Apartments, Condos and Houses for Rent near UBC, Vancouver, BC

Nestled in the heart of Vancouver, British Columbia, the University of British Columbia (UBC) stands tall as a beacon of academic excellence. With an unwavering commitment to top-tier teaching, groundbreaking research, and fostering innovation, UBC has become a sought-after destination for both domestic and international students seeking exceptional higher education. Boasting a diverse array of undergraduate and graduate programs meticulously designed to meet students’ aspirations, UBC truly caters to the individual’s academic journey.

Metro Vancouver’s rental market is quite competitive and finding apartments for rent near UBC requires research, communication with landlords & property managers, securing references, and signing a lease. All this can add up to a lengthy endeavour if you’re not familiar with the rental process in Canada. To help you get started, here is a list of resources with tips on renting in Canada, and Vancouver specifically. Finding near UBC requires research, communication with landlords & property managers, securing references, and signing a lease. All this can add up to a lengthy endeavour if you’re not familiar with the rental process in Canada. To help you get started, here is a list of resources with tips on renting in Canada.

Finding UBC off-campus housing may be a challenge depending on where you’re looking to rent. To enhance the likelihood of finding apartments for rent, acquaint yourself with various neighborhoods near UBC and their average rental prices. For additional insights, you can explore our blog, which delves into details about the diverse neighborhoods in Canada.

In addition to choosing your location to rent near UBC, it’s important to know what rental types are available (e.g. 1 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom apartments, 3 bedroom apartments, studio apartments) and the average rent for each property type. Refer below to figure out your options for renting near UBC - ranging from furnished rentals and unfurnished rentals to long term rentals and short term rentals.

There are many rental property types you can choose from near UBC.

In addition to choosing your property type, there are also specific rental types you can look into.

When you’re searching for apartments for rent near UBC, make sure to look at what amenities are offered. For instance, check to see if the rental includes utilities like air conditioning, cable and internet or features such as a dishwasher, parking, balcony and fridge.

Tip: When looking at listings on liv.rent, scroll down to the "Amenities" section to see what utilities and features are included with the rental.

Many students often find themselves at a crossroads when it comes to deciding on their university and where they should live.

Some students pick a university based on the city. If you’re not sure that Vancouver is the right city for you, check out some of these resources comparing the different cities.

Another choice to make is deciding between living in residence or off-campus. For those of you who are still deciding, check out some of these resources.

There are many neighbourhoods near UBC that you can consider if you’re looking to live off campus. For more information, you can check the blog to learn about the different neighbourhoods near UBC.

Search for condos, townhouses, rooms, and houses for rent near UBC on liv.rent. Finding apartments for rent near you has never been easier. Filter your search by price range (great for finding cheap apartments for rent), unfurnished or furnished apartments for rent, pet-friendly rentals, availability, and housing type. Options range from studio apartments and suites for rent to 1 or 2 bedroom apartments and 3+ bedrooms for rent.

Our UBC rental listings are updated in real-time and are current as of May 14, 2025.

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