Oliver, Edmonton Rentals

This part of the city does not require driving since several other modes of transportation are at the disposal of home buyers. Active house buyers will appreciate the very pedestrian-friendly character of Oliver; all day-to-day errands can be run without needing to resort to a vehicle, and plenty of businesses are reasonably nearby. Cycling is common in Oliver because the bicycling network is comprehensive, and there are a limited number of elevation changes to challenge cyclists. Thanks to Government Station with access to the Metro Line and Capital Line, and a few nearby bus lines, Oliver has a reasonably good public transit infrastructure. In contrast, driving is a sometimes poor means of transportation in this area since most real estate listings are a very long drive from the nearest highway, and it is difficult to come across a place to park.

Parents and their children will find that wherever their home is located in this area, schools and daycares are close by. Concerning food, a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a short walk away in Oliver. Moreover, there is typically a restaurant or cafe just around the corner.

Oliver is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this area. The noise levels in Oliver are quite low, as the streets are generally reasonably tranquil. Parks are very well-located and there are a few of them close by for residents to unwind in, making it very easy to reach them. Lastly, overall, finding things to do in this area is easy. Even though the nightlife is limited, the streets are usually busy with people.

In Oliver, about 60% of dwellings are large apartment buildings, whereas the rest are mainly small apartment buildings. Around 45% of properties in this part of Edmonton were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while most of the remaining buildings were built in the 1980s and the 2000s. This area is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes. Around 70% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home and owners make up the remainder.