{"id":6684,"date":"2019-03-04T08:00:31","date_gmt":"2019-03-04T16:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/?p=6684"},"modified":"2025-05-21T10:32:00","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T17:32:00","slug":"best-housing-off-campus-for-ubc-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/neighbourhoods\/best-housing-off-campus-for-ubc-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Housing Off-Campus for UBC Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Plenty of students will be looking for off-campus housing near the UBC campus this fall before they buy their textbooks. 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>, Canada&#8217;s safest all-in-one rental platform, and we wanted to help UBC students who were looking for homes near the globally-renowned school&#8217;s Vancouver Campus. In this guide, we&#8217;re coving all the basics of off-campus living in Vancouver including the best places to find apartments and roommates. Here, we&#8217;ll cover the best neighbourhoods for UBC students in terms of convenience, proximity to campus, and available amenities. That way, your commute won&#8217;t cut too much into your study time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n<style>\n.background-renter-cta-create-alert-vancouver {\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-vancouver 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-vancouver {\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-vancouver{\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-vancouver cta-block-renter-cta-create-alert-vancouver\">\n<h3><strong>Don&#8217;t miss your perfect home with customizable alerts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Can&#8217;t find what you&#8217;re looking for? Set up a listing 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\/vancouver?create_alert=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><button id=\"button-renter-cta-create-alert-vancouver\" class=\"button-renter-cta-create-alert-vancouver\">Create Alert<\/button><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<br><h2 id=\"off-campus\">UBC off-campus housing overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<br><h3 style=\"color: #fe5f55\">Types of accommodation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Vancouver, these are the typical types of places that are available to rent:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/vancouver?unit_types=SINGLE&amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\">Individual rooms in units<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/vancouver?page=1&amp;bedroom_count=0\" target=\"_blank\">Studios<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/vancouver?page=1&amp;bedroom_count=1\" target=\"_blank\">One-bedrooms<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/vancouver?page=1&amp;bedroom_count=2\" target=\"_blank\">Two-bedrooms<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/vancouver?page=1&amp;housing_types=HOUSE&amp;unit_types=ENTIRE&amp;unit_types=PARTIAL\" target=\"_blank\">Houses for rent in Vancouver<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also houses, laneway homes, and townhomes for rent with varying numbers of bedrooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students will likely either live on their own or with roommates. The reality for many UBC students in a city like Vancouver is that many of them will end up living in <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"shared accommodations (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/vancouver?unit_types=SINGLE&amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\">shared accommodations<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 style=\"color: #7494ac\">Looking for a place to share<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a room in a shared space that&#8217;s perfect for students, then your first place to check should be <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/vancouver\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">liv.rent&#8217;s listings<\/a>. You can use the convenient map tool to find a place that&#8217;s close to campus, using the search filter &#8220;Room&#8221; under &#8220;Housing Type&#8221; to look at all the available places in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n.myDivDownload {\n  background-color: #FFF2E7;    \n  text-align: center;\n  padding: 10px 5px 10px 5px;\n  font-size: 18px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"myDivDownload\">\n<p><strong>FREE Roommate Agreement Template: <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2020-06-08_Roommate-Agreement_Final_Interactive.pdf.zip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 style=\"color: #7494ac\">Looking for a roommate <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Off-campus students at UBC looking for roommates can post their available rooms for rent on liv.rent <a aria-label=\"advertise for free (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/landlords.liv.rent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">for free<\/a>. Plus, the 100% digital platform means that you can connect with a roommate safely and easily, entirely online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another great place to look for roommates is on liv.rent&#8217;s <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Vancouver Facebook Group (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/livrentlistings\/\" target=\"_blank\">Vancouver Facebook Group<\/a>. Here, you can connect with other UBC students seeking off-campus housing within a safe, moderated group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br><h3 style=\"color: #fe5f55\">Average rent in Vancouver<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the average rental prices for Vancouver&#8217;s different neighbourhoods as of May 2024. For the latest numbers as well as more statistics and figures for different Metro Vancouver cities and neighbourhoods, be sure to check out our <a aria-label=\"latest rent report (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/category\/rent-reports\/vancouver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">latest rent report<\/a>.<\/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_Vancouver_2024_May-EN_Blog-12-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"average rent by Vancouver neighbourhood via the May 2024 liv rent report\" class=\"wp-image-56269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/RentReport_Vancouver_2024_May-EN_Blog-12-980x655.jpg 980w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/RentReport_Vancouver_2024_May-EN_Blog-12-480x321.jpg 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>Read more:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/category\/rent-reports\/vancouver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Latest rental averages in Vancouver, B.C.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<br><h3 style=\"color: #fe5f55\">Vancouver transit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to off-campus housing, living close to transit options is extremely important. The <a href=\"https:\/\/upassbc.translink.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">U-Pass<\/a>, Translink&#8217;s monthly student transit pass, is typically included in your student fees and provides access to the bus and train networks. Planning your commute to class from off-campus housing is easy with <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Translink's Trip Planner (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.translink.ca\/trip-planner\" target=\"_blank\">Translink&#8217;s Trip Planner<\/a>, as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Vancouver UBC campus is served by <a href=\"https:\/\/students.ubc.ca\/sites\/students.ubc.ca\/files\/Buses_from_UBC_Exchange.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">16 bus routes<\/a> with connections to destinations all over Metro Vancouver.<\/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\/2020\/05\/average-rent-near-transit-in-greater-vancouver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Average Rent Near Transit in Metro Vancouver<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<br><h3 style=\"color: #fe5f55\">Neighbourhoods to consider<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s ultimately up to you if you want to live as close to campus as possible or sign on for a longer commute for potential rent savings. Here are a few neighbourhoods that are the most popular with students because they&#8217;re nearby to campus or have particularly easy access to transit options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Wesbrook Village<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Point Grey<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dunbar\/Southlands<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>South Cambie\/Marine Hub<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kitsilano<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Olympic Village<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunset<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, anywhere that&#8217;s close to Broadway between Commercial Drive and UBC campus is a good bet because you can access the 99-B line express bus which will take you directly to campus.<br><br>Jump ahead to the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"#neighbourhoods\" target=\"_blank\">best neighbourhoods for renting near UBC<\/a> section to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br><h3 style=\"color: #fe5f55\">Tips for saving on rent in Vancouver<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The &#8220;student budget&#8221; is real, and when you&#8217;re living in <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2022\/04\/april-2022-metro-vancouver-rent-report\/#Most-Expensive-Cities-in-Canada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Canada's most expensive city for renters (opens in a new tab)\">Canada&#8217;s most expensive city for renters<\/a> then it&#8217;s doubly hard to save money. In addition to living with roommates, here are some tips and resources to help you save money on rent:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Tip: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"negotiate your rent (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/04\/how-to-negotiate-rent\/\" target=\"_blank\">negotiate your rent<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tip: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"look for places with rental incentives (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/02\/rental-incentives-for-renters-in-vancouver-and-toronto\/\" target=\"_blank\">look for places with rental incentives<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"8 Tips To Save On Rent In Vancouver (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2018\/09\/8-tips-to-save-on-rent\/\" target=\"_blank\">8 Tips To Save On Rent In Vancouver<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/04\/7-smart-ways-to-save-on-rent-in-toronto\/\" target=\"_blank\">Smart ways to save on rent in a big city<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Renter\u2019s Guide To Getting A Bigger Tax Return (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/03\/renters-guide-to-getting-a-bigger-tax-return-with-taxback\/\" target=\"_blank\">Renter\u2019s Guide To Getting A Bigger Tax Return<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color: #fe5f55\">Best student housing options off-campus in Vancouver<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Using liv.rent to search for your off-campus home is perfect for UBC students who can rent safely and securely from <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"verified landlords (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2020\/06\/how-to-become-verified\/\" target=\"_blank\">verified landlords<\/a> and listings, sidestepping any <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"scammers (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2019\/07\/how-to-protect-yourself-from-rental-scams-in-canada\/\" target=\"_blank\">scammers<\/a>. Here&#8217;s where to look for the best student off-campus housing for UBC students in Vancouver:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Off-campus <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/vancouver?unit_types=SINGLE&amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\">rooms for rent in Vancouver<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Off-campus <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"studios for rent in Vancouver (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/vancouver?page=1&amp;bedroom_count=0\" target=\"_blank\">studios for rent in Vancouver<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Off-campus <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"one-bedrooms for rent in Vancouver (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/vancouver?page=1&amp;bedroom_count=1\" target=\"_blank\">one-bedrooms for rent in Vancouver<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Off-campus <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"two-bedrooms for rent in Vancouver (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/vancouver?page=1&amp;bedroom_count=2\" target=\"_blank\">two-bedrooms for rent in Vancouver<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Off-campus <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/vancouver?page=1&amp;housing_types=HOUSE&amp;unit_types=ENTIRE&amp;unit_types=PARTIAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">houses for rent in Vancouver<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<br><h2 id=\"neighbourhoods\">Best neighbourhoods for renters near UBC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<br><h3 style=\"color: #fe5f55\" id=\"wesbrook-village\">Wesbrook Village<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Perched right on the edge of the campus proper and surrounded by forest, Wesbrook Village is a great place for students to live who don&#8217;t want a long commute but also want to live outside of student housing at UBC Vancouver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 style=\"color: #7494ac\">Types of accommodation in Wesbrook Village<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In Wesbrook Village, you&#8217;re mostly going to find apartments for rent, and many of them are new and in good condition. This neighbourhood is just adjacent to the UBC campus, making it an extremely popular destination for student housing in Vancouver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 style=\"color: #7494ac\">Average monthly rent in Wesbrook Village<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>One-bedroom apartment \u2014 $3,200<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two-bedroom apartment \u2014  $4,100<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Three-bedroom apartment \u2014  $4,825<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zumper.com\/rent-research\/vancouver-bc\/university-endowment-lands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Zumper<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 style=\"color: #7494ac\">Transportation in Wesbrook Village<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Estimated commute to campus: 15 to 30 minutes<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Luckily, if you live in Wesbrook Village and have to get to class, you can easily walk, bike, or bus. Translink&#8217;s Route 68 \u2014 UBC Exchange \/ Wesbrook Village bus route connects you to every corner of campus you need to reach in minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 style=\"color: #7494ac\">Wesbrook Village amenities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Wesbrook Village is its own tiny community just off-campus with restaurants, pubs, a grocery store, and plenty of services that are just steps away from many of the surrounding apartment buildings.<\/p>\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<h3 style=\"color: #fe5f55\" id=\"Point-Grey\">West Point Grey<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of the closest neighbourhoods to UBC. A quiet, beautiful area, it&#8217;s loosely defined as lying between the beautiful beaches of Spanish Banks along Northwest Marine Drive and West 16th Avenue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 style=\"color: #7494ac\">Types of accommodation in West Point Grey<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, accommodation is mostly shared in single-family homes. There are also some apartments, basement suites, and a growing number of laneway homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 style=\"color: #7494ac\">Average monthly rent in West Point Grey <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>One-bedroom apartment \u2014 $2,848<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two-bedroom apartment \u2014   $3,994<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Three-bedroom apartment \u2014  $5,256<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/rent-reports\/vancouver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">liv.rent<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 style=\"color: #7494ac\">Transportation in West Point Grey<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Estimated commute to campus: 20 to 40 minutes<\/strong><br>You can easily catch a bus or ride your bike to the UBC campus in Point Grey. Depending on where you are in the neighbourhood, you&#8217;re just a 10-minute bus ride away from UBC, which makes this ideal for those seeking housing near UBC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try taking the 99 B-Line directly to campus or any number of the other <a href=\"https:\/\/students.ubc.ca\/sites\/students.ubc.ca\/files\/Buses_from_UBC_Exchange.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">bus routes<\/a> in the area that take you there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 style=\"color: #7494ac\">West Point Grey amenities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The busy commercial streets nearby include West 10th Avenue, Broadway, and West 4th Avenue and have plenty of the city&#8217;s best restaurants, services, and grocery stores nearby. <\/p>\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<h3 style=\"color: #fe5f55\" id=\"dunbar\">Dunbar-Arbutus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Also adjacent to the UBC Endowment Lands but south of West 16th Avenue, the Dunbar-Arbutus neighbourhoods are another handy option for students seeking off-campus housing near UBC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 style=\"color: #7494ac\">Types of accommodation in  Dunbar-Arbutus<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the accommodation is in single-family homes, laneway houses, and basement suites though there are some apartments along the Dunbar-Arbutus corridor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 style=\"color: #7494ac\">Average monthly rent in Dunbar-Arbutus<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>One-bedroom apartment \u2014  $2,529<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two-bedroom apartment \u2014  $3,203<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Three-bedroom apartment \u2014  <em>No Data<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/rent-reports\/vancouver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">liv.rent<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color: #7494ac\">Transportation in Dunbar\/Southlands<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Estimated commute to campus:<\/strong> <strong>30 to 45 minutes<\/strong><br>You&#8217;ll want to take your bike or the bus to campus if you&#8217;re living in the Dunbar\/Southlands area. The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.transitdb.ca\/route\/049\/W\/49_UBC\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">49 UBC line<\/a> is one of the most popular bus routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 style=\"color: #7494ac\">Dunbar\/Southlands amenities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Dunbar Village area has all amenities students need, but you&#8217;re also just a quick bus trip away from all the best Westbrook Village has to offer on campus as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 style=\"color: #7494ac\">Dunbar\/Southlands apartments for rent<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ubc_off_campus_housing_options_2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"UBC off campus housing options\" class=\"wp-image-31623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ubc_off_campus_housing_options_2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ubc_off_campus_housing_options_2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ubc_off_campus_housing_options_2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ubc_off_campus_housing_options_2-501x375.jpg 501w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ubc_off_campus_housing_options_2.jpg 1047w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/detail\/house\/vancouver\/30004\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Two-bedrooms for rent in Dunbar (opens in a new tab)\">Two-bedrooms for rent in Dunbar<\/a><\/h4>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<br><h3 style=\"color: #fe5f55\" id=\"cambie\">South Cambie\/Marine Hub<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In recent years, the area at the foot of Cambie has transformed into a vibrant new community known as <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2019\/04\/neighbourhood-guide-marine-and-cambie-hub\/\" target=\"_blank\">Marine Hub<\/a>.&nbsp;This neighbourhood has emerged as a popular place for UBC off-campus housing since it&#8217;s relatively affordable with plenty to do and great transit options to campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 style=\"color: #7494ac\">Types of accommodation in South Cambie\/Marine Hub<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a good mix of newly built condos, older apartment buildings, and single-family dwellings in this neighbourhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 style=\"Color: #7494ac\">Average monthly rent in South Cambie\/Marine Hub <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>One-bedroom apartment \u2014 $2,025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two-bedroom apartment \u2014 $3,800<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Three-bedroom apartment \u2014  $6,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zumper.com\/rent-research\/vancouver-bc\/cambie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Zumper<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color: #7494ac\">Transportation in South Cambie\/Marine Hub<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Estimated commute to campus:<\/strong> <strong>1 hour<\/strong><br>This area is easy to access by public transit from anywhere in Vancouver. Students can access UBC along the West 49th Avenue bus route. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"Color: #7494ac\">South Cambie\/Marine Hub amenities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Centrally located between Vancouver and Richmond, this spot boasts restaurants, a T&amp;T supermarket, Steve Nash Fitness Club and instant access to the Canada line that can take you Downtown or to the Airport in 15 minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color: #7494ac\">South Cambie\/Marine Hub apartments for rent<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/W1_Vancouver_Apartment_For_Rent-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A student friendly two-bedroom for rent at Marine.\" class=\"wp-image-29549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/W1_Vancouver_Apartment_For_Rent-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/W1_Vancouver_Apartment_For_Rent-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/W1_Vancouver_Apartment_For_Rent-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/W1_Vancouver_Apartment_For_Rent-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/W1_Vancouver_Apartment_For_Rent-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/W1_Vancouver_Apartment_For_Rent-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/W1_Vancouver_Apartment_For_Rent-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/W1_Vancouver_Apartment_For_Rent-440x294.jpg 440w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/W1_Vancouver_Apartment_For_Rent-570x380.jpg 570w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/W1_Vancouver_Apartment_For_Rent-170x113.jpg 170w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/W1_Vancouver_Apartment_For_Rent.jpg 1150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/building\/6509\/w1-north-tower-8080-nunavut-lane-vancouver-bc\" target=\"_blank\">Three-bedroom for rent at the Marine Hub<\/a><\/h4>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The new <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"W1 towers at the Marine Hub (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/building\/6509\/w1-north-tower-8080-nunavut-lane-vancouver-bc\" target=\"_blank\">W1 towers at the Marine Hub<\/a> are a perfect fit for students with furnished or unfurnished options for <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"two-bedroom (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/building\/6509\/w1-north-tower-8080-nunavut-lane-vancouver-bc\" target=\"_blank\">two-bedroom<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/building\/6509\/w1-north-tower-8080-nunavut-lane-vancouver-bc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"three-bedroom (opens in a new tab)\">three-bedroom<\/a> places. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" class=\"popup-trigger\"><\/span><\/p>\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<h3 style=\"color: #fe5f55\" id=\"kits\">Kitsilano<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kitsilano, also known as &#8220;Kits,&#8221; is the preferred neighbourhood for many students who love to be between UBC and Downtown while just minutes away from Kits Beach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 style=\"color: #7494ac\">Types of accommodation in Kitsilano <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There are all kinds of possible accommodations in Kits from entire or partial houses to apartments and basement suites. Kitsilano student housing is ideal for renters since there&#8217;s such a wide variety of rental types, all with convenient access to the UBC campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 style=\"color: #7494ac\">Average monthly rent in Kitsilano <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>One-bedroom apartment \u2014  $2,676<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two-bedroom apartment \u2014  $3,414<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Three-bedroom apartment \u2014  $4,090<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/rent-reports\/vancouver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">liv.rent<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color: #7494ac\">Transportation in Kitsilano<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Estimated commute to campus:<\/strong> <strong>20 to 40 minutes<\/strong><br>Catch the 99 B-line bus along Broadway for the fastest and most direct route to campus. There are a handful of other bus routes in the area that take you right to the UBC bus loop as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color: #7494ac\">Kitsilano amenities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The neighbourhood is teeming with restaurants, bars, and shopping along West 4th Avenue and Broadway.<\/p>\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=\"tips\">Tips on how to find &amp; secure off-campus rental housing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<br><h3 style=\"color: #fe5f55\">How to avoid rental scams in Vancouver<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, rental scams in Vancouver are out there, but luckily you can protect yourself. Know your <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/housing-tenancy\/residential-tenancies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"rights as a renter (opens in a new tab)\">rights as a renter<\/a> and use a trusted rental platform. Here are some 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 href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/category\/rent-reports\/vancouver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">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 <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2019\/10\/verification-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">ID-verified landlords<\/a> 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>List of your priorities: pricing, location, amenities, lease duration, pet policy, etc. 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;demonstrate that all appliances are working&nbsp;\u2013 run faucets, check thermostats, flush toilets,&nbsp;turn on stoves, etc. Also, check cellphone reception.<\/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<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 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color: #fe5f55\">Stand out when you apply for your rental<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Completing your <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/07\/liv-rent-user-guide-for-renters\/#profile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">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<br><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"abroad\">How to secure a rental before arriving in Canada <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s easy for UBC students who aren&#8217;t yet in Vancouver or even in the country yet to rent an off-campus apartment safely and securely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have filled out your liv.rent profile completely, you can use it to apply to listings on our platform.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In your profile, you can select whether you are a first-time renter and whether or not you&#8217;re renting from outside Canada. That way, a landlord can accurately assess your profile and help you secure a rental without having references in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Watch the video below for a step-by-step guide to finding listings on liv.rent<\/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&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/liv.rent\"  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<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<br><h2 id=\"resources\">Student resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>liv.rent has a ton of resources for students renting in Vancouver. Especially if you&#8217;re an international student, moving to B.C. from out-of-province, or just new in town \u2014 it&#8217;s important to know the ins and outs of renting in B.C. so you protect yourself and get a fair deal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our guides on everything from renting and leases to tenants&#8217; rights and relationships with landlords.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"2020 Guide to BC Tenancy Forms (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2020\/08\/2020-guide-to-bc-tenancy-forms\/\" target=\"_blank\">Guide to BC Tenancy Forms<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"BC Residential Tenancy Agreement Explained (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2019\/09\/residential-tenancy-agreement-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\">BC Residential Tenancy Agreement Explained<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"What Information is a Landlord Allowed to Ask For? (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2020\/01\/landlord-tenant-information-privacy\/\" target=\"_blank\">What Information is a Landlord Allowed to Ask For?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"VIDEO: How To Avoid Rental Scams (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2020\/12\/video-how-to-avoid-rental-scams\/\" target=\"_blank\">VIDEO: How To Avoid Rental Scams<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/02\/landlord-tenant-relationships-finding-the-perfect-match\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"VIDEO: Finding The Perfect Match: Landlord-Tenant Relationships (opens in a new tab)\">VIDEO: Finding The Perfect Match: Landlord-Tenant Relationships<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<br><h2 id=\"faq\">FAQ: UBC 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 students live at UBC?<\/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>While many UBC students opt to live in student housing on campus, off-campus housing near the UBC campus is another excellent option. The various neighbourhoods covered in this post are great places for students to start looking, but there are plenty of other options depending on how far you&#8217;re willing to live from campus.<\/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 you live off campus at UBC?<\/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! With the tips listed here, students should be able to secure housing off-campus well before the start of the semester. One thing students should be aware of though is the increase in rental scams in Vancouver and across Canada. Using a rental platform like liv.rent that manually verifies both landlords and listings is essential to staying safe while renting online.<\/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 do I find an apartment near UBC?<\/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>The majority of UBC off campus housing is listed for rent online, so going digital is the best bet for most students. 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