Housing Services
Pures College’s Student Services department provides a variety of housing services to international students.
Please note the location link below, and explore the student housing resources. We recommend that students planning to take the subway or bus also use the Toronto Transit Trip Planner to help determine the travel time from a rental location to your campus.
Campus location
1450 Midland Ave, Scarborough, ON M1P 2R7
Advice
When it comes to rental accommodation, including sharing with roommates, we strongly recommend that students review the resources provided by Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB). These include guides for first-time renters and how to handle complaints or disputes because it’s important to know both your rights and responsibilities, including the need for a lease or written agreement.
Websites
- Kijiji listings for apartments/flats, or student room rentals and roommates
- Facebook Marketplace ads
- Rent Canada – an Apartment Rental Guide
- Rentals.ca – Find apartments for rent
- Rentboard.ca – another online search tool with a helpful map
Homestay
Living in a homestay is another option for students new to Ontario who wish to have a more supported experience. Homestay fees generally include three meals per day, wireless internet, a private room with a bed and desk. This option is open to all students.
Experienced local providers include the Canada Homestay Network, Yes Homestay, JW Homestay
Short-term rentals
If you need a place to stay while seeking a rental, local hotels are widely available, as well as Airbnb.
Contact us today, and we will be more than happy to help you with any questions or concerns you have.