Student Rentals in Waterloo, Ontario

Off-Campus Housing For University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University and Conestoga College

Looking for student rentals in Waterloo? Blackline Management offers furnished, utilities-included student housing Waterloo students count on, steps from both the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University. Our units sit on and around the streets students actually search for, Ezra Avenue, Phillip Street, Sunview Street, and King Street, putting you a short walk from lecture halls, the LRT, and campus life at UW or Laurier. Leasing here runs on the academic-year cycle, September to August, so you can lock in a place for the full school year before the fall term starts. Whether you need a single room or a full house for four roommates, our team handles applications, guarantor paperwork, and move-in on a schedule built around the academic year. Book a tour before the best units near campus are gone!

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Why Blackline Student Housing

Local Waterloo Presence

Blackline is based right here in Waterloo Region, not a national platform managing listings from out of province. Our team knows the streets around UW and Laurier because we manage properties on them, from Ezra Avenue to King Street. 

Blackline manages rental properties across Waterloo Region beyond student housing, including buildings for young professionals and families. 

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Professional On-Call Maintenance​

Something breaks, you call one number, not a landlord who’s out of town. Our on-call maintenance team handles repairs directly, so tenants aren’t waiting weeks for a fix during exam season.

Transparent Leases

Every lease is written in plain language and follows Ontario’s Residential Tenancies Act, no hidden fees or surprise charges buried in fine print. You know exactly what you’re signing before move-in day.

Responsive Management​

Real people answer when you call or email, not a call centre or a ticket queue. Property managers know your building and typically respond the same day.

FAQ

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Student leasing starts in January, and spaces for groups fill fastest. Popular streets like Ezra Avenue and Phillip Street also tend to lease first, so start touring as soon as listings open for the upcoming academic year.

Many are! Every property is different, and some sharing-style student rentals are furnished and utilities-included, so rent covers essentials like heat, hydro. Check each listing for the exact utilities covered.

Yes. Units range from single rooms to full houses for four or more roommates, and groups can apply together!

This depends on the property. Some leases follow the academic-year cycle, September to August, lining up with the school year; others are a 3-year term with early-termination options at no cost. Check with your leasing agent during your tour for your exact property detail.

It depends on the property. Streets like Sunview Street and University Avenue sit closer to UW, while Ezra Avenue and King Street are closer to Laurier.