Series synopsis
For Rent is a Canadian reality television series that premiered on HGTV on December 29, 2008. It stars Jodi Gilmour.
This series features real estate expert Jodi Gilmour showing renters how get the most for their money, as she helps them navigate the market with tips including how to negotiate a lease and what to look for and avoid in a property. And once an appropriate apartment or home is found, Gilmour and her crew perform a room makeover, optimizing even the trickiest of layouts.
Premise
This series features real estate expert Jodi Gilmour showing renters how get the most for their money, as she helps them navigate the market with tips including how to negotiate a lease and what to look for and avoid in a property. And once an appropriate apartment or home is found, Gilmour and her crew perform a room makeover, optimizing even the trickiest of layouts.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jodi Gilmour as Host
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 26 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | December 29, 2008 | May 24, 2009 |
| Season 2 | 13 | September 6, 2009 | December 14, 2009 |
| Season 3 | 0 | ||
| Season 4 | 0 | ||
| Season 5 | 0 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Single Schooteacher's First Apartment Desperate to leave his parents' suburban home and grueling commute behind, single schoolteacher Scott wants to find his first-ever, one-bedroom bachelor pad in a trendy downtown neighborhood. But after six months on the rental market, he's beginning to lose hope. Rental expert Jodi Gilmour promises to help him find the perfect place, but warns he'll have to act fast. |
December 29, 2008 |
| 2 |
A Search for an Apartment Prompted by Cramped Quarters For the past six months, Amy and Justin have been trolling the Internet for a place of their own. As recent graduates, they are desperate to redefine themselves as young professionals, but their crowded quarters and three other roommates are seriously cramping their style. Rental expert Jodi Gilmour promises to help while suggesting they may need to make some compromises. |
January 5, 2009 |
| 3 |
A Single Man Searches for Peace and Quiet in the City After nine years in the same high-rise, Chris is ready to move on. The noise has been getting to him, but finding a two-bedroom rental condo in a trendy neighborhood is harder than he remembers. He's been searching for two years and hasn't found anything yet, so rental expert Jodi Gilmour enters the scene to help him find a new home that's both peaceful and affordable. |
January 12, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hunting for a Fabulous, Fashion-Forward Apartment With a rising career in the fashion and cosmetics industry, Brooke is looking for a fabulous dream apartment to match her lifestyle. She's compiled a long list of requirements? But without an increase in budget, can she really expect to get that much more for her money? |
September 6, 2009 |
| 2 |
Opposites Attract, and Compromise After five years of long-distance dating, Elliot and Megan are finally in the same city. Although they want to move in together, they don't necessarily agree on what they want in a home. Jodi promises to find them a place that suits both of them? but how much will they each have to compromise? |
September 13, 2009 |
| 3 |
An Upscale Loft with Tons of Character Until they find a bright and trendy urban space to call home, Sarah and Jason are crashing on a friend's futon. The couple are hoping to find a centrally located loft loaded with character and amenities? But are they prepared for the hefty price tag that comes with it? |
September 20, 2009 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HGTV |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 29, 2008 |
| Last aired | December 14, 2009 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | upcoming |