Student Housing Near George Brown College
Looking for a room near George Brown College? Rentser lists verified, all-inclusive rooms in Moss Park, Downtown Yonge and Harbourfront-CityPlace — the neighborhoods George Brown students actually live in — with no broker fees and month-to-month flexibility. Every room below is a real, currently-listed Rentser property, not a placeholder.
About George Brown College & where students live
George Brown College’s campus runs along King Street East, St James Town campus. Students who move off campus concentrate in Moss Park, Downtown Yonge and Harbourfront-CityPlace, close enough to walk or take one transit line to class. Rentser’s nearby inventory sits right inside that footprint, so a room here keeps you in the student neighborhood rather than a long cross-town commute.
Rooms near George Brown College
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How far each building is from George Brown College
Rentser lists rooms in 5 buildings within range of George Brown College. They are not equally close, and which one suits you depends on how much of the trip you want to walk.
| Building | Distance to George Brown | Rooms listed |
|---|---|---|
| 201 Sherbourne St — closest | about 0.5 km | 1 |
| 197 Yonge St | about 1 km | 2 |
| 215 Queen St W | about 1.5 km | 2 |
| 12&14 York Street | about 1.5 km | 4 |
| 561 Sherbourne St | about 2 km, by transit | 6 |
Getting to George Brown College campus
The St James campus is on King Street East and Rentser’s nearest rooms are about half a kilometre north on Sherbourne — a walk, not a commute. The King streetcar runs the length of the campus street. The relevant line is the King streetcar along King Street East, with Line 1 (Yonge-University) to the west. Full details are in Rentser’s Toronto TTC guide for renters.
Best neighborhoods for George Brown students
For George Brown College, the neighborhoods worth searching first are Moss Park, Downtown Yonge and Harbourfront-CityPlace. They balance walk/short-transit access to campus against room availability and price. Rentser’s Toronto listings map onto exactly these areas.
Typical room costs near George Brown College
Rentser rooms near George Brown College currently run about C$1,083–C$3,053 per month, all-inclusive (utilities and Wi-Fi bundled, no broker fee). That range reflects the real listings above — private rooms and en-suite options in Moss Park, Downtown Yonge and Harbourfront-CityPlace.
FAQ — student housing near George Brown College
How close is Rentser housing to George Brown College?
One Bedroom Apartment - 561 Sherbourne (561 Sherbourne St, Toronto, ON M4X 0A1) is one of Rentser’s rooms in the George Brown student area. The St James campus is on King Street East and Rentser’s nearest rooms are about half a kilometre north on Sherbourne — a walk, not a commute. The King streetcar runs the length of the campus street.
What does a room near George Brown College cost?
Rentser rooms near George Brown College currently run about C$1,083–C$3,053 per month, all-inclusive — utilities and Wi-Fi bundled, and no broker fee.
How do George Brown students get to campus?
The nearest transit is the King streetcar along King Street East, with Line 1 (Yonge-University) to the west. The St James campus is on King Street East and Rentser’s nearest rooms are about half a kilometre north on Sherbourne — a walk, not a commute. The King streetcar runs the length of the campus street. See Rentser’s Toronto TTC guide for renters for line-by-line timings.
Which neighborhoods should George Brown students search?
Start with Moss Park, Downtown Yonge and Harbourfront-CityPlace — the areas that give George Brown College students the shortest walk or ride to class while keeping rooms affordable.
