Off-Campus Housing

There are various housing options for students looking to move closer to the college without living on campus. Below are links, tips and resources to help you  start your search for off-campus housing.

Living in Durham Region

    Homestay

    This is an opportunity to stay in Canadian homes with families.  There are a range options including just a room, room with 3 meals a day, furnished, or unfurnished.

    If interested, apply through Canada Homestay Network.

    Places 4 Students

    Places4students.com offers a wide range of housing options, from single rooms to apartments, townhouses and more.

    Places4students.com options include:

    Other Online Rental Listings

    Tenant Information

    If you are planning to live off campus, please be aware that the City of Oshawa introduced a bylaw in 2008 that requires the licensing of residential homes that are used for rental purposes within a specific catchment area.

    As a renter you should be aware of the bylaw, what it means to you, and your responsibilities. The City of Oshawa provides details about the bylaw and answers to frequently asked questions on the Tenant Information webpage.

    Creating a Budget

    When looking for a place to live it’s important to consider additional costs such as security deposit, utilities, renters insurance, internet, laundry, and transportation.

    Rent and living costs can vary. Creating a budget and looking at your spending habits can help with your planning.

    Use the links below from Financial Aid and Awards to help get you started.

    Transportation

    When looking for off-campus housing, it’s important to consider how you will get to the College and how long it will take you to travel. You may also want to consider if cheaper rent is worth a potentially longer commute.

    • The U-PASS program provides students with unlimited travel each semester on Durham Region Transit (DRT). A DRT U-PASS is available to students registered in a full-time post-secondary program.
    • Visit Durham Region Transit for routes and schedules
    • Transferring from DRT to PRESTO
    • Use Google Maps to test how long it will take you to get to campus at various times of the day
    • Check out Walk Score for more travel time tips

    DISCLAIMER

    The online housing listings information has been submitted by individuals not associated with Durham College. The accommodations listed have not been inspected by Durham College and the college makes no representation as to the accuracy of the information posted, the worthiness of the landlord or the suitability of the accommodation for student use.

    Durham College assumes no responsibility concerning any lease made with the landlord or any arrangements made by students sharing the accommodation. Students are advised to meet with the owner and inspect the premises before signing a lease. Further, students   surrounding the Durham College campus (view map)  should ensure that prospective landlords have current licenses, according to the City of Oshawa By-Law 20-2008 regarding Residential Rental Housing Licensing.