Should I rent in Beaumont or in Edmonton?

The trade-off is space and price versus commute time. Beaumont typically offers more square footage per dollar than Edmonton on comparable units, plus a smaller-town feel. The commute is the honest cost. If you drive to Edmonton five days a week, add fuel and parking. Hybrid or fully remote workers get the most out of Beaumont's value.

Alberta has no rent control. What does that mean?

Landlords can raise rent by any amount at renewal with three months' written notice, and only once every twelve months on the same tenant. Beaumont's market is dominated by smaller owner-landlords who tend to prioritize long-term tenants over headline rent, so year-over-year increases are usually modest.

How does a security deposit work in Alberta?

Deposits are capped at one month's rent. The landlord must hold your deposit in an interest-bearing trust account and pay interest at the government-set rate. Written move-in and move-out inspections are legally required. Skip the written inspection and you make it very hard for the landlord to lawfully deduct for damage.

How do I dispute my landlord at RTDRS?

The Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service is Alberta's fast-track alternative to court. Filing fee is $75, decisions in weeks rather than months. Bring your lease, all correspondence, inspection reports, and photos. Decisions are binding and enforceable through the Court of King's Bench.

Can my landlord enter without notice?

Not for routine reasons. Alberta's Residential Tenancies Act requires 24 hours' written notice for reasonable purposes (repairs, showings, inspections). Emergencies are the only exception. Repeated no-notice entries are grounds for an RTDRS application.

Beaumont, Alberta Canada

Living and Renting in Beaumont in 2026

French Canadian and Belgian heritage community founded 1895, one of the fastest-growing towns in Canada in the 2010s.

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Population (2021)

20,888

Statistics Canada

Drive time

25 minutes south of Edmonton

to Edmonton

Parent metro

Edmonton

satellite

Local boards

2 schools

public + Catholic

FFrancis, SQRFT TeamCanadian Rental Market Analyst Updated July 3, 2026 7 min read

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Beaumont at a glance

Beaumont sits about 25 kilometres south of Edmonton, home to about 20,888 residents as of the 2021 Census. The community was founded in 1895 by French Canadian and Belgian settlers who built the town around St. Vital Church on a small hill visible from most of town. Beaumont retains a distinct francophone heritage still evident in street names, community events, and school programming.

Rentals lean toward single-family homes and townhouses in newer subdivisions, with fewer purpose-built apartment buildings than most Edmonton satellites. The commute to south Edmonton (Whitemud Drive, Windermere) is about 20 to 25 minutes; downtown is 30 to 35 minutes. Beaumont grew rapidly in the 2010s, at one point ranking among the fastest-growing towns in Canada by percentage.

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Who works in Beaumont

Beaumont's local economy runs on the following:

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Edmonton commuters
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Nisku industrial park (adjacent)
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Retail and hospitality

For many Beaumont residents, the daily commute is a hybrid: some work locally, others drive into Edmonton for jobs in office towers, hospitals, or the airport. If you are considering Beaumont, be honest about how many days per week you actually need to be in Edmonton and price the commute accordingly.

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Beaumont schools

Beaumont has 2 school boards serving the community.

Black Gold School Division

Public board

Black Gold

Serves elementary through senior high in Beaumont and surrounding communities.

École à la Découverte (French)

French-language

Découverte

Serves elementary through senior high in Beaumont and surrounding communities.

If schools are part of your rental decision, run your prospective address through each board's school locator before signing a lease. Popular schools in growth zones can close to non-designated students at short notice.

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St. Vital Church and francophone heritage

St. Vital Church, built in 1919, sits on the hill at the heart of Beaumont and is the town's defining landmark. Its wooden spire is visible from most of the older parts of town. Ecole Bilingue de Beaumont and Ecole a la Decouverte serve French-language and French-immersion families. If you rent in Beaumont, you are joining a community that still cares about its francophone founding, and community events (like Beaumont Days) reflect it.

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Beaumont landmarks and lifestyle

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St. Vital Church (historic 1919 wooden church on a hill, town landmark)
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Beaumont Sports and Recreation Centre
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Four Seasons Park

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Renting in Beaumont: Alberta tenancy law essentials

Beaumont sits below Edmonton on most comparable rentals. The 30-percent-of-gross-income rule of thumb works well here for most working households. If you commute to Edmonton for work, factor gas, vehicle wear, and time into your total housing budget.

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