How to find a place to live in Revelstoke

A practical guide for seasonal workers and anyone moving to Revy: when to look, what it costs, where to look, and how not to get scammed.

By Oscar Irvine, who spent two seasons living in Revy and built Revy Rooms · Updated 16 October 2026

When to start looking

The big wave is autumn. Most seasonal workers land in October and November to get settled before the resort opens, and that's when rooms get snapped up. There's a smaller wave in spring and early summer for the summer season.

If you already have a job, start looking as soon as you know your dates. If you're arriving without a place, book somewhere for your first week or two (a hostel, a short-term rental or a friend's sofa) so you're not deciding in a rush.

What it costs

Most people in Revy rent a room in a shared house. Whole houses, suites and apartments cost more and usually go to groups or couples.

Typical room

$950/mo

most $865 to $1,175

Typical whole place

$2,300/mo

22 listings

Listings this season

36

since 27 September 2026

These figures come from listings on Revy Rooms and update by themselves. See all the rent figures.

Up front, budget for:

• your first month's rent
• a security deposit of up to half a month's rent, plus up to another half if you have a pet
• somewhere to stay while you look

Where to look

• Revy Rooms. Browse places by price, move-in month and what's included, and see how you'd fit with each household. Post a profile so people with a room can message you, and turn on email alerts to hear about new places first.
• Facebook groups like Revy Rentals. They're busy, and they're where scammers go: one group moderator said he'd blocked around 400 suspected scammers from joining.
• Your employer. Ask before you look anywhere else. Revelstoke Mountain Resort has staff accommodation at the base of the mountain, and some other employers house staff too.
• Property managers in town, mostly for whole places and longer leases.
• Word of mouth. Tell people at work, in the pub and on the hill that you're looking. A lot of rooms never get advertised at all.

How I found my places

Which part of town?

Where you live matters more in Revy than you'd think, mostly because of winter and whether you drive.

Places in Farwell, Johnson Heights and out of town are listed under "Other". More on each neighbourhood.

Make yourself easy to say yes to

In the autumn, people with a room get a lot of messages. The ones who find a place fast make it easy to see who they are.

• A clear photo of your face and a few honest lines about you.
• Your dates, your budget and where you'll be working.
• Whether you have a car, a pet, or a lot of gear.
• Take the living-style quiz, so people can see how you'd fit in their house.
• Reply quickly, and be clear about when you can move in.

What to ask before you agree

• What's included in the rent: heat, electricity, internet, laundry?
• How long is it for, and what happens at the end of the season?
• How much is the deposit, and will you get a written agreement?
• Is there parking, and room for skis, bikes or a sled?
• How far is it to work, the shops and the bus?
• Who else lives there, and what are the house rules on guests, noise and parties?
• Is it furnished? If not, what do you need to bring?

Get the key details in writing, even if it's just in a message. Rent, dates, the deposit and what's included are what people most often disagree about later.

Deposits and your rights in BC

Most rentals in BC are covered by the Residential Tenancy Act. Under it:

• A security deposit can be no more than half of the first month's rent.
• A pet damage deposit can be no more than another half month's rent, however many pets you have.
• Landlords can't charge a fee to accept or process your application.
• Once the tenancy ends and the landlord has your forwarding address in writing, they have 15 days to return your deposit or apply to keep some of it. If they don't, they can be ordered to pay you double.

One big exception: if you share a kitchen or bathroom with the owner of the home, the Act doesn't apply. That's common in Revy, so if you're renting a room in the owner's own house, agree the terms in writing. Disputes in that situation go to the Civil Resolution Tribunal or the courts, not the Residential Tenancy Branch.

Renting a room from another tenant rather than from the landlord? Then you're usually an occupant, not a tenant, and you can't use the Residential Tenancy Branch. Disputes between roommates can't go to the Branch either, even if you all signed the same lease. Those go to the Civil Resolution Tribunal or Small Claims Court.

This is general information, not legal advice. For your own situation, check the BC Residential Tenancy Branch or TRAC (links below).

Spotting scams

Revy in the autumn is exactly the kind of busy rental market scammers like. Watch for:

• a "landlord" who's away and can't show you the place
• a deposit or rent wanted before you've seen it
• rent well below similar places, or photos that look like a hotel
• pressure to decide right now

The rule that stops almost every scam: never send money until you've seen the place in person or on a live video call. More on rental scams in Revelstoke.