Townhomes

Townhome living for renters — how it compares to apartments and where to find the best ones.

A townhome usually means more square footage, its own entrance, and often a small yard or attached garage compared to an apartment at a similar rent — trade-offs that matter most to families, roommates splitting a larger space, or anyone who's outgrown a one-bedroom unit. Several of GSK's communities, particularly in Chappelle and the southwest Edmonton suburbs, offer townhome-style units alongside standard apartments, which is why this hub often overlaps with the Apartments and Neighbourhoods hubs rather than standing entirely apart. The practical differences worth understanding before choosing a townhome over an apartment: who handles yard and exterior maintenance (this varies by landlord and should be confirmed before signing), how parking works (attached garage versus a shared lot), and whether the extra space is worth the typically higher rent for your household size. The guides here walk through those specifics using GSK's own Edmonton-area communities as the reference point.

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