{"id":28350,"date":"2021-02-23T16:11:41","date_gmt":"2021-02-24T00:11:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/?p=28350"},"modified":"2025-07-11T11:45:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T18:45:08","slug":"best-housing-off-campus-for-university-of-toronto-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/neighbourhoods\/best-housing-off-campus-for-university-of-toronto-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Housing Off-Campus For University Of Toronto Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The University of Toronto, or &#8220;U of T&#8221; for short, has three campuses \u2014 St. George, Mississauga, and Scarborough. Like most universities, there isn\u2019t room on every U of T  campus for all upper-year undergraduate and graduate students, so unless you plan on living in the library, you&#8217;re going to need a place to stay in the city during the course of your studies. We&#8217;re <a aria-label=\"liv.rent (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">liv.rent<\/a>, an all-in-one Canadian rental platform with the solutions you need to make renting in Toronto easier, and we created this guide to help U of T students navigate the rental market and find off-campus housing that works for them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n<style>\n.background-renter-cta-create-alert-toronto {\n  text-align: center;\n  color: #303030;\n  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\n  font-size: 24px;\n}\n\n.cta-block-renter-cta-create-alert-toronto p{\n  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\n  color: #303030; \n  font-weight: 400;\n  text-align: center; \n  font-size: 16px;\n}\n\n.cta-block-renter-cta-create-alert-toronto {\n  background-color: #F5F5F5;\n  border-radius: 16px;\n  padding: 30px;\n  text-align: center;\n  margin: 20px 0px;\n}\n.button-renter-cta-create-alert-toronto {\n  margin-top: 20px;\n  padding: 12px 16px;\n  background: #1D415E;\n  border: 0px solid white;\n  box-shadow: 0px 6px 8px -2px rgba(29, 66, 94, 0.4), 0px 12px 16px rgba(32, 121, 193, 0.15);\n  border-radius: 6px;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  \n  font-family: 'Inter';\n  font-style: normal;\n  font-weight: 600;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  line-height: 16px;\n  text-align: center;\n  color: #FFFFFF;\n\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"background-renter-cta-create-alert-toronto cta-block-renter-cta-create-alert-toronto\">\n<h3><strong>liv.rent &#8211; Renters Can Now Create Alerts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t see what you&#8217;re looking for? Set up an alert and get notified about listings that meet your criteria (location, price, housing type, bedrooms, pet policy, and more).<\/p>\n\n<p><i>Note: If you&#8217;re not a liv.rent user, sign up first. Then apply your filters and click the &#8220;Create Alert&#8221; button on the upper right hand corner to set up your alert.<\/i><\/p>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/toronto?create_alert=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><button id=\"button-renter-cta-create-alert-toronto\" class=\"button-renter-cta-create-alert-toronto\">Create Alert<\/button><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<br><h2 id=\"overview\">U of T off-campus housing overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have decided not to live on campus or were unable to obtain student housing, then you&#8217;ll have to look at off-campus housing. This can be especially challenging for the many second-year students who do not get a spot on campus and need to transition to off-campus housing. Even if you do apply and get offered a spot, that offer can come pretty late. According to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utoronto.ca\/task\/residence-application-dates-and-deadlines\/\" target=\"_blank\">University of Toronto Student Life<\/a>, depending on availability, offers for a spot campus residence might not come until after the school year begins, putting second-year students in a difficult situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, getting your own off-campus place to live is possible, especially using liv.rent. If you need to get an <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/toronto\" target=\"_blank\">apartment in Toronto<\/a> on your own as a student, then here&#8217;s what you need to know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br><h3 style=\"color: #fe5f55\">Types of accommodation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Toronto, you can generally find these kinds of accommodation for rent:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td> <strong>Housing Type<br><\/strong>&#8211; <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Condo (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/toronto?housing_types=HIGHRISE&amp;unit_types=PARTIAL&amp;unit_types=ENTIRE&amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\">Condo<\/a>     <br>&#8211; <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"House (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/toronto?housing_types=HOUSE&amp;unit_types=PARTIAL&amp;unit_types=ENTIRE&amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\">House<\/a><br>&#8211; <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Townhouse (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/toronto?housing_types=TOWNHOUSE&amp;unit_types=PARTIAL&amp;unit_types=ENTIRE&amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\">Townhouse<\/a>     <br>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/toronto?unit_types=SINGLE&amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Room (opens in a new tab)\">Room<\/a>  <\/td><td> <strong>Furniture<\/strong><br>&#8211; <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Unfurnished (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/toronto?page=1&amp;furnished=false\" target=\"_blank\">Unfurnished<\/a><br>&#8211; <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Furnished   (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/toronto?page=1&amp;furnished=true\" target=\"_blank\">Furnished<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td> <strong>Bedrooms <\/strong>   <br>&#8211; <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Studio (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/toronto?page=1&amp;bedroom_count=0\" target=\"_blank\">Studio<\/a><br>&#8211; <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"1 Bed (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/toronto?page=1&amp;bedroom_count=1\" target=\"_blank\">1 Bed<\/a>     <br>&#8211; <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"2 Bed (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/toronto?page=1&amp;bedroom_count=2\" target=\"_blank\">2 Bed<\/a><br>&#8211; <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"3 Bed (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/toronto?page=1&amp;bedroom_count=3\" target=\"_blank\">3 Bed<\/a>     <br>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/toronto?page=1&amp;bedroom_count=4%2B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"4+Bed (opens in a new tab)\">4+Bed<\/a>  <\/td><td> <strong>Pet Policy<\/strong><br>&#8211; <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/toronto?page=1&amp;pet_policy=ALLOWED\" target=\"_blank\">Allowed<\/a><br>&#8211; <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Not allowed (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/toronto?page=1&amp;pet_policy=NOT_ALLOWED\" target=\"_blank\">Not allowed<\/a><br>&#8211; <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Dogs allowed (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/toronto?page=1&amp;pet_policy=DOGS_ALLOWED\" target=\"_blank\">Dogs allowed<\/a><br>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/toronto?page=1&amp;pet_policy=CATS_ALLOWED\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Cats allowed (opens in a new tab)\">Cats allowed<\/a>   <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Many students opt to split a larger rental with <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2020\/02\/roommate-living-keeping-it-real-feat-happy-roommates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"roommates (opens in a new tab)\">roommates<\/a> to cut down on costs as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br><h3 style=\"color: #fe5f55\">Average rent in Toronto<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Toronto is one of the most expensive cities in Canada. According to our latest <a aria-label=\"Rent Report (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/category\/rent-reports\/toronto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rent Report<\/a>, the average cost of rent across the Greater Toronto Area was $2,239 for an unfurnished one-bedroom unit, and $2,209 for a furnished one-bedroom unit as of May 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/RentReport_GTA_2024_May_Blog-2-1024x683.png\" alt=\"average rent for furnished vs unfurnished units in the Greater Toronto Area for the May 2024 liv rent report\" class=\"wp-image-56303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/RentReport_GTA_2024_May_Blog-2-980x653.png 980w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/RentReport_GTA_2024_May_Blog-2-480x320.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 2px solid lightcoral; text-align: center; margin: 30px 0; padding: 20px; color: #BD8D7C;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px;margin: 0;\"><b> <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/category\/rent-reports\/toronto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Check the latest Toronto Rent Report on liv.rent\n<\/b>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, rent differs from neighbourhood to neighbourhood. The difference between a one-bedroom downtown and one in <a aria-label=\"Brampton  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings?cities=Brampton\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brampton<\/a> can be significant. That&#8217;s why liv.rent has broken down Toronto&#8217;s municipalities to provide a more accurate look at rent in each area. See below for average rent prices as of May 2024 \u2013 U of T students should pay particular attention to <a aria-label=\"Downtown Toronto (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/toronto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Downtown Toronto<\/a>, <a aria-label=\"Scarborough (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/scarborough\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scarborough<\/a>, and <a aria-label=\"Mississauga (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/mississauga\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mississauga<\/a> since these areas are where campuses are located.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/RentReport_GTA_2024_May_Blog-7-1024x685.png\" alt=\"average rent for unfurnished one, two and three bedroom units in the Greater Toronto Area - broken down by city\/municipality for the May 2024 liv rent report\" class=\"wp-image-56298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/RentReport_GTA_2024_May_Blog-7-980x655.png 980w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/RentReport_GTA_2024_May_Blog-7-480x321.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<br><h3 style=\"color:#fe5f55\">Transit in Toronto<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting a place as close to campus as possible is important because being a student is hard enough \u2014 tacking on a difficult commute can really wear you down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you&#8217;re looking for a place, be sure to keep public transportation options at the top of your wish list. Here are some transit tips for students looking for <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/toronto\/university-of-toronto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">off-campus housing<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"818\" height=\"652\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/transportation-options-toronto.jpg\" alt=\"Transit options in Toronto for off-campus living at U of T\" class=\"wp-image-31446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/transportation-options-toronto.jpg 818w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/transportation-options-toronto-300x239.jpg 300w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/transportation-options-toronto-768x612.jpg 768w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/transportation-options-toronto-100x80.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 818px) 100vw, 818px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Use liv.rent listings to see how far each unit is from which public transit options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look for apartments along the subway lines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask a landlord what the neighbourhood&#8217;s public transportation options are like<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<br><h3 style=\"color: #fe5f55\">Neighbourhoods for U of T students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the most popular GTA neighbourhoods for students including an estimated commute time to the main St. George campus calculated with Google Maps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/03\/where-to-live-in-toronto\/#Downtown\">Downtown<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 ideal for those looking for student housing in St. George\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/03\/neighbourhood-guide-downtown-toronto\/#annex\">The Annex<\/a><\/strong>  commute: less than 10 minutes (walking)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/03\/neighbourhood-guide-downtown-toronto\/#Yorkville\">Yorkville<\/a><\/strong>  commute: less than 10 minutes (walking)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/03\/neighbourhood-guide-downtown-toronto\/#cabbagetown\">Cabbagetown<\/a><\/strong> commute: 20 minutes by transit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/03\/neighbourhood-guide-downtown-toronto\/#kensington\">Kensington Market\/Chinatown<\/a><\/strong> commute: 15 minutes by transit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/03\/neighbourhood-guide-downtown-toronto\/#financial-district\">Financial District<\/a><\/strong> commute: 10 minutes by transit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/03\/neighbourhood-guide-downtown-toronto\/#Harbourfront\">Harbourfront<\/a><\/strong> commute: 20 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/03\/neighbourhood-guide-downtown-toronto\/#Queen-Street-West\">West Queen West<\/a><\/strong> commute: 30 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/03\/neighbourhood-guide-downtown-toronto\/#Parkdale-Roncesvalles\">Parkdale\/Roncesvalles<\/a><\/strong> commute: 40 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/03\/neighbourhood-guide-downtown-toronto\/#Liberty-Village\">Liberty Village<\/a><\/strong> commute: 40 minutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/03\/where-to-live-in-toronto\/#north-york\">North York<\/a><\/strong>  \u2014 close to Downtown Toronto, commute: 40 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/03\/where-to-live-in-toronto\/#Etobicoke\">Etobicoke<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 close to Downtown Toronto, commute: 1 hour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/03\/where-to-live-in-toronto\/#Scarborough\">Scarborough<\/a><\/strong>  \u2014 ideal for students at Scarborough campus, commute: 1 hour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/03\/where-to-live-in-toronto\/#Mississauga\">Mississauga<\/a><\/strong>  \u2014 ideal for students at Mississauga campus, commute: 45 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/03\/where-to-live-in-toronto\/#Brampton\">Brampton<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 the GTA&#8217;s cheapest neighbourhood, commute: 1 hour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<br><h3 style=\"color: #fe5f55\">Tips for saving on rent in Toronto<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students who need affordable housing in Toronto, <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2022\/04\/may-2022-vancouver-rent-report\/#Most-Expensive-Cities-in-Canada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Canada's second-most expensive city (opens in a new tab)\">Canada&#8217;s second-most expensive city<\/a>, are going to have to be creative. Here are some ways to make living off-campus in Toronto more affordable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Look for smaller units like bachelor suites and studios<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look at renting further from the city centre but still close to rapid transit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2020\/06\/finding-a-roommate-during-covid19\/\" target=\"_blank\">finding a roommate<\/a> (or two) to bring the cost of rent down  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Negotiate the cost of rent with a landlord<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 2px solid lightcoral; text-align: center; margin: 30px 0; padding: 20px; color: #BD8D7C;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px;margin: 0;\"><b>Read more:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/04\/how-to-negotiate-rent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How To Negotiate Rent: 6 Steps That Save Tenants Money\n\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<br><h2 id=\"st-george\">Renting near U of T St. George campus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<br><h3 style=\"color: #fe5f55\">Location<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The U of T main campus is St. George in <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/01\/what-can-1800-in-rent-get-you-in-toronto\/#downtown\" target=\"_blank\">Downtown Toronto<\/a>. This is the biggest and most central campus, where the majority of students do their studies. The official address for the campus is 27 King&#8217;s College Circle, Toronto. It&#8217;s so close to the heart of the city that you can see the iconic CN tower from campus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<br><h3 style=\"color: #fe5f55\">Transportation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;Toronto Transit Commission (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ttc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"TTC (opens in a new tab)\">TTC<\/a>) runs buses, streetcars, and subways that all connect the campus to the entire city: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Four subway stops surround the campus:  Spadina, St. George, Museum, and Queen\u2019s Park. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buses and streetcars go along Bloor Street, Spadina Avenue, Harbord Street, College Street, Queen\u2019s Park Crescent, Wellesley Street, and Bay Street.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<br><h3 style=\"color: #fe5f55\">Apartments for rent near U of T St. George campus <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Those looking for off-campus housing in or near St. George can find a variety of housing types available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Apartments for rent:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/toronto?housing_types=HIGHRISE&amp;unit_types=PARTIAL&amp;unit_types=ENTIRE&amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">U of T St. George<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rooms for rent:<\/strong> <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/toronto?unit_types=SINGLE&amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\">U of T St. George<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Houses for rent:<\/strong> <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/toronto?housing_types=HOUSE&amp;unit_types=PARTIAL&amp;unit_types=ENTIRE&amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\">U of T St. George<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 2px solid lightcoral; text-align: center; margin: 30px 0; padding: 20px; color: #BD8D7C;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px;margin: 0;\"><b>&gt;&gt; Recommended Reading:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2020\/06\/average-rent-near-transit-in-greater-toronto-area-gta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Average Rent Near Transit in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<br><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"scarborough\">Renting near U of T Scarborough    campus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<br><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color: #fe5f55\">Location<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Toronto&#8217;s <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/01\/what-can-1800-in-rent-get-you-in-toronto\/#Scarborough\" target=\"_blank\">Scarborough<\/a> campus, also known as UTSC, is about 22 kilometres east of the St. George campus. Its official address is 1265 Military Trail, Scarborough. Scarborough is still in the City of Toronto, although it&#8217;s a different neighbourhood than Downtown where the St. George campus is. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<br><h3 style=\"color: #fe5f55\">Transportation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The campus is accessible by public transit thanks to buses run by the TTC. For example, the 198 U of T Scarborough Rocket route has a direct connection between campus and Kennedy Station where you can get the subway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color: #fe5f55\"> Apartments for rent near U of T Scarborough campus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Apartments for rent:<\/strong> <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/toronto?housing_types=HIGHRISE&amp;unit_types=PARTIAL&amp;unit_types=ENTIRE&amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\">U of T Scarborough<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rooms for rent:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/toronto?unit_types=SINGLE&amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">U of T Scarborough<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Houses for rent:<\/strong> <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/toronto?housing_types=HOUSE&amp;unit_types=PARTIAL&amp;unit_types=ENTIRE&amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\">U of T Scarborough<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<br><h2 id=\"mississauga\">Renting near U of T Mississauga campus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<br><h3 style=\"color: #fe5f55\">Location<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mississauga campus, also known as UTM, is about 27 kilometres west of the St. George campus. The official address for the campus is 3359 Mississauga Road, Mississauga. Though it&#8217;s still within the Greater Toronto Area, Mississauga is a separate city from Toronto \u2013 although they are right next to each other just a 35 to 45-minute drive apart. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<br><h3 style=\"color: #fe5f55\">Transportation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Public transportation is provided by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mississauga.ca\/miway-transit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">MiWay<\/a> and their bus routes take you around the city and connect to campus. They also link up to the TTC and other neighbouring city transit systems. Plus, shuttle buses run from UTM to the St. George campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 2px solid lightcoral; text-align: center; margin: 30px 0; padding: 20px; color: #BD8D7C;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px;margin: 0;\"><b> Read more:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/01\/what-can-1800-in-rent-get-you-in-toronto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What can $1800 in rent get you in Toronto?\n\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<br><h3 style=\"color: #fe5f55\">Apartments for rent near U of T Mississauga campus  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Apartments for rent:<\/strong> <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings?cities=Mississauga&amp;housing_types=HIGHRISE&amp;unit_types=PARTIAL&amp;unit_types=ENTIRE&amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\">U of T Mississauga<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rooms for rent:<\/strong> <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings?cities=Mississauga&amp;unit_types=SINGLE&amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\">U of T Mississauga<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Houses for rent:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings?cities=Mississauga&amp;housing_types=HOUSE&amp;unit_types=PARTIAL&amp;unit_types=ENTIRE&amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">U of T Mississauga<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 5px solid aliceblue; text-align: center; margin: 20px 0%; padding: 20px\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #3E5B77; margin: 0;\"><strong><a href=\"#toc\">Back To Top<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<br><h2 id=\"off-campus-housing\">Renting tips: how to find &amp; secure off-campus housing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 2px solid lightcoral; text-align: center; margin: 30px 0; padding: 20px; color: #BD8D7C;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px;margin: 0;\"><b> Read more:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/07\/liv-rent-user-guide-for-renters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Ultimate Renter\u2019s Guide To Using liv.rent\n\n\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<br><h3 style=\"color: #fe5ff55\">How to avoid rental scams in Toronto<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2019\/07\/how-to-protect-yourself-from-rental-scams-in-canada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Rental scams (opens in a new tab)\">Rental scams<\/a> are always out there. The best way to protect yourself is by knowing your rights and choosing trusted rental platforms. Here are a few of the most common scams to look out for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Scam&nbsp;#1&nbsp;Rent is too low<\/strong><br>If the rental rate seems shockingly below the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"rental average (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/category\/rent-reports\/toronto\/\" target=\"_blank\">rental average<\/a> for the city, it could be a fake listing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scam #2&nbsp;Urgent&nbsp;cash demand<\/strong><br>Renters don&#8217;t have to pay for anything until a lease is signed. So, if someone&#8217;s pressuring you to send cash now, don&#8217;t do it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scam #3&nbsp;Too&nbsp;much&nbsp;info<\/strong><br>Until you&#8217;re 100% ready to move forward with a lease, you&#8217;re not obligated to share your bank account or SIN number.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scam #4&nbsp;Not enough details<\/strong><br>While some smaller landlords may withhold unit numbers for privacy, you should know the exact address of the unit you&#8217;re looking at. without that info, it could be a scam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><strong>Pro tip: rent from <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"ID-verified landlords (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2019\/10\/verification-process\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>ID-verified landlords<\/strong><\/a><strong> on liv.rent to avoid scams.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 2px solid lightcoral; text-align: center; margin: 30px 0; padding: 20px; color: #BD8D7C;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px;margin: 0;\"><b> Read more:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2019\/07\/how-to-protect-yourself-from-rental-scams-in-canada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to protect yourself from rental scams in Canada\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<br><h3 style=\"color: #fe5f55\">Be smart with your rental search<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tip&nbsp;#1&nbsp;Know your needs<\/strong><br>Make a list of your priorities&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;pricing, location, amenities, lease duration, pet policy, etc. Then, use liv.rent filters to narrow your search.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tip&nbsp;#2&nbsp;Do your research<\/strong><br>Find out the\u202faverage rent\u202fin&nbsp;your target&nbsp;area.&nbsp;It\u2019ll&nbsp;arm you with the necessary info to&nbsp;negotiate terms&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;rates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tip #3 Google the property<\/strong><br>See if there are any complaints online regarding building management, maintenance, noise, neighbourhood, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tip&nbsp;#4&nbsp;Video tours first<\/strong><br>If possible, view\u202fvideo tours\u202ffirst.&nbsp;Then,&nbsp;narrow down your selection and book viewings only  for places you\u2019re seriously considering.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<br><h3 style=\"color: #fe5f55\">Tips to improve your search<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tip&nbsp;#1 Don\u2019t be afraid to check<\/strong><br>Have the landlord&nbsp;to demonstrate that all appliances are working&nbsp;\u2013 run faucets, check thermostats, flush toilets,&nbsp;turn on stoves, etc. Also, check that cellphone reception is adequate&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;verify connectivity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tip&nbsp;#2<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>View in daylight<\/strong><br>Viewing a home in daylight will give you a better sense of the living space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tip&nbsp;#3&nbsp;Prepare&nbsp;questions<\/strong><br>And&nbsp;ask the hard questions (e.g.&nbsp;how much interest&nbsp;have you&nbsp;had for this unit)&nbsp;to uncover info not in the listing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<br><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color: #fe5f55\">Stand out when you apply for your rental<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Completing your <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"liv.rent profile (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/07\/liv-rent-user-guide-for-renters\/#profile\" target=\"_blank\">liv.rent profile<\/a>, or renter&#8217;s resume, is the easiest way to stand out. You can also go the extra mile and pre-submit your application before your viewing if you&#8217;re pretty sure you want to rent the unit.  By introducing yourself&nbsp;upfront,&nbsp;it shows&nbsp;that&nbsp;you\u2019re serious&nbsp;about the unit&nbsp;\u2013 leaving&nbsp;a strong impression on your landlord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><strong>Pro tip: on liv.rent, we use <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Liv Score\u2122 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2019\/10\/liv-score-updated\/\" target=\"_blank\">Trust Score<\/a> to rate renters trustworthiness and credibility \u2014 it&#8217;s free for students to get theirs with their profile!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another way to stand out is by using your renter&#8217;s story in your renter&#8217;s resume to give landlords more information about your credit score. As students may not have strong credit histories yet, use this space to provide more context to a landlord to help them trust you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 2px solid lightcoral; text-align: center; margin: 30px 0; padding: 20px; color: #BD8D7C;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px;margin: 0;\"><b> Read more:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/02\/what-kind-of-credit-score-do-you-need-to-rent-an-apartment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What Kind Of Credit Score Do You Need To Rent An Apartment?\n\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<br><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color: #fe5f55\" id=\"abroad\">How to secure a rental before arriving in Canada <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>International students can rent their off-campus Toronto home from abroad. When you sign up, as part of your profile you can select:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;I don&#8217;t live in Canada.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and, &#8220;I&#8217;m a first-time renter.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These profile options give landlords the full picture of you as a renter. It streamlines the rental process and makes it easy to understand why references or a previous Canadian address may appear to be &#8220;missing&#8221; from your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><strong><em><strong>Watch the video below for a step-by-step guide to finding listings on liv.rent<\/strong><\/em>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"liv.rent Basics - How To Search For Listings\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IDXc-fECwXs?start=185&#038;feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<br><h2 id=\"resources\">U of T off-campus housing resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some resources that can help you navigate off-campus housing at U of T:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Learn how to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2019\/07\/how-to-protect-yourself-from-rental-scams-in-canada\/\" target=\"_blank\">protect yourself from rental scams<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See our top ten <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2020\/12\/top-10-tips-for-renting-in-toronto\/\" target=\"_blank\">tips for renting an apartment in Toronto<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Everything you need to know about the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/01\/ontario-standard-lease-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ontario Standard Lease<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find out what a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2020\/01\/landlord-tenant-information-privacy\/\" target=\"_blank\">landlord is allowed to ask you as a renter<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See what $1800 can get you in <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/01\/what-can-1800-in-rent-get-you-in-toronto\/\" target=\"_blank\">Toronto&#8217;s different neighbourhoods<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn about <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/02\/what-kind-of-credit-score-do-you-need-to-rent-an-apartment\/\">credit sco<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"r (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/02\/what-kind-of-credit-score-do-you-need-to-rent-an-apartment\/\" target=\"_blank\">r<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/02\/what-kind-of-credit-score-do-you-need-to-rent-an-apartment\/\">es and renting apartments<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Everything you need to know about <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/01\/eviction-in-ontario-faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">evictions in Ontario<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/renters.liv.rent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"liv.rent (opens in a new tab)\">liv.rent<\/a> to find your off-campus apartment for U of T \u2014 helping you save time, stay organized, and stay safe. Our trusted rental platform is perfect for students, no matter which campus you&#8217;re studying at.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br><h3 style=\"color: #fe5f55\">Additional off-campus resources for students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>University of Toronto <a href=\"https:\/\/offcampushousing.utoronto.ca\/\">Off-Campus Housing Service<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University of Toronto <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utoronto.ca\/task\/find-a-roommate\/\" target=\"_blank\">Roommate Finder Tool<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University of Toronto <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utoronto.ca\/department\/housing\/\" target=\"_blank\">Student Life &#8211; Housing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University of Toronto <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"University of Toronto - Off-Campus Housing (St. George) (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/370115193161790\/\" target=\"_blank\">Off-Campus Housing (St. George)<\/a> <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Facebook Group (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/370115193161790\/\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook Group<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<br><h2 id=\"faq\">FAQ: U of T off-campus housing<\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h3>Where do U of T students live off campus?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Since U of T is spread out across three campuses, the most popular off-campus housing for U of T students varies depending on which campus they&#8217;re primarily attending. This guide should provide an idea of the most popular neighbourhoods for the St. George, Mississauga, and Scarbourough campuses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can check out rentals in other neighbourhoods near each campuses using liv.rent&#8217;s handy <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"map view for Toronto (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/map?cities=Toronto\" target=\"_blank\">map view for Toronto<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h3>How much does it cost to live in residence at U of T?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>On-campus residence fees vary by campus and what year you&#8217;re in. You can learn more about applying for on-campus housing at each U of T campus <a href=\"https:\/\/future.utoronto.ca\/university-life\/housing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h3>Can U of T students live off-campus?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Yes! Absolutely. This guide should provide a good overview of what students need to know and where to look for off-campus housing near U of T. Before you start your search, it&#8217;s important to be aware of the prevalence of <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2019\/07\/how-to-protect-yourself-from-rental-scams-in-canada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"rental scams (opens in a new tab)\">rental scams<\/a>, and take steps to educate yourself on how to avoid them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One strategy for steering clear of scams is to use a platform that verifies both landlords and listings, like liv.rent. You can read more about our verification processes and how they keep renters safe <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2019\/10\/rental-verification-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Where do U of T students live off campus?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>Since U of T is spread out across three campuses, the most popular off-campus housing for U of T students varies depending on which campus they're primarily attending. 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