Student Housing Near OCAD University
Looking for a room near OCAD University? Rentser lists verified, all-inclusive rooms in Queen West, Downtown Yonge and Harbourfront-CityPlace — the neighborhoods OCAD 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 OCAD University & where students live
OCAD University’s campus runs along McCaul Street, just west of University Avenue. Students who move off campus concentrate in Queen West, 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 OCAD University
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How far each building is from OCAD University
Rentser lists rooms in 5 buildings within range of OCAD University. They are not equally close, and which one suits you depends on how much of the trip you want to walk.
| Building | Distance to OCAD | Rooms listed |
|---|---|---|
| 215 Queen St W — closest | under 500 m | 2 |
| 197 Yonge St | about 1 km | 2 |
| 12&14 York Street | about 2 km, by transit | 4 |
| 201 Sherbourne St | about 2 km, by transit | 1 |
| 561 Sherbourne St | about 2 km, by transit | 6 |
Getting to OCAD University campus
Rentser’s closest rooms to OCAD are on Queen Street West, under 500 metres from campus — walkable without touching transit. The Queen and Dundas streetcars run past the door for anything further out. The relevant line is the Queen and Dundas streetcars, with Line 1 (Yonge-University) a short walk east. Full details are in Rentser’s Toronto TTC guide for renters.
Best neighborhoods for OCAD students
For OCAD University, the neighborhoods worth searching first are Queen West, 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 OCAD University
Rentser rooms near OCAD University 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 Queen West, Downtown Yonge and Harbourfront-CityPlace.
FAQ — student housing near OCAD University
How close is Rentser housing to OCAD University?
One Bedroom Apartment - 561 Sherbourne (561 Sherbourne St, Toronto, ON M4X 0A1) is one of Rentser’s rooms in the OCAD student area. Rentser’s closest rooms to OCAD are on Queen Street West, under 500 metres from campus — walkable without touching transit. The Queen and Dundas streetcars run past the door for anything further out.
What does a room near OCAD University cost?
Rentser rooms near OCAD University currently run about C$1,083–C$3,053 per month, all-inclusive — utilities and Wi-Fi bundled, and no broker fee.
How do OCAD students get to campus?
The nearest transit is the Queen and Dundas streetcars, with Line 1 (Yonge-University) a short walk east. Rentser’s closest rooms to OCAD are on Queen Street West, under 500 metres from campus — walkable without touching transit. The Queen and Dundas streetcars run past the door for anything further out. See Rentser’s Toronto TTC guide for renters for line-by-line timings.
Which neighborhoods should OCAD students search?
Start with Queen West, Downtown Yonge and Harbourfront-CityPlace — the areas that give OCAD University students the shortest walk or ride to class while keeping rooms affordable.
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