Vanmates manages furnished student rooms and homestays in Vancouver, Toronto, and Montréal — near 30+ major campuses including UBC, the University of Toronto, and McGill. Every home is verified, and rent is genuinely all-in: Wi-Fi, utilities, and weekly cleaning are included, with 24/7 WhatsApp support in your language. We've welcomed international students to Canada since 2016, and most of them booked before they ever landed — with a real address for their study permit and a self-check-in guide waiting.
Co-living from $850/mo · homestays from $1,300/mo · all-in, no surprise bills
We manage verified student homes in three Canadian cities. Pick yours to see live rooms, neighborhoods, and commute times to your campus.
15 managed homes near UBC, SFU & BCIT — in Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant, Burnaby and Coal Harbour. All-in co-living from $975/mo.
Explore Vancouver →12 managed homes near the University of Toronto, TMU & York — in The Annex, Liberty Village and Midtown. All-in co-living from $950/mo.
Explore Toronto →7 managed homes near McGill & Concordia — in the Plateau, Mile End and the McGill Ghetto. All-in co-living from $850/mo.
Explore Montréal →The whole process is built for students booking from abroad. You can secure a real Canadian address before you ever get on a plane.
Three ways to live as a student. Every price is all-in — Wi-Fi, utilities, and support are always included, so the number you see is the number you pay.
| Co-living | Homestay | Private suite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| From (all-in) | $850/mo | $1,300/mo | $1,600/mo |
| Meals | Self-catered, shared kitchen | Two meals a day included | Self-catered, own kitchen |
| Best for | Social students on a budget | Under-25s & first arrivals | Couples & co-op students |
Pricing last reviewed: July 2026. All prices in CAD and include Wi-Fi, utilities, and support. From-prices reflect the lowest-cost city (Montréal $850, Toronto $950, Vancouver $975 for co-living).
"I booked my Toronto room from Mumbai before I flew. The video tour matched exactly, and I had keys and a check-in guide waiting. Having a confirmed address made my study permit so much easier."
"All-in pricing is real — one payment, no hidden hydro or internet bills. Moving from Paris to Montréal, having everything set up in French and English on WhatsApp was a lifesaver."
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Rooms, budgets, and commute options built specifically around the University of British Columbia.
See UBC options →Verified rooms and homestays close to the University of Toronto's St. George and downtown campuses.
See U of T options →Live with a vetted local family, two meals a day included. Best for younger students and first arrivals.
Explore homestays →How our managed shared homes work — pricing, what's included, and who they suit.
Learn about co-living →Vanmates manages student housing in three cities — Vancouver, Toronto, and Montréal. Between them we run 34 verified homes near major campuses including UBC, SFU and BCIT in Vancouver; the University of Toronto, TMU and York in Toronto; and McGill and Concordia in Montréal. Every home is all-in furnished and booked directly through us.
All-in co-living rooms start at CAD$850/month in Montréal, $950 in Toronto, and $975 in Vancouver. Homestays with two meals a day run from about $1,300/month, and self-contained private suites reach roughly $1,900. Every price includes Wi-Fi, utilities, and support — there are no separate hydro, internet, or cleaning bills.
Yes — most of our international students reserve before landing. We do a video walkthrough of the room, share the exact lease terms and total move-in cost up front, and hold the room with a deposit. You get a real address for your study permit plus keys and a self-check-in guide before you fly, so your first day in Canada is stress-free.
Homestay means a private room in a vetted local family's home with two meals a day included — best for younger students and first arrivals who want support and immersion. Co-living means a private bedroom in a managed shared house with 4–6 housemates and a shared kitchen — best for social, independent students on a budget. Both are all-in and both come with 24/7 WhatsApp support.
Rent is genuinely all-in. Every Vanmates room covers Wi-Fi, utilities (heat, hydro, water), weekly common-area cleaning, furniture, and 24/7 WhatsApp support in your language. Homestays also include two meals a day. The monthly number you see is the number you pay — no surprise bills at the end of the month.
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