261 Lester St, Waterloo, N2L 3W6, Canada is a 5B property with a 5 Bed 2 Bath layout. Wilfrid Laurier University sits about a 12-minute walk away, while the University of Waterloo is roughly an 8-minute drive.
Waterloo is also fairly easy to navigate on foot, with the city recording a Walk Score in the low 60s, according to Walk Score, meaning many everyday errands can be handled without a car. Cycling is another practical option for students, with Waterloo scoring around 79 for Bike Score on Walk Score. For safety, Numbeo records a crime index of around 31.5 and a safety index of roughly 68.5 for Waterloo. The city also has a relatively educated population, with more than 45% of residents aged 15 and over holding a bachelor's degree or higher, according to Statistics Canada. These figures give a useful snapshot of daily life here: Waterloo is walkable in parts, well-suited to cycling, and shaped heavily by its student and graduate population.
- This holding fee of Ca$99 prioritises & fast-tracks your application with our partners.
- The Ca$99 holding fee is fully refundable within 6 days of payment. Full refund is applicable whether your booking is finalized with Amber or even if we're unable to find a suitable match for you.
- Last Month's Rent (LMR) is required with the Residential Tenancy Application.
- First Month's Rent (FMR) is required before occupancy upon key collection.
- A $250 key deposit is required.
- Students without a Canadian guarantor are required to pay a refundable furniture deposit equivalent to one month's rent.
Monthly instalments are available.
- Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD) / Automatic Bank Withdrawal.
- Cheque.
- A Canadian guarantor with proof of income equivalent to at least 2× the monthly rent is required.
- Canadian guarantors are preferred over additional deposits.
- Students without a Canadian guarantor are required to pay a refundable furniture deposit equivalent to one month's rent.
- A third-party guarantor service may be available.
- Hydro charges are paid separately from the rent and must be paid monthly.
- Tenant insurance is required before moving in.
