Co-living with Vanmates means a private, furnished bedroom in a managed shared home — with a fully equipped kitchen and living room you share with 4–6 vetted international housemates. Rent is one genuinely all-in payment: Wi-Fi, utilities, and weekly cleaning are included, every home has a house manager, and 24/7 WhatsApp support answers in your language. We've placed students, newcomers, and working professionals in shared homes across Vancouver, Toronto, and Montréal since 2016 — most of them booked before they ever landed in Canada.
From $850/mo · one all-in payment · vetted housemates · move in on a 3-month term
A private room of your own, shared spaces to make friends in, and one simple payment that covers the lot. Here's how it works.
Furnished, lockable, move-in ready
You get your own furnished bedroom — bed, desk, storage, and a lockable door. It arrives ready to live in, so you don't buy furniture or wait for deliveries. Most rooms share a bathroom with one or two housemates; some homes offer a private ensuite.
Fully equipped common spaces
The kitchen, living room, and common areas are shared and fully equipped — cookware, appliances, Wi-Fi, and a comfortable place to hang out. It's the part of co-living that turns a room into a home and strangers into friends.
4–6 international residents
You live with 4–6 housemates, mostly international students, newcomers, and young professionals. Everyone is screened before moving in — ID verified, reason for being in Canada confirmed, references checked — so the home stays calm and respectful.
Everything bundled, nothing hidden
Rent, Wi-Fi, utilities, and weekly common-area cleaning are one monthly number. No separate hydro or internet accounts, no guarantor hunt. A house manager runs the home and 24/7 WhatsApp support has your back in your language.
Co-living is built for people arriving in a new Canadian city who want a soft landing, not a 12-month lease and an empty apartment.
One monthly price covers everything, everywhere. Prices are all-in and in CAD — the number you see is the number you pay.
| Vancouver | Toronto | Montréal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| From (all-in) | $975/mo | $950/mo | $850/mo |
| Typical range | $975–$1,600/mo | $950–$1,500/mo | $850–$1,300/mo |
| Deposit | Half a month's rent | Half a month's rent | Half a month's rent |
| What's included | Room, Wi-Fi, utilities, cleaning, support | Room, Wi-Fi, utilities, cleaning, support | Room, Wi-Fi, utilities, cleaning, support |
Pricing last reviewed: July 2026. All prices in CAD and include Wi-Fi, utilities, and weekly common-area cleaning.
Three ways to live in a new Canadian city. Here's how they stack up on the things newcomers actually care about.
| Co-living | Renting your own place | Homestay | |
|---|---|---|---|
| From (all-in) | $850/mo | $1,800+/mo before bills | $1,300/mo |
| Minimum commitment | 3 months | 12-month lease | By the term (≈4 months) |
| Furnished | Yes — move-in ready | No — you buy everything | Yes — in a family home |
| Bills & setup | All included, one payment | You set up hydro & internet | All included, meals too |
| Deposit / guarantor | Half month, no guarantor | First + last, guarantor often | Small deposit, no guarantor |
| Best for | Students, newcomers, pros | Settled residents, couples | Under-25s & first arrivals |
| Support | House manager + 24/7 WhatsApp | You're on your own | Host family + 24/7 WhatsApp |
Vancouver co-living is live now. Toronto and Montréal co-living homes are opening next — explore each city while we bring rooms online.
Managed shared homes near UBC, SFU, and BCIT in Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant, Burnaby, and Coal Harbour. From $975/mo, all-in.
Explore Vancouver co-living →Shared homes near U of T, TMU, and York across the Annex, Liberty Village, and Midtown. From $950/mo — rooms opening soon.
See Toronto housing →Shared homes near McGill and Concordia in the Plateau, Mile End, and Côte-des-Neiges. From $850/mo — rooms opening soon.
See Montréal housing →Pulled directly from our internal inventory — real shared-home rooms accepting bookings today. If nothing matches, you'll always get a next step.
"I moved into a Vanmates co-living home two days after landing. The room was furnished, my housemates showed me the neighbourhood, and I only make one payment a month. No hydro, no internet setup, no stress."
"Renting my own place needed a guarantor I didn't have. Co-living solved it — vetted housemates, everything included, and a house manager who fixed the heater the same day I messaged on WhatsApp."
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Tell us your city, budget, and move-in date and we'll match you to available shared homes — and add you to the priority list so you hear first when new rooms open.
Everything is bundled into one monthly price. You get a private, furnished bedroom in a managed shared home, plus Wi-Fi, all utilities (heat, hydro, water), and weekly common-area cleaning. There's a house manager for the home and 24/7 WhatsApp support in your language. There are no separate hydro, internet, or cleaning bills — the number you see is the number you pay, starting from CAD$850/month.
You'll share the home with 4–6 housemates, mostly international students, newcomers, and young working professionals. Every resident is screened before moving in — we verify ID, confirm their reason for being in Canada (study, work, or relocation), and check references. We match housemates on lifestyle and language where we can, so the home stays calm, respectful, and easy to live in.
Most co-living rooms share a bathroom with one or two housemates, which keeps the price down. Some homes have rooms with a private ensuite for a higher monthly rate. Your bedroom is always private and lockable — only the bathroom, kitchen, and living areas are shared. Tell us your preference on the match form and we'll show you what's available.
Co-living has a 3-month minimum stay. After the first three months you can leave with 30 days' notice, which works well for students on a single semester, co-op terms, and newcomers who want flexibility while they settle. If you need something shorter or longer, message us and we'll see what we can arrange.
Renting your own apartment in Canada usually means a 12-month lease, a first-and-last-month deposit, buying furniture, setting up hydro and internet yourself, and finding a guarantor as a newcomer. Co-living skips all of that: the room is furnished, everything is included in one payment, the deposit is smaller, and you can move in with a 3-month commitment instead of a year. It's the fastest, lowest-friction way to land in a new city.
Managed shared homes near UBC, SFU, and BCIT. From $975/mo, all-in — our live inventory city.
See Vancouver rooms →Rooms, homestays, and suites built around Canadian campuses and intake dates.
Explore student housing →Live with a vetted local family, two meals a day included. Best for younger students and first arrivals.
Explore homestays →Browse real available rooms or get matched by our team — we typically reply on WhatsApp within an hour.