Services for uWaterloo students either living off-campus or thinking about living off-campus.
Off-Campus Housing:
• Manages the online listing and sublet board
• Reviews leases
• Helps with landlord issues
• Provides resources to help you resolve issues
• Will help you find places by giving advice
• Informs you of bylaws and rights
All of these services are 100% FREE to any current uWaterloo student.
04/28/2017
Waterloo Region zone map
Explore your home
Try this interactive map when searching for off-campus housing options in the Kitchener-Waterloo area, or to learn more about a specific neighbourhood zone.
Off-campus across Canada
Canadian Universities and Colleges
Find off-campus housing at different universities and colleges across Canada.
ALBERTA
University of Alberta
University of Calgary
University of Lethbridge
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Looking to find a roommate?
https://uwaterloo.ca/off-campus-housing/students/roommates
Find a roommate
What to consider when choosing a roommate.
Negotiating a roommate agreement may not be your highest priority when starting out in a new place. It is highly recommended that a Roommate Agreement [PDF] be completed after an honest discussion about issues and personal...
Learn more about your rights!
Tenant Rights & FAQs
Not sure what your legal rights are as a tenant?
Find answers below or learn more about leases, sublets, roommates!
Budgeting for September? Here's some estimates:
Cost of living
The costs of living in Waterloo depend on a student’s lifestyle.
The costs listed below are intended as a guideline of prices for accommodation and other living expenses. Students usually spend most of their money during September, when the school term begins (tuition, books/s...
IMPORTANT TIPS HERE:
Important tips
Finding your perfect place
Take your time to look around. Don’t commit to the first place you see.
Download our handy Off-Campus Housing checklist [PDF] for things to consider during your search!
04/20/2017
Landlords! Here's a walk through of how to make a listing on our website -
Do you need some clarification on an issue brought forth by your landlord? Come visit us in the SLC room 0134!
04/18/2017
Looking for resources for Off-Campus Housing? Check out our website!
Welcome
The Department of Off-Campus Housing is a free resource open to all University of Waterloo students.
We're here to help
Students
» Are you a student looking for housing?
Find a place to live through our listing service or learn more about tenant rights, su...
Sometimes, you might find yourself having a gap in between leases. Check out our Short-Term Accommodations page to find out where you can stay on or near campus for cheap!
https://uwaterloo.ca/housing/short-term-accommodations
Short-term Accommodations
Visiting for a weekend or looking a place to stay between terms?
We've put together a list of suggested local options and distances.
For hotels, please ask the facility directly about special UWaterloo pricing (if available).
Local housing
Location&...
04/14/2017
Have a great long weekend UWaterloo!
04/14/2017
Another reason to remember to lock your doors! Be careful, UWaterloo!
Man got into student buildings in Waterloo by opening unlocked doors A 21-year-old Brampton man has been charged with 19 residential break-and-enters after police allege he entered student apartment buildings and checked for unlocked doors.