The average salary in BC was $46,900 in 2014. Based on a 40 hour week with no overtime, that looks like about $22.50 per hour. Its also $3900 per month.
I just looked on Kijiji and there are entire houses available for $1300-1400 per month. So you could earn an average BC wage (far less than the $35 you suggest), and still only have to spend one-third of your income on rent.