Question 1

What are the features of Winnipeg Student Housing?

Accepted Answer

Student, visiting student, or student's family only: clear and uniform check-in and check-out times; generally 12 months, rarely less than 5 months.

Question 2

Does renting an apartment in Winnipeg have a big impact on my academic life?

Accepted Answer

The environment determines the quality of life. In addition to the proximity to schools and the security of the surrounding area, you should also consider the accessibility of your place of residence:
Whether there is public transportation.
Whether it is convenient to park.
Whether there are supermarkets around.

Question 3

When do I usually start applying for rentals to study in Winnipeg?

Accepted Answer

The time to start looking for an apartment varies from school to school depending on local housing habits, market availability, and individual needs. The start time for new students and current students is also different. For new students, you will usually start looking for an apartment after you have received your acceptance letter or have decided to come to the area, usually in April or May. We recommend that you apply and sign up for an apartment after you have officially received your I20 form. A large number of new students come to the Canada. early and see the apartments in the area before deciding to sign up. Older students, i.e. current students, have a more spread out time to find an apartment. Some schools have older students who usually start signing for apartments in the first semester (fall) for the next academic year, but most older students usually start looking for apartments in the spring semester.

Question 4

I booked an apartment, but it didn't meet my expectations when I arrived. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

Please get in touch with the apartment management office directly, tell them what is not in line with your expectations, and coordinate with the apartment. If there is no room to change the lease and you do not want to break it, the best thing to do is to sublet the apartment to someone else. We strongly discourage moving out of an apartment without communication. In the Canada, once you sign the contract, you will be liable for a high amount of liquidated damages if you do not move in or move out.

Question 5

What are the typical apartment types available for rent in Winnipeg?

Accepted Answer

In Winnipeg, 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.

Question 6

What does Utility cover when I rent an apartment in Winnipeg?

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 7

What are the different types of apartments for rent in Winnipeg?

Accepted Answer

There are fewer student apartments in Winnipeg 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 Winnipeg, 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 8

What are the general steps for applying for student housing in Winnipeg?

Accepted Answer

Generally speaking, the steps to apply for an apartment are as follows: Fill out the application form -> Submit the application form -> Personal background check -> Apartment sends the contract -> Read the contract carefully -> Sign the contract -> Pay the money.

Question 9

Should I choose a house or an apartment to rent in Winnipeg?

Accepted Answer

Depending on your situation, houses and apartments have advantages and disadvantages, but generally, apartments are more expensive, so remember to consider your own situation.

Question 10

When I rent an apartment in Winnipeg, 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.

Student Housing in Winnipeg

The Edge on Princess

The Princeton

Moxam Court Apartments

89 Kings Drive

479 Kirkbridge Dr

The Summit at Seasons

Bridgwater Forest

Southview Plaza Apartments

89 kings drive

Pamela Apartments

130a Plaza Drive

Student Accommodation in Winnipeg