Student Housing Near the University of Toronto
Looking for a room near University of Toronto? Rentser lists verified, all-inclusive rooms in Queen West, Downtown Yonge and Harbourfront-CityPlace — the neighborhoods U of T 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 University of Toronto & where students live
University of Toronto’s campus runs along King’s College Circle, St George campus. 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 University of Toronto
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How far each building is from University of Toronto
Rentser lists rooms in 5 buildings within range of University of Toronto. They are not equally close, and which one suits you depends on how much of the trip you want to walk.
| Building | Distance to U of T | Rooms listed |
|---|---|---|
| 215 Queen St W — closest | about 2 km, by transit | 2 |
| 197 Yonge St | about 2 km, by transit | 2 |
| 561 Sherbourne St | about 2 km, by transit | 6 |
| 201 Sherbourne St | about 2 km, by transit | 1 |
| 12&14 York Street | about 3 km, by transit | 4 |
Getting to University of Toronto campus
This is the one Toronto campus where Rentser has no walk-up room: the nearest is about 1.5 km south, which is a short streetcar or subway ride rather than a walk. The Annex side of campus is within walking distance of the Spadina and Bathurst stations on Line 2. The relevant line is the Line 1 (Yonge-University) and Line 2 (Bloor-Danforth), which cross at Spadina. Full details are in Rentser’s Toronto TTC guide for renters.
Best neighborhoods for U of T students
For University of Toronto, 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 University of Toronto
Rentser rooms near University of Toronto 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 University of Toronto
How close is Rentser housing to University of Toronto?
One Bedroom Apartment - 561 Sherbourne (561 Sherbourne St, Toronto, ON M4X 0A1) is one of Rentser’s rooms in the U of T student area. This is the one Toronto campus where Rentser has no walk-up room: the nearest is about 1.5 km south, which is a short streetcar or subway ride rather than a walk. The Annex side of campus is within walking distance of the Spadina and Bathurst stations on Line 2.
What does a room near University of Toronto cost?
Rentser rooms near University of Toronto currently run about C$1,083–C$3,053 per month, all-inclusive — utilities and Wi-Fi bundled, and no broker fee.
How do U of T students get to campus?
The nearest transit is the Line 1 (Yonge-University) and Line 2 (Bloor-Danforth), which cross at Spadina. This is the one Toronto campus where Rentser has no walk-up room: the nearest is about 1.5 km south, which is a short streetcar or subway ride rather than a walk. The Annex side of campus is within walking distance of the Spadina and Bathurst stations on Line 2. See Rentser’s Toronto TTC guide for renters for line-by-line timings.
Which neighborhoods should U of T students search?
Start with Queen West, Downtown Yonge and Harbourfront-CityPlace — the areas that give University of Toronto students the shortest walk or ride to class while keeping rooms affordable.
Other Toronto universities: OCAD · TMU · George Brown · York
