Housing
While VanArts does not provide housing for students, there are a wealth of locations in the Vancouver area for students to find housing, shared accommodations, or short-term residences. This will help you with your search for a residence while you are attending VanArts.
Once you confirm your enrollment at VanArts by sending us your first tuition installment, our Student Services department will also email additional resources to you, including private groups on Facebook and Discord for connecting with other students and finding roommates.
GEC Living
Suites provided by GEC come highly recommended and have serviced many VanArts students in recent years. For more information: https://gecliving.com/
Rentals – Furnished or Unfurnished
Websites for affordable furnished or unfurnished rental suites in the Greater Vancouver area include:
Direct Google Search Link: Rentals in Vancouver at $500/month
Search4StudentHousing
This is a free service built around improving access to the best rentals located near Canadian universities and colleges: search4studenthousing.com/students
YWCA Hotel Residence
This is a good option for a temporary place to stay while searching for an apartment.
YWCA 733 Beatty Street ph: (604) 895-5830 www.ywcahotel.com
APT Living
Located only 15 minutes away from VanArts by bus. Reasonable rates; daily, weekly or monthly. This is a good option for a temporary place to stay while searching for an apartment.
1125 West 12th Avenue Vancouver, B.C. ph: (778) 358-6658 http://www.aptliving.ca/
Homestay Companies
International students might consider the option of homestay, a network providing students with housing opportunities with local Vancouver families. This is an affordable way of providing room and board, and a detailed questionnaire helps to place students with appropriate families. Great for international students looking to improve their English speaking skills.
First Choice International Placement, Inc. #115-255 West 1st Street North Vancouver, BC ph: (604) 984-0868 fax: (604) 984-2373 www.fciplacement.com
* This list is provided for informational purposes only and is not in any way to be interpreted as a recommendation, warranty or representation of any kind. The Vancouver Institute of Media Arts neither inspects nor endorses any unit or home, landlord, property location, website and roommate listing. It is the student’s responsibility to exercise due care and judgement when choosing a rental.