Tips for Finding Off-Campus Housing

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• Off-campus housing can be flexible, but that
  depends on where you live. Not every housing
  option allows students to move in roommates when
  they want, do what they want (within reason) or
  break the lease. So, youll need to find a place
  and a landlord that are as flexible as possible.
  But, since this is easier said than done, below
  are a few tips that can help you find
  student-friendly housing.

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Weigh Your Options

• Some college students turn to off-campus
  housing because on-campus accommodations just
  arent available. Because of this, you should
  consider your options before every semester
  begins. Just keep in mind that a shortage of
  on-campus housing can put pressure on the
  off-campus market. This means higher demand for
  student apartments for rent, resulting in higher
  rental rates.

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• Whether youre planning to live on or off
  campus, explore your options and put in the
  applications in as early as possible. However, if
  you cant secure an awesome off-campus apartment
  or a University of Waterloo residence, consider
  subletting or perusing the roommate ads.

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Sublet or Find a Roommate

• Subletting can help you save time and money.
  You wont have to pay a large deposit or sign a
  lease. But if youre going to sublet, look for a
  place before the school year begins. Remember
  that real estate is hotter during the summer
  even the subletting market. To find a place, you
  can check out any third-party listing website.

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• Many of them have listings for sublets and
  roommates. Additionally, search for a roommate(s)
  as early as possible at least two months before
  the fall semester begins. With a roommate(s), you
  can share bills, rental costs and other expenses.
  Just make sure the person or people you live with
  complement your lifestyle and personality.

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Search for Student-Friendly Housing or Landlords

• Most landlords dont like high turnover rates,
  meaning they dont like getting new tenants
  often. However, for many students, theyre
  academic, work or living situation can change at
  any time. If this is your case, then youll need
  a landlord thats flexible or student-friendly.

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• Consider housing at a residence like King
  Street Towers, which is designed to accommodate
  students, their budgets and their ever-changing
  lifestyles. Plus, they offer amenities like a
  gym, yoga studio, study lounges, game rooms, and
  more. Before signing a lease, be sure its
  flexible, offers a fixed rental rate and allows
  you to move in roommates, sublet or move out
  early. As a student, you should never sign a
  full-year lease unless youre committed to
  staying long-term.