Garden suites and garage suites give renters a self-contained home with its own entrance — often with the feel of a small house rather than a shared apartment hallway.
A garden suite usually sits in the backyard as a separate dwelling. A garage suite typically lives above or alongside a garage structure. Both can offer kitchens, bathrooms, and living space designed for independent living while still belonging to a larger residential property.
These homes appeal to people who want privacy without giving up a residential neighbourhood. You get your own front door, quieter shared spaces than a multi-unit building, and often outdoor access that feels more personal.
When touring a suite, check heating, insulation, storage, parking, and how utilities are billed. Ask about snow clearing, garbage pickup, and who handles outdoor maintenance — those details matter through an Edmonton winter.
Monarch Group designs and builds many of the homes in our rental portfolio, including secondary suites. Explore our property listings filtered by garden or garage suites, or contact us to learn what is available now.