville apartments for rent. You may find a little studio, one-bedroom, or – maybe – even a two-bedroom. But in all those cases, expect to be living above a store. There won’t be a lot of amenities, but you may be able to get your hydro included.

Typical housing type: Apartments over stores

Life in South Granville revolves around shopping and eating. The neighbourhood promotes that it has a mix of international brands and interesting indie shops, cafes and restaurants. That creates a balance between the hustle-and-bustle of errand-doers and the more relaxed pace of window shoppers and adventurers.

The section of Granville Street from W 5th to W 16th includes tons of boutique shopping, banks, pharmacies, restaurants, cafes, florists, antique shops and services. There is one grocery store on the street, and a couple others close by. The Granville Island market is within walking distance

Who lives here: Although there are few residents in South Granville, the population is very mixed. Units here tend to be smaller, which draws younger people, singles, and couples. Meanwhile, there’s a significant population of seniors as well. Locals who live here generally want to be in the midst of the action, enjoying the walkability this tiny neighbourhood offers.

Perfect for: Singles, young families and seniors.

Not-so-perfect for: Families with older kids, who prefer spacious homes.

Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage

Ian Tan Art Gallery

South Granville isn’t your only option if you love this part of Vancouver. So if you don’t find what you’re looking for, seriously take a look at the surrounding neighbourhoods. They have a lot to offer.