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If you decide to live off-campus, whether you're a first- or senior-year student, we have some resources to help you in your search.
Remember, just because you live off-campus, that doesn't mean that you need to miss out on events. Connect with LOCUS and find events on the Student Events Calendar.
Check out our partnerships for rental listings and helpful tips for you to consider when renting.
Make sure you do your own inquiries for suitability because Laurier does not inspect, other otherwise check the homes or rental properties listed on Places4Students.com.
To help you in your search for off-campus housing, Laurier has partnered with Places4Students.com, an off-campus housing website that specializes in providing students, schools and landlords with a quality rental property listing service.
Browse the property listings:
To help your search, you can:
Another resource for finding off-campus housing is Ezra-Bricker Student Apartments. This resource includes a number of properties close to the Waterloo campus and are owned by Laurier, but managed by Campus Living Centres.
With Ezra-Bricker student apartments, you'll find:
You can also look at listings with the following resources:
Quite often, you are required to sign a 12-month lease, even if you are only going to be in the city for less than this time. However, it is possible to find four- and eight-month lease agreements, especially if you're on an exchange.
Generally, when you rent a room, you have shared access to a kitchen and bathroom, and sometimes to a common area. There may be laundry facilities in the house, which could be coin-operated or could be free for you to use.
If you are unsure of your rights as a tenant, consult the Student Rights Advisory Council (SRAC). You can contact them by emailing studentrights@wlu.ca in Waterloo or lbstudentrights@wlu.ca in Brantford.
When you find a place to live, you typically pay the first and last month's rent to your landlord or property owner. Your monthly rent is paid on the first day of each month.
The cost of rent for off-campus housing can vary from $600 to $1,200 per month. Factors that can affect the price include distance to the university, cleanliness, size, utilities, nearby amenities and if the unit is furnished or unfurnished. A furnished unit will typically be more expensive than an unfurnished unit.
The rent (accommodation fee) is listed as the price per day, week or month. Before you sign anything, make sure you understand the details of your lease or rental agreement.
Living away from home can be overwhelming as you're navigating academic life and managing your own finances.
Dollars and Sense is Laurier’s money management program designed to help decrease your financial stress and increase your financial wellness. Find resources and tools to help you make the financial decisions that are right for you such as:
Contact Us:
Waterloo Campus: Megan Csanits
E:
offcampushousing@wlu.ca
Office Location: Fred Nichols Campus Centre 2-209
Brantford Campus: Tyler Britz
E:
offcampushousing@wlu.ca
Office Location: One Market 207-40