26 Nov Top 10 Reasons Professionals Rent a 1 Bedroom Apartment at McGill Ridge
If you’re a working professional searching for a 1 bedroom apartment in a convenient Kamloops location, we hope your search ends with choosing McGill Ridge Apartments. Our modern apartment community is one of the city’s newest purpose-built rental developments.
Many professionals choose to rent in our buildings because of our location, modern design, amenities, and neighbourhood conveniences.
1 ) Great Location
Our buildings are steps from TRU and close to Lower Sahali. Whether you walk, bike, or drive, living here puts everything you need within easy reach.
2 ) Newer Buildings
The first phase of McGill Ridge opened in 2019 and our sixth building opened in October 2025 for a total of 384 apartments added to Kamloops’ competitive rental market.
3 ) Apartment Amenities
Whether you rent a 1 bedroom apartment or 1 bedroom plus study, you will benefit from the same great amenities. In fact, no matter what size apartment you rent at McGill Ridge, you’ll enjoy:
- Plank flooring
- Stainless-steel appliances
- In-suite laundry
- Decks for first floor apartments and balconies on upper floors
- Fitness room in your building
- Bike storage
- Personal storage locker
- Latest in security and video surveillance
4 ) Professionally Managed & Well Maintained
McGill Ridge is managed by Cross Developments, who also developed Summit Village Residences. Maintenance and upkeep are priorities, ensuring the grounds, buildings, and suites stay in excellent condition.
5 ) Close to Shopping, Services, Restaurants
McGill Ridge is within a 15-minute walk or a few-minutes drive to Sahali Mall, Summit Shopping Centre, and Columbia Place and is close to many restaurants.
6 ) Easy Access to TRU, Tournament Capital Centre
Whether you work at TRU, are a student, or enjoy watching sporting events, you can walk from our buildings to campus in just a minute or two.
7 ) Perfect for People Who Work at TRU or Lower Sahali
If you work at TRU or in Lower Sahali, McGill Ridge is the perfect place to call home. You can be work quickly by car or walk to your job and get a little exercise.
8 ) Close to Transit
The bus stops directly in front of our development, where you can hop on the 4 Pacific Way, 7 Aberdeen or 9 Gleneagles buses.
9 ) Quiet Atmosphere – Responsible Tenants
Many of our tenants are working professionals who value a rental environment that has responsible, respectful tenants. If you prefer peaceful living where you can unwind, entertain or work from home, you’ll love McGill Ridge.
10 ) Modern Layouts
Like all of our suites, 1 bedroom apartments have been designed to use space efficiently with bright, open plans. Kitchens have ample cupboards, drawers and counter space. Add a couple of stools to the handy kitchen island and you can entertain guests while cooking. Bedrooms have large closets with mirrored sliding doors and you’ll love the convenience of the in-suite washer-dryer.
Rent a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Kamloops Near TRU
If you’d like to rent a 1 bedroom apartment, please complete a Preferred Unit Form to get started. A representative of McGill Ridge Apartments will contact you within a few business days to guide you through the next steps.