Student Housing in Kingston

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The cost of living in Kingston is affordable compared to Toronto (18% lower), and students' monthly expenses range from CA$1,700 to CA$1,900. Expenses usually include rent for Kingston student housing, transportation, shopping, and dining. We introduce it from different angles so you can get a rough budget for your life ahead. The following are the details:

Kingston has a wide variety of transportation options, including buses, taxis, walking, cycling, and trains. Our Kingston student housing for rent is located in the downtown and other popular areas, close to convenient transportation hubs, offering you a variety of travel options. The following is a detailed introduction:

• Kingston Transit bus service
  Kingston Transit bus service is the most cost-effective way for you to travel. You can use the Transit App or Google Maps to check the real-time location of buses, plan routes and view schedules to ensure you travel on time.
  Student discount: Students of Queen's University already have a U-Pass on their student ID cards. You can take all Kingston Transit bus routes for free and unlimited rides.
• Taxis and ride-hailing services
  Kingston offers reliable taxi services, with phone booking or street pickup available. And Uber is widely popular for its transparent pricing and convenient ride-hailing service.
  Reference fees: The fare from Queen's University to the city center is approximately CA$10-15, and the fare to the airport is about CA$30.
• Walk
  Walking is the most common and healthiest way for you to commute, allowing you to fully experience the city's historical charm and the lakeside scenery from our student properties in Kingston. Kingston City Center is highly suitable for walking. It takes only 15 to 20 minutes to walk from the campus to the city center.
• Cycling
  Kingston is a bicycle-friendly city, where you can rent bikes at any time through the DropBikes APP. The campus and the urban area are dotted with flexible, convenient pick-up and drop-off points, making it an ideal choice for exploring the city and for short commutes.
• Train
  VIA Rail provides seamless railway services connecting Kingston with major hubs, making it easy for students to travel between their base and student apartments in Toronto or explore student housing in Montreal. Kingston Station, conveniently located at 1800 John Counter Blvd, serves as a vital transportation link for those commuting across the Ontario-Quebec corridor.
• Student discount: It is recommended to register as a VIA Preference member to accumulate miles and pay close attention to the student-exclusive discounts released on the official website, which can save considerable intercity travel expenses.

Kingston is a famous university town with Queen's University, St. Lawrence College, and more. I would introduce you to the universities to give you a preliminary understanding of them:

• Queen's University

Queen's University is a public research university in Ontario, Canada, and a member of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada. The QS ranking in 2026 is 191. Full-time undergraduate programs account for most of the school's total enrollment, with 16,339 full-time undergraduates. The most popular courses are social sciences and engineering. Queen's University offers several study abroad programs, and it has exchange agreements with more than 85 universities outside Canada, allowing students to apply for international student exchanges.

• St. Lawrence College

St. Lawrence College is a College of Applied Arts and Technology with three campuses in Eastern Ontario, namely Brockville, Cornwall, and Kingston. The college was founded in 1967 and ranks among the top colleges in Ontario. The college offers graduate certificates and four-year degrees. Advanced laboratories, learning spaces, and a modern student life center provide students with outstanding practical support. Its advantageous majors include skilled trades and engineering technology, media arts and design, medical health and nursing science, business management and information technology, etc. The employment rate of graduates from this school has reached 93.2%, well above the provincial average.

Kingston has a strong student atmosphere, and the city is home to three major colleges and universities - Queen's University, the Royal Military College of Canada, and St. Lawrence College. Crossing the main streets of the city centre, you can see plenty of bars, cafes, restaurants, and shops that are perfect for student spending. There are also many student-oriented clubs and activities.

The city is walkable, with a well-developed and convenient public transport system. You can walk about 15 minutes from Queen's University and the Royal Military College to the city centre. Overall, Kingston is a great city for students to travel to.

Kingston has a distinctly European character. You can visit lakeside parks and beaches in the summer. Every week, Fort Henry has a very retro display of 19th-century British military battles. In the fall, this city will turn into a world of bright yellow and fiery red. The city is so charming that you can spend an evening with friends and enjoy a campfire, marshmallows, and hot chocolate on a farm. In winter, you can experience free public skating in front of City Hall and city parks. In Kingston, you can experience a variety of wonderful activities.

Our Kingston student rental properties is strategically located, surrounded by a variety of shops and excellent transport links. This means you can easily reach activity centres and popular restaurants from your apartments. We are committed to helping you quickly adapt to life in a foreign country and ensuring your stay in Kingston is both pleasant and convenient.

Kingston is a diverse city that attracts many tourists each year, including Fort Henry National Historic Site, the Kingston Waterfront, and the Canada's Penitentiary Museum. You can visit them in your spare time from our student housing in Kingston, Ontario. Let's visit these popular destinations:

1. Fort Henry National Historic Site
2. Kingston Waterfront
3. Canada's Penitentiary Museum
4. Martello Alley
5. Wolfe Island III
6. Great Lakes Museum
7. Lake Ontario Park
8. Lemoine Point Conservation Area
9. Kingston City Hall
10. Cathedral of Saint Mary