Renting in Barrhead in 2026

Barrhead is a town of 4,320 residents as of the 2021 Census, sitting in north-central Alberta about 120 kilometres northwest of Edmonton.

The major industries that support Barrhead's economy are oil and gas, forestry, and agriculture, with dairy, sheep, livestock, wheat, and fruit crops all represented in the surrounding County of Barrhead No. 11. Rentals lean single-family homes and small multi-unit buildings, with a mix of long-term local tenancies, resource-sector workforce housing, and agricultural workers. Thunder Lake Provincial Park is a nearby summer recreation draw.

The local economy runs on the following:

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  Oil and gas services
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  Forestry industry
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  Regional agriculture (dairy, sheep, livestock, wheat, fruit)
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  Local retail, hospitality, and services
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  Regional healthcare (Barrhead Continuing Care Centre)

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  Barrhead Centennial Museum
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  Blue Heron Park
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  Thunder Lake Provincial Park (nearby)

Every rental in Barrhead is governed by the Alberta Residential Tenancies Act. Key rules that apply regardless of town size:

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  No provincial rent control.Landlords can raise rent at renewal with three months' written notice and a 12-month gap.
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  Security deposits capped at one month's rent.Held in an interest-bearing trust account under section 45.
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  Landlord entry requires 24 hours' written notice.For repairs, showings, or inspections.
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  Disputes go to RTDRS.Alberta's fast-track alternative to court. $75 filing fee.
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  Written move-in inspection is legally required.Without one, a landlord cannot lawfully deduct for damage.

Deep guides for each of these topics are in the SQRFT guide library.

• Statistics Canada 2021 Census Profile
• Pembina Hills School Division
• Living Waters Catholic Regional Division
• Alberta RTDRS