Vanmates manages furnished student rooms near UBC, SFU, and BCIT — in Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant, Burnaby, and Coal Harbour. 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 placed international students in Vancouver homes since 2016, and most of them booked before they ever landed in Canada — with a real address for their study permit and a self-check-in guide waiting.
Co-living from $975/mo · homestays from $1,300/mo · all-in, no surprise bills
One monthly price covers everything. No separate utility, internet, or cleaning bills — the number you see is the number you pay.
Pricing last reviewed: July 2026. All prices in CAD and include Wi-Fi, utilities, and weekly common-area cleaning.
Pulled directly from our internal inventory — real rooms accepting bookings today. If nothing matches, you'll always get a next step.
We pick homes for real transit access, not just postcode. Here's roughly how long you'll travel from our neighborhoods.
Every neighborhood is chosen for transit, safety, and walkable amenities. Here's what to expect from each.
Closest to UBC · beaches & the 99 B-Line
"Kits" is the classic UBC student neighborhood — beach volleyball on the water, cafés on West 4th, and a 10–15 minute express-bus ride to campus. Our Kits homes are character houses with shared kitchens, typically 4–6 bedrooms, and they go fastest each September. Best fit for UBC students who want to be close and don't mind paying a little more for it.
Central, creative, best value near transit
Mount Pleasant is Vancouver's most central-yet-affordable neighborhood — breweries, Main Street's design shops, and quick transit to BCIT, Emily Carr, and downtown. Our homes here are the best value in the city and suit students at multiple campuses who want a central base. This is where most first-time arrivals start.
On the SkyTrain, walking distance to SFU routes
Burnaby gives you the most space for your money and direct SkyTrain access to SFU and downtown. Our Burnaby homes are detached houses, often with parking, ideal for SFU and BCIT students who want quiet, cost, and a clean transit line in. Metrotown's mall and food court are minutes away.
Downtown living, seawall on your doorstep
Coal Harbour is downtown Vancouver at its most polished — glass towers, the seawall, and Stanley Park a walk away. Our units here lean toward private studios and suites for co-op students and working professionals who want to be in the core. A premium option, but unbeatable for downtown campuses and internships.
Three ways to live as a student in Vancouver. Here's how they compare on the things that matter.
| Co-living | Homestay | Private suite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| From (all-in) | $975/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 |
| Privacy | Private room, shared spaces | Private room in a family home | Fully self-contained |
| Support | House manager + 24/7 WhatsApp | Host family + 24/7 WhatsApp | 24/7 WhatsApp |
"I booked my Kitsilano room from Seoul before I flew. The video tour matched exactly, and I had keys and a check-in guide waiting. First week in Vancouver was stress-free."
"All-in pricing is real — one payment, no hidden hydro or internet bills. The house manager fixed our heater the same day I messaged on WhatsApp."
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Not ready to book, or can't find the right room? Send your details and we'll match you to available homes — and add you to the priority list so you hear first when new rooms open.
Vanmates student rooms in Vancouver start at CAD$975/month for co-living in Mount Pleasant or Burnaby. Kitsilano and Coal Harbour rooms typically run CAD$1,200–$1,600, and private suites reach CAD$1,900. Every price is all-in: rent covers Wi-Fi, utilities, weekly cleaning, and 24/7 WhatsApp support, so there are no surprise bills.
Our Kitsilano homes are the closest — 10–15 minutes to UBC by the 99 B-Line express bus, or about 20 minutes by bike along the seawall. Mount Pleasant is 30–35 minutes by transit. If you need to be on campus daily, we'll steer you toward Kitsilano; message us and we'll match you to the right home.
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 keys and a self-check-in guide before you fly, so you have a confirmed address for your study permit and arrival.
Most Vancouver rooms have a 3-month minimum. After the first three months you can leave with 30 days' notice, which suits students on a single semester or co-op term. Homestays are typically booked by the term (4 months) and align with UBC and SFU intake dates.
September is our tightest window because the Canadian academic year starts. We recommend reserving 4–6 weeks ahead for a September move-in. May–August has the most availability. If nothing matches your dates right now, join the priority list and we'll alert you the moment a matching room opens.
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 →Rooms, budgets, and commute options built specifically around the UBC campus.
See UBC options →Browse real available rooms or get matched by our team — we typically reply on WhatsApp within an hour.