Finding, verifying, and navigating rentals in KW
6 tips
Scammers target UW/WLU students every semester. Red flags: landlord refuses in-person viewing, asks for e-Transfer deposit before you see the unit, price is 30%+ below market, uses Gmail/Hotmail (not a UW email). Always verify the unit exists before paying anything. Never send cash or e-Transfer without a signed lease.
The University of Waterloo's official off-campus housing partner. Every listing is verified against the City of Waterloo's Rental Housing Licensing bylaw. Much safer than Kijiji or Facebook Marketplace. Start here before going anywhere else.
Uptown Waterloo (King St near WLU/UW) is walkable, lively, and close to campus — but pricier. Downtown Kitchener is cheaper, more eclectic, and well-connected by ION LRT. Both are great. If you're at UW, Uptown or the University Ave corridor is most convenient. Co-op students heading to tech offices downtown KIT should consider both.
Scammers target UW/WLU students every semester. Red flags: landlord refuses in-person viewing, asks for e-Transfer deposit before you see the unit, price is 30%+ below market, uses Gmail/Hotmail (not a UW email). Always verify the unit exists before paying anything. Never send cash or e-Transfer without a signed lease.
The University of Waterloo's official off-campus housing partner. Every listing is verified against the City of Waterloo's Rental Housing Licensing bylaw. Much safer than Kijiji or Facebook Marketplace. Start here before going anywhere else.
Uptown Waterloo (King St near WLU/UW) is walkable, lively, and close to campus — but pricier. Downtown Kitchener is cheaper, more eclectic, and well-connected by ION LRT. Both are great. If you're at UW, Uptown or the University Ave corridor is most convenient. Co-op students heading to tech offices downtown KIT should consider both.