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Welcome to the second article on the Vancouver Bound series. By now you have an idea of the who (studios) and the what (city) of Vancouver. So you must be asking yourself, where should I live? and how far away are the studios from the locations? Don't you worry, this article is focusing on giving you this information. Downtown Vancouver is pretty small, and a very walk friendly city. If you want to live a bit farther away from downtown to have cheaper rent, you can always use public transportation. The skytrain and the buses are very easy to take and commute into the city without having to drive and deal with parking. Most of the studios are in certain pocket neighborhoods, so whether you decide to live walking distance, use public transit, or drive and park to work, its really up to you. A few websites that are helpful in apt searches:

• http://www.airbnb.com/
• http://stayinglevel.com/
• http://www.padmapper.com/
• http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/
• http://upscaledigs.com/

Here are some of the neighborhoods, along with what studios are in the area and a few "good" and "bad" for each one.

Yaletown

Vancouver’s trendy and upscale renovated warehouse district. This fresh urban neighborhood is just an easy walk from the center of downtown Vancouver or a quick ferry ride from Granville Island. Yaletown’s converted heritage buildings are home to some of city’s top fashion and design shops, as well as cutting edge restaurants and bars. Old loading docks act as giant sidewalks and create a unique setting for wandering, shopping, or lounging at one of the many outdoor patios.

• Studios in this area: Artifex, Entity VFX, MPC, Rhythm & Hues, Sony Pictures Imageworks
• The good: close to all the cool hot spots, you will always have great views of the city from your place, quick access to the nightlife in the downtown core.
• The bad - very expensive and smaller units. Since it's also close to all the bars and restaurants, it can be a bit loud at nights and on the weekends.
• To rent: Bachelor Suite/1-Bedroom, $1,200-$2,500+. 2-Bedroom $2,000-$3,000+. Larger than 2-Bedroom, $2,800-$4,000+.

Gastown

Vancouver's oldest neighborhood, is the epicentre of the urban revolution.It is one of Vancouver's most hip and distinctive shopping and lifestyle neighborhoods with over 180 shops, restaurants, bars, cafes and clubs.  Gastown is the hub of creative talent,  independent businesses, award winning bars and restaurants and fashion forward boutiques.

• Studios in this area: Zoic Studios, Faction Creative, LOOK Effects, Anthem VFX, Pixar Canada, Goldtooth Creative, Scanline, ILM (coming soon)
• The good - lots of character and places to eat and shop during lunchtime
• The bad - it's very close to East Hastings, one of the worst places in the city where you find all the drug addicts & homeless. As long as you stay on water street, you will be fine.
• To rent: Bachelor Suite/1-Bedroom, $1,100-$2,400+. 2-Bedroom $1,900-$2,900+. Larger than 2-Bedroom, $2,700-$3,900+.

Coal Harbour

Home to Vancouver's newest waterfront community. Cool blue waters full of yachts and seaplanes, green grass and evergreen trees in Stanley Park to the white capped mountains reaching to the blue skies create the million dollar views of this most prestigious downtown neighborhood.  Defined as west of Burrard and north of West Georgia Street, Coal Harbour is walking distance to all the shopping on Robson Street, the city business district, Stanley Park and its own new community centre.

• Studios in this area: Prime Focus
• The good - close to shopping & a short walk to the convention center and Gastown. If you live here, you will most likely have great water views from your apt.
• The bad - one of the most expensive neighborhoods to live in, heavy traffic to and from the lions gate bridge. The financial district of the city, mostly serious business peeps and high raises.
• To rent: Bachelor Suite/1-Bedroom, $1,200-$2,500+. 2-Bedroom $1,700-$3,000+. Larger than 2-Bedroom, $2,500-$4,000+.

Fairview/Mount Pleasant

Just south of Downtown Vancouver, Fairview is home to Granville Island, theatres, restaurants and South Granville shopping. Mount Pleasant is home to the hipster SoMa (South Main) district, loads of unique restaurants and bars, and a diverse residential population.

• Studios in the area: Digital Domain, Method Studios, The Embassy, Image engine, Stargate Films.
• The good - lower rent compared to downtown core, lots of new developments and apts, close to public transportation and canada line via cambie st.
• The bad - a longer walking distance to get to and from downtown along the bridges.
• To rent: Bachelor Suite/1-Bedroom, $750-$1,400+. 2-Bedroom $1,000-$2,000+. Larger than 2-Bedroom, $1,250-$2,000+.

Kitsilano

Today’s Kits is a combination of the eco- and hippie-spirit of its past and 21st century gentrification, emblematized in the neighborhood organic markets, multicultural restaurants, and shops like Lululemon, Vancouver’s famous yoga-wear chain, which opened its first store in 1998.

• The good: minutes from downtown or UBC- all within an easy distance of your front door.
• The bad: not an easy walk into downtown, will require public transport. A tad overpriced considering it is not in the downtown core.
• To Rent: Bachelor Suite/1-Bedroom, $900-$2,100+. 2-Bedroom $1,300-$2,600+. Larger than 2-Bedroom, $1,900-$3,100+.

There are plenty of other areas in the city that are also great locations. Other neighborhoods to consider are:

Commercial Drive/East Vancouver

Commercial Drive's Italian roots, complemented by its multi-national diversity, and vibrant art community makes for a treasure trove of shopping finds and experiences – the perfect fusion of community, art, and commerce!

• The good - lots of little shops and music culture, has a broad range of diversity and cheaper places to live. If you are a hipster, this is your place.
• The bad - not walking distance to downtown core, not as trendy or upscale as downtown.
• To rent: Bachelor Suite/1-Bedroom, $800-$1,200+. 2-Bedroom $1,200-$2,000+. Larger than 2-Bedroom, $1,700-$2,500+.

West End

One of Vancouver's most established neighborhoods, this is where you will find English Bay, Stanley Park, Davie Village, Robson Shopping and an enormous variety of restaurants and coffee shops on Denman Street.  Vancouver's richly diverse West End neighborhood epitomizes the city's entire downtown core: It is family-oriented and gay-friendly, ultra-urban and tree-lined traditional, a beach town and a downtown combined.

• The good - close to shopping and cafes
• The bad - hard to get in and out of when driving due to the many one way streets and round-abouts.
• To rent: Bachelor Suite/1-Bedroom, $1,200-$2,500+. 2-Bedroom $1,700-$3,000+. Larger than 2-Bedroom, $2,500-$4,000+.

Richmond

You can see heritage shipyards and working farms. Cycle and picnic along 80 km (50 miles) of flat dyke trails. Taste the best Chinese food outside China, or fresh West Coast seafood. Shop at international malls and quaint boutiques. And stay at 26 brand-name hotels.

• The good - a LOT cheaper than being in downtown, awesome dim sum, you can easily take the skytrain/canada line into downtown
• The bad - 35 minute commute into the city by car, since the heart of richmond is mostly chinese, not everyone speaks english, will more than likely need to have a car to get around.
• To rent: Bachelor Suite/1-Bedroom, $750-$1,400+. 2-Bedroom $1,400-$2,100+. Larger than 2-Bedroom, $2,000-$3,200+.

Burnaby

Burnaby is blessed with a remarkable number of interconnected parks and trails of different sizes and features. Deer Lake Park, Burnaby's hub of arts, culture and heritage, is the crowning jewel of this park system. Burnaby has the largest retail and entertainment complex in BC and outstanding sports and recreation facilities. The Metrotown area, a 15 minute SkyTrain ride from downtown Vancouver, is where you'll find over 500 stores - enough to keep even the most dedicated shopper happy.

• The good - cheaper housing than downtown core, closer to the city than Richmond, well integrated with nearby municipalities. It is easily accessible by car and Translink, the regional transit system, provides bus and Skytrain service to Burnaby.
• The bad - 20 minute commute into the city, a bit of an urban sprawl, will more than likely need to have a car to get around.
• To rent: Bachelor Suite/1-Bedroom, $750-$1,300+. 2-Bedroom $1,400-$2,000+. Larger than 2-Bedroom, $2,000-$3,000+.

North Vancouver

Framed by the monumental North Shore Mountains, North Vancouver offers unprecedented access to nature along with urban comforts. Imagine the thrill of hiking or mountain biking through parks laden with old-growth rainforest. Ski on mountains showcased during the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Most North Vancouver attractions are just a 20-minute drive from downtown Vancouver across the Lions Gate Bridge or the Second Narrows Bridge. The area known as Vancouver's North Shore.

• The good - extremely close to the ski slopes and outdoor activities if you enjoy nature.
• The bad - Since getting in and out of the downtown core is via the Lion's Gate bridge, it could make your commute longer if there is anything blocking the traffic flow of the bridge.
• To rent: Bachelor Suite/1-Bedroom, $800-$1,200+. 2-Bedroom $1,200-$1,800+. Larger than 2-Bedroom, $1,800-$3,500+.

We hope this information can help you decide where to find your new home, if you have any questions feel free to contact us and we can continue to build on this article. :) In the meantime, if all this reading has got you a tad peckish, check out our Siggraph 2011 chowhounds! Keep an eye out for article #3 - how to get to Vancouver.