Student Housing in Vancouver

Vancouver is located in the southwest of British Columbia, Canada. It is a city with beautiful scenery and pleasant weather. As the third largest city in Canada, Vancouver is famous for its prime geographical location, rich natural resources, and diverse culture.

Regarding the weather, Vancouver has temperate maritime weather with mild winters, cool summers, and more rainfall throughout the year, especially in the winter. This moderate weather is suitable for the students who like to enjoy the outdoor activities. Vancouver is surrounded by mountains, forests, and ocean. It is a good place for skiing, hiking, and water sports.

Vancouver has attracted many international students due to its livability and diversified student body. uhomes.com provides many student housing in Vancouver that is close to prestigious universities, including the University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, and other institutions. The public transportation system has a developed system of sky trains and buses, and it is easy for students to go out by these tranportations.

Moreover, there are many student-friendly neighborhoods in Vancouver close to downtown, and uhomes.com provides many Vancouver student apartments in different places to meet your various needs and budgets.

Finding the best student housing in Vancouver is easy with uhomes.com. We provide a wide range of Vancouver student apartments in a good location, furnished fully, with plenty of amenities, and convenient to the universities and colleges. There are some recommended housing in Vancouver for you to have a look at:

1. Pearson
2. The Windsor
3. 3583 Kingsway
4. 1580 Haro
5. 1270 Nicola
6. Royal Villa
7. Dennison Court
8. 1461 Harwood
9. 855 Jervis
10. The Glenmore

Looking at affordable apartments in Vancouver? You are on the right page. uhomes.com offers many cheap apartments for rent in Vancouver BC, near some universities and with various facilities. Our platform provides cheap apartments in Vancouver BC in different room types for you to choose and save your budget:

1. Willow House
2. 4758 Pender St
3. Granville House
4. Sparbrook House
5. Glen Abbey Dr.
6. 7235 Barnet road
7. Balaclava House
8. Maple House
9. Slocan House
10. Austin Ave

Renting furnished apartments in Vancouver Canada can help you integrate into a new place more easily. uhomes.com provides some furnished Vancouver student apartments with essential amenities like a double-size bed, wardrobe, bathtub/shower, mirror, stainless steel applicances, tablewares, sofa, and more.

• Pearson
• Casa GEC Viva
• Casa GEC King Edward
• Casa Dream Apartments
• Viva
• The Windsor
• Marine Gateway
• Casa APT Living
• Willow House
• Slocan House

Best Neighborhoods to Live in Vancouver Student Apartments

• Downtown Vancouver

Downtown Vancouver is one of the ideal neighborhoods for rooms for rent in Vancouver BC. There are plenty of public transportation networks, and it is convenient for students to go to universities. You can also enjoy a convenient life and find many popular restaurants, cafes, and shopping centers. Downtown Vancouver is also close to English Bay Beach and Stanley Park, and students can go to these places to enjoy the good weather.

• Kitsilano

Kitsilano is another great neighborhood close to the beach and suitable for students who like to have more outdoor activities to live in the apartments for rent in Vancouver Canada. There are many high-end coffee shops and unique boutiques. Kitsilano is close to the University of British Columbia, with convenient transportation, and become one of the popular choices for accommodation in Vancouver.

• West End

West End is famous for its safety and student-friendly. To live in the apartments in Vancouver in this area, one can easily access the well-equipped facilities. During your leisure time, visit the nearby Stanley Park to view the natural scenery and briefly walk. There are different room types of housing in Vancouver, BC, for you to choose from: studio apartments or shared houses in Vancouver.

• Oakridge

Oakridge is among the best neighborhoods with a beautiful, quiet living environment. The Oakridge Centre in this area provides the convenience of shopping and buying the daily necessities. Public transportation is also developed in Oakridge. You can choose to take skytrains and buses to go around Vancouver. Tisdall Park and VanDusen Botanical Garden are also in this area, which you can explore.

• East Vancouver

The rent of accommodation in Vancouver in East Vancouver is much lower than the average rent, and it has become a popular neighborhood for students to live in. There is a wide range of high-end restaurants and a rich art atmosphere. The famous Commercial Drive is in East Vancouver; a good place consisting of community activities and markets. Trout Lake and John Hendry Park are good choices for you to have some outdoor activities in East Vancouver. We also provide some rooms for rent in Vancouver close to these spots. 

The cost of living in Vancouver, BC can be a little higher than the average cost in Canada. Some elements consist of the cost of living in Vancouver each month.

• Housing Costs:

On-campus student accommodation in Vancouver: $1200-$1800 per month, depending on the room types and amenities.

Off-campus student housing in Vancouver BC: $1800-$2500 monthly for 1-bedroom student apartments. While the two-bedroom apartments in Vancouver will cost $3000-$4000 per month.

• Food and Groceries:

You will spend $350-$500 monthly for your food, drink, fruits, vegetables, and daily necessities. If you always dine out, you will pay more than this range. You will spend $20-$35 per meal in the restaurants.

• Transportation Costs:

The transportation costs in Vancouver, including buses and Skytrain, will cost $102.55 for one zone, and the price will differ for various zones. If you own a car, the monthly gas, insurance, and parking costs will exceed $300.

• Other Miscellaneous Costs:

For the miscellaneous costs for the mobile plan, internet fees, medical insurance, and others, you will spend $150-$300 per month.

Overall, the average cost of living in Vancouver is $2500-$4500 per month, depending on your lifestyle and needs.

Vancouver is an important city in Canada, famous for its outstanding education system and renowned universities. uhomes.com offers the Vancouver student apartments near these universities shown below: 

Firstly, the University of British Columbia(UBC) is one of the highest-ranking universities in Canada and has a high reputation from a global perspective. UBC has attracted many international students due to its robust research ability and diversified academic courses in biology, science, engineering, and commerce.

Another is Simon Fraser University(SFU), which has a good social and human science reputation. The campuses of SFU are distributed in downtown, Burnaby, Surrey, and other areas, and our platform provides many student housing in Vancouver that is close to the campus. SFU provide various majors and abundant outdoor activities for students.

Moreover, Vancouver Community College(VCC) offers various vocational training and continuing education courses and helps students succeed in their future careers.

Finally, Emily Carr University of Art and Design focuses on the arts and design education and fosters many talents. The institution offers courses that include visual arts, design, and animations and attracts many students interested in arts.

The transportation network in Vancouver is well-developed, and there are various options for residents and visitors.

• Skytrain: The Skytrain in Vancouver has three main lines: Expo Line、Millennium Line, and Canada Line. It covered the areas of Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, and Surrey. The short intervals between stations make the journey very convenient. You can find your dream accommodation in Vancouver on uhomes.com, which is close to the Skytrain station.

• Buses: TransLink operates the bus line throughout Metro Vancouver and in the areas you cannot reach by Skytrain. The buses operate more frequently, and passengers can transfer quickly. uhomes.com provides student housing in Vancouver, is close to the bus station, and makes it easy for you to commute to universities and workplaces.

• Sea Transportation: The sea transportation in Vancouver includes ferries and water buses that connect downtown to the surrounding islands and coastlines, including West Vancouver and North Vancouver. The Seabus is the water bus that connects the city center to North Vancouver, and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery during that time.

• Bicycle: Vancouver always encourages people to go out by riding bicycles, and there are many dedicated bicycle lanes. Our platform also offers Vancouver student housing with bike storage as a shared community where you can park your bicycle.

• Walking: The downtown Vancouver area is designed to be pedestrian-friendly, and many shops, restaurants, and tourist spots are near your housing in Vancouver within a short walking distance.

• Taxis and shared rides: You can find many taxi services in Vancouver. In addition, Uber and Lyft have become popular in this big city and have given you more options for commuting.

Vancouver is a vibrant city with a diversified culture that attracts many international students to study and live.

Firstly, there are various types of food in Vancouver, from street food to high-end dining options. Granville Island is one of the popular public markets in Vancouver, and you can go there to taste fresh seafood, buy some artificial crafts, and try some local foods. Besides, go to the neighborhoods in Gastown to get coffee in the chic cafe shops. Some popular restaurants you can try are Black + Blue, Cora Breakfast & Lunch, Maruhachi Ra-men, and more. In your leisure time, you can discover the various dining options, bars, and cafes near your accommodation in Vancouver BC.

For students who love the outdoors, Vancouver has some amazing natural scenery waiting for you to have a look. Stanley Park is a large city park suitable for biking and walking. People can enjoy the magnificent views of the sea and forests. Our platform provides many apartments for rent in Vancouver Canada near Stanley Park, which is easy for you to visit. Another worthy spot is Grouse Mountain, the dream place for skiers. Many people go skiing in the winter and enjoy hiking and mountain biking in the summertime.

For entertainment, Vancouver has a rich cultural atmosphere, and you can enjoy various arts and cultural activities. The Vancouver Art Gallery and BC Provincial Museum host regular exhibitions each year. In addition, the Vancouver International Film Festival is a significant event every year, attracting many fans to participate.

In Vancouver, there are many worthwhile spots to discover and give you different experiences and cultures in Canada. uhomes.com provides student housing in Vancouver BC close to these tourist attractions:

• Stanley Park
• Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
• Canada Place
• Vancouver Island
• Granville Island
• Vancouver Art Gallery
• Gastown
• Queen Elizabeth Park
• Grouse Mountain
• Science World
• Vancouver Aquarium