Student housing, apartments and rooms for rent in Vancouver

Vancouver is located on the west coast of Canada, in British Columbia. This city is perfect for students since it is possible to enjoy a wide range of possibilities. From a day full of activities and a night with a party to more tranquillity in the nature that is in the city and the surroundings. In fact, from Vancouver, you will be able to easily reach more than 18 natural parks, fjords and mountains.

Surely you are wondering, how much does it cost to live in Vancouver for students? A large part of your monthly budget will be represented by the cost of the rent. For this reason, you should choose your accommodation well, to be able to live in one that meets all the important characteristics for you, that has a good location and an affordable price.

Student apartments for rent in Vancouver

Are you looking for a cheap student apartment in Vancouver? If you follow the steps indicated below, you will surely find the ideal one for you easily and quickly.

• Enter the Erasmus Play search engine
• Set your arrival and departure dates, as well as the monthly budget
• Filter by your preferences and preferred characteristics
• Compare the prices and locations of the available apartments and rooms
• When you find your ideal accommodation, do not wait for someone to rent it first then you, book it as soon as possible 100% online and completely secure.

Student room for rent in Vancouver

This alternative is usually preferred by international students to live during their stay in the Canadian city. It has two main advantages. One of them is the cost of rent, generally less than a complete apartment since the costs of rent and utility bills are divided among all the colleagues who live there. The other advantage is being able to share the experience more closely with other international students, making everyday life more fun.

Most of the rooms are part of shared flats, although they can also belong to residences. In addition, the rooms are usually individual. The cost of rooms in shared flats usually ranges from $500 onwards and can go up to $1960, always depending on the characteristics they have and the location in which they are.

Student housing in Vancouver

In this section, we will tell you which are some of the areas preferred by young people to live during their stay in Vancouver.

Apartments for rent in Downtown Vancouver

Downtown Vancouver is always a good option to live since it is where most of the places of interest most frequented by international students are located. Here are many of the university campuses and there is a good connection with those that are in the surroundings.

Kitsilano Apartments

This residential area has a quieter atmosphere than downtown Vancouver but also has a variety of dining and shopping venues. Kitsilano has some very nice beaches and parks, as well as various cultural attractions. It is very close to both the city center and the University of British Columbia campus.

Room for Rent in Mount Pleasant

The Mount Pleasant area is located east of downtown Vancouver. It is a residential neighbourhood with a wide variety of bars, restaurants, cafes, shops and cultural sites to visit. From Mount Pleasant, downtown can be reached in about 15 minutes by public transportation.

Accommodation near Vancouver universities

The following are some of the Vancouver universities that receive the most international students every year:

University of British Columbia (UBC)

The main campus of this university in Vancouver is located on the western tip of the Point Gray Peninsula, in the UBC district, thanks to its name. It is about 30 minutes away by public transport from the city center. This institution has two other buildings in Vancouver: one in the center of the city and another in Strathcona, to the east of it.

University Canada West (UCW)

This university has two campuses in the city, both in Downtown Vancouver and well connected by public transport. One of the campuses is in West Pender, near the Waterfront train and ferry station. For its part, the Vancouver House Campus is located on the other side of Downtown, in the Downtown South area.

British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)

This institution is part of the University of British Columbia but has separate buildings from it. Its main campus is to the east, in the area called Burnaby, but it also has a few buildings in downtown Vancouver and north of it.

University residence in Vancouver

Most of Vancouver's universities offer their students residences to live. Depending on the university you are going to go to, you will be able to apply to one residence or the other. Some of the institutions have multiple residences, depending on the location of their campuses.

Frequently asked questions about studying in Vancouver

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