Renting in Stettler in 2026

Stettler is a town of 5,695 residents as of the 2021 Census, sitting in east-central Alberta about 85 kilometres east of Red Deer on Highway 12. It functions as a regional service centre for surrounding agricultural communities.

The Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions runs steam-locomotive heritage rail tours out of Stettler that draw steady summer tourism traffic. Beyond that, the economy is anchored by regional agriculture (grain, oilseed, cattle across east-central Alberta), oil and gas services, and the Stettler Regional Hospital. Rentals lean toward single-family homes and small multi-unit buildings, with tenancies typically long and relationship-driven in a smaller market.

The local economy runs on the following:

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  Regional agriculture (grain, oilseed, cattle across east-central Alberta)
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  Oil and gas services
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  Local retail, hospitality, and healthcare
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  Stettler Regional Hospital
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  Municipal and regional government

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  Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions (steam locomotive tourism)
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  Stettler Town and Country Museum
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  Downtown historic grain elevator district

Every rental in Stettler 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
• Clearview Public Schools
• East Central Alberta Catholic Separate Schools
• Alberta RTDRS