When you search for townhouse rentals in Edmonton, listings will describe garages in different ways. “Parking included” might mean a surface lot stall. “Garage” could be a detached structure 50 metres from your front door. These differences are not cosmetic — in Edmonton’s winters, the type of garage you get changes your daily life for six months of the year.
Here is what the options actually look like and what you should expect to pay.
Types of Garages in Edmonton Townhouse Rentals
No Garage (Surface Parking or Street)
The most basic option. Your vehicle sits outside year-round. In Edmonton, this means:
- Scraping ice and snow before every morning commute
- Running a block heater overnight ($30-$50/month in electricity during winter)
- Accelerated vehicle wear from UV, hail, and temperature extremes
- No covered storage for bikes, tires, or seasonal items
Common in older townhouse complexes and central Edmonton rentals. Often included in rent, sometimes with an additional $50-$100/month stall fee.
Single Detached Garage
A standalone structure separate from your townhome. Better than nothing, but you still walk outside to reach your car. In a blizzard or at minus 30, that walk matters. Detached garages also tend to be unheated and may not have interior lighting or electrical outlets.
Common in established suburban communities built 10-20 years ago. Usually included in rent or $75-$150/month extra.
Single Attached Garage
Connected directly to your townhome with interior access. This is a significant upgrade — you walk from your house to your car without going outside. One vehicle is protected; the second parks outside.
Common in newer suburban townhomes. Usually included in rent. The main limitation is space: one vehicle only, with minimal room for storage.
Double Attached Garage
The top tier for Edmonton rentals. Two vehicles stay protected and warm. Interior access means no one in the household deals with outdoor parking. Enough extra space for tire storage, bikes, tools, and seasonal items.
Rare in the Edmonton rental market. Almost exclusively found in new build townhome communities. When available, typically included in rent rather than charged as an add-on.
What Garage Type Costs in Monthly Rent
The presence and type of garage is baked into the rent price. Here is a rough guide for 3 bedroom townhouses in Edmonton (2026):
| Garage Type | Typical Monthly Rent | Common In |
|---|---|---|
| No garage / surface lot | $1,500 - $1,800 | Central, older suburbs |
| Single detached | $1,700 - $2,000 | Established suburbs |
| Single attached | $1,800 - $2,200 | Newer suburbs |
| Double attached | $2,100 - $2,500 | Select new builds |
The $300-$500 difference between no garage and a double attached garage is smaller than most renters expect, especially when you factor in what a garage saves you.
The Hidden Savings of an Attached Garage
Block Heater Costs
Without a garage, plugging in two vehicles from November through March costs approximately $50-$80/month in electricity. With a garage, your vehicles stay warm enough to start without a block heater on most days.
Vehicle Wear
Vehicles parked outside year-round in Edmonton depreciate faster. Hail damage, sun-faded paint, cracked windshields from temperature swings, and salt corrosion all accelerate when a vehicle has no shelter.
Storage Costs
A self-storage unit in Edmonton runs $100-$250/month depending on size. A double garage eliminates this cost for most households.
Time
Five minutes scraping windows each morning, multiplied by two vehicles, multiplied by 150+ winter days. That is 25 hours per winter spent standing outside in the cold. With an attached garage, that number is zero.
What to Look for in a Garage Rental
Before signing, confirm these details:
- Interior access? Can you walk from the garage directly into the home?
- Dimensions? Will your vehicles actually fit? Some “double” garages are too narrow for two SUVs.
- Electrical outlets? Block heater plugs and overhead lighting should be standard.
- Included in rent? Some rentals advertise a garage but charge an additional monthly fee.
- Automatic opener? Manual garage doors in winter are an unnecessary hassle.
- Insulated? An insulated garage stays warmer and protects vehicles better.
Cherry Hills: Double Attached Garage Standard
Cherry Hills in The Orchards, Southeast Edmonton, includes a double attached garage with every townhome unit — not as an upgrade, not as an add-on, and not for an extra fee.
- Interior access from garage to home
- Full double width — fits two full-size vehicles comfortably
- Electrical outlets included
- 1,544 sq ft townhome with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bath, den, and balcony
- Starting from $2,125/month
- 1 month free on a 13-month lease
For a deeper look at why the double garage specifically makes a difference, see our guide on townhouses with double garage for rent in Edmonton.
See the Garage and the Home Together
The best way to evaluate a garage is to park in it, walk into the house, and feel the flow. Photos cannot replicate that.
Book a tour at Cherry Hills or call (587) 409-9635 to set up a visit.
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