York's Keele campus in North York sits right on the TTC Line 1 subway extension — Pioneer Village and York University stations are on campus, so our Midtown and North York homes ride the Yonge–University line straight in with no transfer. Vanmates manages furnished student rooms built around that commute, with rent that's genuinely all-in — Wi-Fi, utilities, and weekly cleaning included, plus 24/7 WhatsApp support in your language. Most of our international students book before they ever land in Canada, with a real address for their study permit and a self-check-in guide waiting. Studying at York's Glendon campus instead? It's midtown-adjacent near Lawrence and Bayview, and our Midtown homes suit it well — just tell us which campus you're at.
Co-living from $950/mo · homestays from $1,300/mo · all-in, no surprise bills
Keele or Glendon? The two York campuses are across the city from each other — message us with your campus and program and we'll point you to the right neighbourhood.
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Pricing last reviewed: July 2026. All prices in CAD and include Wi-Fi, utilities, and weekly common-area cleaning.
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We pick homes for real transit access, not just postcode. Here's roughly how long you'll travel to York University from our neighbourhoods.
Every neighbourhood is chosen for transit, safety, and walkable amenities. Here's what to expect from each.
Closest via subway · value & families
North York is the closest of our neighbourhoods to the Keele campus by transit — 10–20 minutes on the TTC Line 1 subway with no transfer. You get more space for your money than downtown, quiet residential streets, and plenty of grocery and gym options at your doorstep. Best fit for York students who want a short, weather-proof ride to class and a calmer home base, and it's popular with families and homestay hosts too.
Subway · amenities & a single-line ride
Midtown sits on the Yonge–University Line 1, about 25–30 minutes from the Keele campus on a single subway line — and it's the sweet spot for York's Glendon campus too. You get leafy streets, cafés and restaurants, and reliable transit in every direction. Ideal for students who want city amenities on their doorstep and don't mind a slightly longer, stress-free subway commute.
Line 1 from Spadina · student energy
The Annex is a classic Toronto student neighbourhood — leafy Victorian streets, Bloor Street cafés and bookshops, and Spadina station right on the Line 1 subway that runs up to the York campus stations. It's a livelier, more central base than North York with an easy single-line ride to Keele. Best for students who want to be near the action downtown and still reach class by subway.
Budget · near campus on Line 1
The Downsview and Wilson area is our budget pick near York — a few stops down Line 1 or a quick bus from the Keele campus, with lower rents than Midtown or The Annex. Practical, well-connected residential streets close to campus make it a favourite for students who want to keep costs down without a long commute. Ask us early, as the value rooms here move fast each September.
Three ways to live as a York University student. Here's how they compare on the things that matter.
| Co-living | Homestay | Private suite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| From (all-in) | $950/mo | $1,300/mo | $1,500/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 & grad 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 North York room from Lagos before I flew. The subway ride to York's Keele campus is barely fifteen minutes on Line 1, and the video tour matched the room exactly. My first week in Toronto was completely stress-free."
"All-in pricing is real — one payment, no hidden hydro or internet bills. My Midtown room was a straight Line 1 ride to campus and the house manager fixed our heater the same day I messaged on WhatsApp."
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The TTC Line 1 subway extension changed everything — Pioneer Village and York University stations sit right on the Keele campus, so our North York homes ride Line 1 straight in with no transfer, about 10–20 minutes. From Midtown / Yonge–Eglinton you take the same Yonge–University line for roughly 25–30 minutes. Before the extension opened, York was a bus-only slog; now it's one of the easier Toronto campuses to reach by subway. Ask us for a North York room if you want the shortest ride.
Co-living is the most affordable — a private bedroom in a managed shared home starts at CAD$950/month, all-in. The best value near York sits in North York and the Downsview / Wilson area, where the same budget buys more space and a short Line 1 subway ride or bus to the Keele campus. Homestays start at CAD$1,300 with two meals a day included, and private suites start at CAD$1,500. Every price covers Wi-Fi, utilities, weekly cleaning, and 24/7 WhatsApp support.
Yes. Glendon is York's smaller bilingual campus in midtown Toronto, near Lawrence and Bayview — much closer to the core than Keele. Our Midtown and North York homes suit Glendon students well, with a short bus or subway-plus-bus trip to campus. Tell us which campus you're at when you message us and we'll match you to the right neighbourhood, because the best area for Keele isn't always the best for Glendon.
Yes — most of our international York University students reserve before landing. We do a video walkthrough, share the exact lease terms and total move-in cost up front, and hold the room with a deposit so you have a confirmed address for your study permit. You'll get a self-check-in guide and 24/7 WhatsApp support in your language, so your first week in Toronto is sorted before your flight even lands.
September is the tightest window because York's fall term starts in early September and demand for North York rooms on the Line 1 subway spikes. Book 4–6 weeks ahead to get the best choice of homes and commute times. If nothing matches your dates, join the priority list and we'll alert you the moment a North York or campus-area room opens up.
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