Best off campus housing for Langara College students

Langara College has its main campus in Vancouver's Oakridge neighbourhood at West 49th Avenue, between Cambie Street and Ontario Street, with a second smaller campus in South Cambie. The college has no on-campus housing, so all students need to secure off-campus accommodation. This guide covers the best neighbourhoods for Langara students, how to search and apply for a rental, and how to stay safe during your search.

For current average rent figures by neighbourhood and unit type, see the Vancouver Rent Report.

Types of Accommodation in Vancouver

Common rental types near Langara include individual rooms in shared houses or apartments, studio apartments, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units, basement suites, laneway homes, and townhouses. Shared accommodation is a practical way to reduce costs in Vancouver, where rents are among the highest in Canada. To find rooms in shared spaces, use the "Room" filter under Housing Type on liv.rent and the map view to see what is available near campus.

Getting Around

Langara College is served by its own Canada Line SkyTrain station at Cambie Street and West 49th Avenue, making transit access straightforward from much of Metro Vancouver. The 3 and 49 bus routes also pass directly by campus. The U-Pass, typically included in student fees, provides unlimited access to TransLink's bus and SkyTrain networks. TransLink's Trip Planner is useful for mapping commutes from any neighbourhood you are considering.

Best Neighbourhoods for Langara Students

South Cambie

South Cambie surrounds the main Langara campus and is the most convenient neighbourhood for students who want the shortest possible commute. The area has a mix of older multi-bedroom houses suited to shared living, basement suites, and newer highrise apartment buildings. Queen Elizabeth Park is close by for outdoor activity. Estimated commute to campus: five to 25 minutes depending on location within the neighbourhood.

Oakridge

Directly adjacent to campus, Oakridge is a primarily residential neighbourhood with tree-lined streets and a mix of older character homes, low-rise, and highrise apartment buildings. The Oakridge Centre development on Cambie Street adds shopping and services, and the Oakridge-41st Canada Line station provides an additional transit option. Rents in Oakridge are generally moderate for Vancouver. Estimated commute: five to 15 minutes.

Marpole

On Vancouver's far south end, Marpole stretches from Oakridge's southern boundary to the Fraser River and offers a growing rental market with low- and highrise apartments, townhouses, and larger homes. Granville Street runs through the neighbourhood with plenty of restaurants, shops, and services. The 17 and 49 bus routes connect Marpole to campus reliably. Rents are generally lower than in South Cambie or Oakridge. Estimated commute: ten to 25 minutes.

Sunset

One of Vancouver's most ethnically diverse neighbourhoods, Sunset spans from 41st Avenue to the Fraser River between Knight Street and Ontario Street. Main Street and Fraser Street offer a wide range of dining and shopping, and multiple bus routes provide reliable access to campus. Sunset features a mix of rental property types, from older houses with basement suites to newer apartment buildings. Estimated commute: 15 to 25 minutes.

Richmond

Just across the Fraser River via the Canada Line, Richmond is a large, multicultural city that typically offers lower average rents than Vancouver. Students living near a SkyTrain station in Richmond can reach Langara's campus in as little as 15 minutes door to door, though more remote parts of the city will take longer. Richmond has a wide range of neighbourhoods and housing types, from highrise apartments in the city centre to quieter residential areas closer to the waterfront. Estimated commute: 15 to 40 minutes depending on location.

Standing Out as an Applicant

Complete your liv.rent profile fully before applying. Upload proof of income or employment, verify your identity, and use the Renter Story section to give landlords context about your situation, particularly useful if you are a first-time renter or do not yet have a Canadian credit history. Pre-submitting your application before a viewing signals to the landlord that you are serious about the unit.

Applying as a Group

If you are renting with roommates, one person can apply as the primary applicant and add others as roommates, though most landlords will still want to screen each person individually. Alternatively, all group members can submit individual applications through liv.rent, each generating their own Trust Score for the landlord to review.

Securing a Rental Before Arriving in Canada

Langara students who have not yet arrived in Vancouver or Canada can apply to listings on liv.rent from anywhere in the world. Once your profile is complete, you can indicate that you are a first-time renter and that you are renting from outside Canada, allowing landlords to assess your application accurately without requiring Canadian references.

Avoiding Rental Scams in Vancouver

Rental scams are common in Vancouver's competitive market. Key red flags:

• Rent priced significantly below the neighbourhood average
• Requests for a cash deposit before a lease is signed or a property has been viewed
• Pressure to send money urgently
• Requests for your SIN or banking details before you are ready to sign
• Listings that do not provide a full street address

Renting from ID-verified landlords on liv.rent removes most of this risk. For more on staying safe, see our [guide to rental scams in Canada].

Find Off-Campus Housing Near Langara College

liv.rent lists verified rentals across Vancouver and Richmond. Use the map view and filters to find verified listings near the Langara campus on West 49th Avenue.