Question 1

What are the start and end times for Metro Vancouver student housing?

Accepted Answer

Most student apartments have specific move-in and move-out times, mostly 3-5 days before the start of the school year. Some apartments offer flexible check-in times during the summer, or early check-in for some rooms. Check-out dates are usually May 31, July 31, August 31 of the following year.

Question 2

Can I come to Metro Vancouver and see the apartment before I decide to sign?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we encourage students to see the apartment in person before deciding to sign up, so they can get a more direct feel for the apartment. However, we have to admit that many students want to move in right away when they arrive in the Canada. Also, the closer to the start of the school year, the higher the price and the fewer good apartments there are. Therefore, students should decide when to sign up according to their actual situation.

Question 3

What are the main things I should pay attention to when renting an apartment in Metro Vancouver?

Accepted Answer

Is the room number, key, etc., correct and are all the facilities provided in the apartment available? We recommend you take a photo of the check-in list and submit it to the apartment together with the check-in list so that both parties can keep a copy for their protection.

Question 4

How long is the typical lease term for student housing in Metro Vancouver?

Accepted Answer

The most typical student apartment lease is for 12 months, starting in August or September and ending in July or August of the following year. A few apartments offer semester leases (5 or 6 months), 10-month leases (leases that end at the end of May), or leases that end in July or August (unlimited start dates). Generally, for periods of less than 12 months, the apartment charges an additional monthly fee for short term rentals, ranging from $30-$100 per month.

Question 5

What are the factors to consider before renting an apartment in Metro Vancouver?

Accepted Answer

Before renting an apartment, you should first understand your accommodation needs, including the area you are renting, the distance and time to and from school, the budget cost, and whether you are sharing an apartment.
After deciding on your needs, it is recommended that students spend some time researching the security situation in the area they have chosen. You can visit the relevant local websites to check the safety factor of the area, and if it is an area with a high crime rate, it is best not to choose to live there.
When looking at properties, pay attention to the availability of amenities around the community, such as supermarkets, convenience stores, hospitals, pharmacies, restaurants, banks, etc..
You should also pay attention to what living goods are provided by the landlord, whether they can meet your daily needs, and what additional things you need to buy. If you plan to find a roommate to share a room, you must discuss these issues with your roommate in advance to avoid conflicts in the future.

Question 6

What documents should I bring when checking in for a rental in Metro Vancouver?

Accepted Answer

Please bring your passport, I-20, payment receipts, credit cards, checks, etc. Please note that the apartment does not take cash.

Question 7

When I rent an apartment in Metro Vancouver, can I get out of the lease at any time after signing it?

Accepted Answer

Generally speaking, once a lease is signed, it is effective immediately and cannot be terminated early by either party to the lease.
Under Canada law, if a tenant signs a long-term lease, they are responsible for the rent for the entire term of the lease, and the landlord has the right to require the tenant to pay all the rent even if they move out.

Question 8

What are the different types of apartments for rent in Metro Vancouver?

Accepted Answer

There are fewer student apartments in Metro Vancouver that are rented exclusively to students, there will be some general apartments, most of them will be occupied by white-collar workers and the like, and the people are more mixed. In Metro Vancouver, there are more condo types. Condo is a kind of  condominium. Generally speaking, the living room belongs to you, but the surrounding floor space, belonging to the public, Condo room type to a one-bedroom, two-bedroom, one-bedroom and three-bedroom is more common, the rent is relatively speaking a little expensiv.

Question 9

What does Utility cover when I rent an apartment in Metro Vancouver?

Accepted Answer

Utility is the monthly cost of water, electricity, heating, garbage and wastewater, security, internet and cable, and other miscellaneous expenses. Some landlords will include all of these costs in the rent and require the tenant to pay them together.

Question 10

What are the typical apartment types available for rent in Metro Vancouver?

Accepted Answer

In Metro Vancouver, most students choose a Flat Apartment, followed by a House, a Townhouse and so on. There are usually studios, 1 bed 1bath, 2 bed 2 bath, 3 bed 3 bath, 4 bed 4 bath and so on. There are also room types that belong to shared bedrooms, such as 2 bed 1 bath, 3 bed 2 bath, etc.

Student Housing in Metro Vancouver

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Student Accommodation in Metro Vancouver