{"id":8983,"date":"2019-05-13T10:54:04","date_gmt":"2019-05-13T17:54:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/?p=8983"},"modified":"2025-05-21T11:02:43","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T18:02:43","slug":"best-housing-off-campus-for-sfu-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/neighbourhoods\/best-housing-off-campus-for-sfu-students\/","title":{"rendered":"The best off-campus housing at every SFU campus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Metro Vancouver&#8217;s Simon Fraser University, or SFU for short, has four campuses \u2014  Burnaby, Great Northern Way, Surrey, and Vancouver. Which of these campuses you attend will depend on your program or area of study, and this guide will help you find housing no matter where your classes take you. We\u2019re&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/\" target=\"_blank\">liv.rent<\/a>, Canada&#8217;s safest all-in-one rental platform, and we&#8217;ve created this guide for anyone studying at SFU looking for secure off-campus housing \u2014 even if they\u2019re not in Vancouver yet. Use the table of contents below to learn more about the campus you&#8217;ll be attending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br> \n\n<style> \n.background-renter-cta-perfect-home { \n  text-align: center; \n  color: #303030; \n  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; \n  font-size: 24px; \n} \n\n.cta-block-renter-cta-perfect-home 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-perfect-home { \n  background-color: #F5F5F5; \n  border-radius: 16px; \n  padding: 30px; \n  text-align: center; \n  margin: 20px 0px; \n} \n\n.button-renter-cta-perfect-home { \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  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<\/style> \n<div class=\"background-renter-cta-perfect-home cta-block-renter-cta-perfect-home\"> \n<h3><strong>Rent your perfect home with liv.rent<\/strong><\/h3> \n\n<p>Search houses, rooms, condos and apartments for rent. Chat instantly with verified landlords. Apply to multiple listings. Save your chat history &#038; signed documents all on one platform.<\/p> \n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/renters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><button id=\"button-renter-cta-perfect-home\" class=\"button-renter-cta-perfect-home\">Sign Up For Free<\/button><\/a> \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<br><h2 id=\"overview\">SFU off-campus housing overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For students who choose to live <a aria-label=\"off-campus (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sfu.ca\/students\/residences\/housing-options\/off-campus-housing.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">off-campus<\/a>, or weren&#8217;t able to secure housing in residence, there are plenty of options for living near every SFU campus. Finding accommodation in Metro Vancouver isn&#8217;t always easy though, particularly with current competition in the region. With the right tools on your side though,  finding a place to call home for the semester can be easy and safe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<br><h3 style=\"color: #fe5f55\">How to search for off-campus housing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For SFU students looking to begin their search, liv.rent is the ideal way for you to secure off-campus housing. You don&#8217;t have to fill out your profile, just your name and email, to start sending messages to landlords to ask about their units. You only have to complete your profile when you&#8217;re ready to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, we&#8217;ll save your entire chat history for you so you&#8217;ll never miss a message and to help you keep tabs on your lease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>Watch now: How To Search For Listings On liv.rent<\/em><\/strong><\/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\/GrJUOTjFWn4?start=31&#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<br><h3 style=\"color: #fe5f55\">Average rent in Metro Vancouver<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Below, you can find the latest average rent prices for Metro Vancouver. SFU students will want to pay particular attention to Burnaby, Surrey, and Vancouver itself depending on which campus they&#8217;re attending. Having an understanding of the average rental rates in each area is key to ensuring you&#8217;re not paying too much for your new home, while also avoiding units that are priced suspiciously low. You can find the latest numbers in our monthly rent reports <a aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/category\/rent-reports\/vancouver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"722\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/RentReport_Vancouver_2024_May-EN_Blog-9-1024x722.jpg\" alt=\"average rent by listing type for unfurnished listings in Vancouver via the May 2024 liv rent report\" class=\"wp-image-56272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/RentReport_Vancouver_2024_May-EN_Blog-9-980x691.jpg 980w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/RentReport_Vancouver_2024_May-EN_Blog-9-480x339.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<br><h2 id=\"burnaby\"><br>Renting near SFU burnaby campus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"main SFU campus (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sfu.ca\/students\/enrollment\/locations.html\" target=\"_blank\">main SFU campus<\/a> is in Burnaby. Located on Burnaby Mountain, it&#8217;s accessible by car, public transit, or bike for those athletic students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br><h3 style=\"color: #fe5f55\">For rent near SFU Burnaby campus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Apartments for rent: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/burnaby\/sfu\/apartments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>SFU Burnaby<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rooms for rent:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/burnaby\/sfu\/rooms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>SFU Burnaby<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Houses for rent:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/burnaby\/sfu\/houses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>SFU Burnaby<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<br><h3 style=\"color: #fe5f55\">SFU Burnaby campus transit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SFU is a commuter school, which makes living near transit an important factor when looking for off-campus housing. Take advantage of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sfu.ca\/students\/upass.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">U-Pass <\/a>included in your student fees and make note of these four <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Translink bus routes (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.translink.ca\/schedules-and-maps\/bus-schedules\" target=\"_blank\">Translink bus routes<\/a> to the main SFU Burnaby campus:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>R5 SFU-Hastings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>N35 SFU-Downtown<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>143 SFU-Burquitlam Station<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>144 SFU-Metrotown Station<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>145 SFU-Production Way Station<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few of the neighbourhoods closest to SFU&#8217;s Burnaby campus that are convenient for students:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br><h3 style=\"color: #fe5f55\">Burnaby Mountain and Lougheed Town Centre<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The slopes of Burnaby Mountain are the obvious choice for SFU students to move off of campus but live nearby. The area features a wide variety of housing types \u2014 residential towers, low-rise condos and single-family homes that often rent out rooms or basements to students.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lougheed Town Centre is also a great nearby neighbourhood and with its large mall and transit hub, it&#8217;s the perfect option for off-campus housing without being too far from SFU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br><h3 style=\"color: #fe5f55\">Capitol Hill<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Located just down Burnaby Mountain and east of &#8220;The Heights,&#8221; Capitol Hill offers beautiful views, parks and trails, and recreational amenities.&nbsp;This area is home to vibrant multicultural and student communities, great neighbourhoods and schools. You can walk your dog down the off-leash trails at Confederation Park or go for a morning swim at the Eilleen Dailly Leisure Pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br><h3 style=\"color: #fe5f55\">The Heights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An extension of Vancouver&#8217;s vibrant Hastings-Sunrise community, &#8220;The Heights&#8221; (aka Burnaby Heights) in Burnaby lies north of Hastings, between Boundary and Gamma Avenue. Though a little further from the university, it does offer easy access to downtown Vancouver, which is a priority for many university students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, you&#8217;ll find a mix of heritage homes and newer builds side-by-side along beautiful tree-lined streets and incomparable views of the city, mountains and Burrard Inlet. In addition, the business district is home to some of the best Italian delis in town as well as world-class restaurants and gelato.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br><h3 style=\"color: #fe5f55\">Brentwood Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Conveniently served by the SkyTrain&#8217;s Millenium Line, Brentwood has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. This neighbourhood features a wide array of modern condominium options thanks to recent developments around Brentwood Shopping Centre as well as many established, single-family homes. There is a good mix of affordable accommodation ideal for students living alone or sharing with others.&nbsp;Living here you are approximately 30 minutes away from SFU&#8217;s main Burnaby campus and the same, 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver.<\/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=\"great-northern-way\"><br>Renting near SFU Great Northern Way campus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The SFU Great Northern Way campus, called the <a aria-label=\"Centre for Digital Media (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sfu.ca\/students\/calendar\/2020\/fall\/programs\/digital-media\/master-of-digital-media.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Centre for Digital Media<\/a>, is in Vancouver, B.C. A joint venture between SFU, UBC, and ECUAD. Neighbourhoods nearby include Olympic Village, Mount Pleasant, and East Vancouver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br><h3 style=\"color: #fe5f55\">For rent near SFU Great Northern Way campus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Apartments for rent: <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/vancouver\/apartments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SFU Great Northern Way<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rooms for rent: <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/vancouver\/rooms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SFU Great Northern Way<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Houses for rent: <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/vancouver\/houses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SFU Great Northern Way<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<br><h2 id=\"surrey\"><br>Renting near SFU Surrey campus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The SFU Surrey campus in Surrey, B.C. is in Central City right near the Surrey Central transit station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br><h3 style=\"color: #fe5f55\">For rent near SFU Surrey<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Apartments for rent: <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/surrey\/sfu\/apartments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SFU Surrey<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rooms for rent:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/surrey\/sfu\/rooms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SFU Surrey<\/a> <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Houses for rent: <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/surrey\/sfu\/houses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SFU Surrey<\/a> <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<br><h2 id=\"vancouver\"><br>Renting near SFU Vancouver campus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Right in the heart of Downtown Vancouver, the SFU Vancouver campus is located on Hastings Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br><h3 style=\"color: #fe5f55\">For rent near SFU Vancouver<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Apartments for rent:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/vancouver\/apartments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SFU Vancouver<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rooms for rent:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/vancouver\/rooms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SFU Vancouver<\/a><\/strong> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Houses for rent:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/vancouver\/houses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SFU Vancouver<\/a><\/strong> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\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<\/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 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>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<br><h2 id=\"resources\">SFU off-campus housing resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Blogs and resources to help SFU students obtain off-campus housing:<\/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>Everything you need to know about the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2019\/09\/residential-tenancy-agreement-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\">B.C. 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