When planning to attend university, there are a variety of factors to consider before making the move. If you will live off-campus, the cost of rent in the area is a obviously a major contributing factor in your decision.
Huff Post Canada recently published a list of prominent Canadian universities and the renting costs in their surrounding areas using data compiled from
RentSeeker.ca--one of Canada's largest apartment finders. Read on to learn the rent ranges from some of the schools included in the article.
University of Toronto
Studio Apartments = $900- $1000
1 Bedroom Apartments = $1000 - $1500
2 Bedroom Apartments = $1500- $2500
3 Bedroom Apartments = $2500+
The University of Toronto is one of Canada's most esteemed schools, and there are plenty of housing options in the area--particularly in the city's downtown. However, since Toronto is such a bustling city, rental rates may be a little higher than other university areas.
York University Studio Apartments = $850 - $1200
1 Bedroom Apartments = $1200 - $1300
2 Bedroom Apartments = $1300 - $1500
3 Bedroom Apartments = $1500+
Canada's third largest school, York is home to the country's only space engineering program and arguably one of the best law programs. The main campus feels like a mini city is in North end of Toronto, far away from the hustle of downtown and surrounded by residential neighbourhoods--making rent options more flexible and affordable.
McMaster University1 Bedroom Apartments = $775 - $1000
2 Bedroom Apartments = $900 - $1565
3 Bedroom Apartments = $1250+
This research university is located between two residential suburbs, offering affordable if somewhat limited options for students. Studios are hard to come by, but multi-room rentals are readily available.
Read Huff Post's full article for the complete list!