Good luck momma! Here in Edmonton they have tons of vacancies and for dirt cheap to! My fiancé and I found a place for 795$ a month with only a 200$ damage deposit and it's a 2 bedroom! So make sure to keep your eye out for good deals :)
Good luck!! What province are you in? Some places I know have a lot more rental vacancies than others....gonna be such a good fresh start for you guys!