Renting in Rimbey in 2026

Rimbey is a town of 2,470 residents as of the 2021 Census, sitting at the junction of Highways 20 and 53 in the Blindman River valley in central Alberta, about 62 kilometres northwest of Red Deer and 145 kilometres southwest of Edmonton.

Rimbey's economy is anchored by regional agriculture (canola, wheat, cattle) and oil and gas services common to central Alberta small towns. The Pas-Ka-Poo Historical Park preserves local heritage and the town serves as a regional service centre for surrounding rural communities. Rentals lean single-family homes and small multi-unit buildings, with long-term local tenancies typical.

The local economy runs on the following:

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  Regional agriculture (canola, wheat, cattle)
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  Oil and gas services
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  Local retail, hospitality, and services
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  Regional healthcare
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  Highway 20 and 53 commercial corridors

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  Blindman River valley
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  Rimbey Historical Museum
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  Pas-Ka-Poo Historical Park

Every rental in Rimbey 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
• Wolf Creek Public Schools
• St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Schools
• Alberta RTDRS