r/RentInWaterloo Feb 02 '26

šŸ‘‹ Welcome to r/RentInWaterloo - Read First!

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This subreddit is a housing hub for University of Waterloo (UW) and Wilfrid Laurier University (WLU) students looking for the following in the Kitchener/Waterloo area:

  • šŸ  Housing & rentals
  • šŸ¤ Roommates
  • šŸ” Sublets & lease takeovers

Whether you’re searching or posting, please read the rules below to keep this space safe, useful, and scam-free.

āœ… What’s Allowed

You may post if you are:

  • A UW or WLU student (or posting on behalf of one)
  • Looking for or offering:
    • A roommate
    • A room / apartment / house
    • A sublet or lease takeover

Include clear details in your post:

  • Rent & utilities
  • Location (intersection or area)
  • Move-in date & duration
  • Gender preference (if any)
  • A brief intro about yourself (for roommate posts)

āŒ What’s NOT Allowed

  • 🚫 Realtors, agents, brokers, or property management ads
  • 🚫 Spam, referral links, or reposting the same listing repeatedly
  • 🚫 Non-student housing (unless clearly stated and relevant)
  • 🚫 Harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate comments
  • 🚫 Asking for or sharing personal info publicly (IDs, student numbers, etc.)

āš ļø Scam Awareness

Please protect yourself:

  • Never send deposits before viewing a place (virtually or in person)
  • Be cautious of deals that seem too good to be true
  • Mods will remove suspicious posts, but use your judgment

šŸ·ļø Use Flairs

Tag your posts so others can find them easily:

  • Looking for Roommate
  • Offering Room
  • Sublet
  • Lease Takeover
  • Advice / Questions

r/RentInWaterloo 12h ago

Question 20 university Ave e

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Has anyone moved into 20 university ave? New student moving to Waterloo, got enough stresses on my plate without having to deal with this awful move in as well… had issues with the Unifi access set up to the building and they wont help me out. Management has said theyll email me and fix it but it has been 4 days and not a word from them


r/RentInWaterloo 2d ago

Sublet Winter 2027 Term Subletting 168 King St N

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Hey there just subletting my place for the Winter term in 2027, it's at 168 King St North, under the MARQ name. They do not do 4 months so I had to get the 12 months and sublet during the months I am not around. It is a 5 bedrom 5 bathroom (ensuite bathroom with each bedroom) apartment, with my subletting just being the one bathroom + bedroom. There are currently 4 other roommates, 2 of which I have confirmed will be staying one, one is a girl and the other a guy.

Rent: 1050/month + ONLY HYDRO (the rest is included)

Move in-date would be within the first week of January if I am not wrong. Will get back to anyone if they ask on that.

Place is about a 3-5 minute walk from WLU, and a 24 minute walk from UW (or 10-15 minutes by bus). Has a gym, a study area, laundry room, and parking spots in the basement. WiFi is really strong here, and the management can even respond with maintenance within a day in front of your door if need be (they are basically really quick to reply and act).

The bedroom itself comes furnished with a bedframe, mattress, chair, table, and drawers.
Living room has standard furniture which is a coich, chair, table, and TV.
The kitchen has an oven, stove, dishwasher, fridge, and microwave. It also comes with some barstools beside the table if you want to eat there.

Bus routes include the 7 and 91 right ouside the door, with the GO Bus stop being about 8 minutes by foot, and the UW bus stop being about 6 minutes by foot with a rotating bus schedule that includes 3 different buses that can take you there.

There is a pet policy in place but from what I can tell from friends in the building is that they are not really strict just asking for like a singular document to sign so they know if there is ever an accident or anything they can account for your pet being in your room.

Feel free to message me through Discord for any further information: carambano


r/RentInWaterloo 2d ago

Offering Room Housing Contract Replacement UWaterloo

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Hey people, I'm a first year student.Ā I got an on campus housing contract that I no longer need, does anyone need it?

The term isĀ 26 Fall and 27 Winter. Located inĀ Village 1 South, it is aĀ traditional singleĀ so you won't have a roommate. The cost of the room is aroundĀ 4600 CAD.

I'm architecture student and I wasn't aware that architecture program takes place in Cambridge not main campus. I only realized there's a 2 hour commute after I signed the contract, so now I have to cancel the residence contract. If I can find someone to replace me then I'll be able to get a reduction on the cancellation fee, so pls somebody help


r/RentInWaterloo 3d ago

Waterloo Residence Contract Replacement

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r/RentInWaterloo 7d ago

Finding A Contract Replacement Waterloo Residence

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r/RentInWaterloo 9d ago

Looking for someone to sub lease this room right next to UW

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Address: 114 University Ave W.

Spacious private, fully furnished room for rent Fall 2026 term (4 month sub-lease, move in Sept 1st).

Bathroom shared with 1 other tenant.

Rent is $800/month. Please reach out if interested!

Laundry is in the basement (free).

Parking and hydro additional fees (message for more info).


r/RentInWaterloo 10d ago

Looking for a room for September

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I am a third year male student looking for a room for September close to Laurier. Please contact me if you are looking to sublet a room. Thank you!


r/RentInWaterloo 16d ago

looking for two roommates

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r/RentInWaterloo 17d ago

Looking for 2 Roommates! advice

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Hey! I’m looking for two roommates for an apartment in Waterloo šŸ 
It’s very close to Laurier and Waterloo campus, and available from September 2026 to August 2027. It’s $919/month, and each bedroom has its own bathroom!
Message me if you’re interested or want more details :)


r/RentInWaterloo 17d ago

looking for two roommates! advice

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Hey! I’m looking for two roommates for an apartment lease in Waterloo.
It’s only a 5-minute walk from Laurier campus 10-minute from Waterloo campus and available from September 2026 to August 2027.
It’s $919/month, and each bedroom has its own bathroom!
Message me if you’re interested or want more details :)


r/RentInWaterloo 21d ago

Looking for a room at 1 Columbia Street W for Fall 2026

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Anyone who is subletting this term, please contact. I'm a male, graduating this month, so mostly I'll be looking for jobs. I don't smoke or drink and open to share space with pets. I'm okay with coed space as well.


r/RentInWaterloo 25d ago

last min housing - uw fall 2026

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i'm a 3rd year female eng student at waterloo and my place fell through last min, so i'm wondering if anyone is still searching for a roommate for fall 2026 (sep-dec only).

i realize this is super last minute but i'm kind of screwed lol so if anyone knows of anything, i would really appreciate it if you could let me know or dm. happy to come in person to see the place/meet if that makes a difference. thank you!!


r/RentInWaterloo Aug 04 '26

Lease Takeover - 345 Spruce Street, Waterloo ON - WLU/UW Students

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Hi everyone! I'm transferring out of WLU and am looking to find someone to take my Apartment in Waterloo (awesome roommates btw!). I've pasted the details below. Please message me if you're interested or have any questions! šŸ™‚

šŸ“¢ LEASE TAKEOVER FOR September 2026 to August 2027! (1 Room Available)

Looking for a male renter as the other 4 occupants are all male.

Well-sized bedroom available in a 5-bedroom student house. The house is located close to Laurier campus, steps away from Lazaridis Hall.

Amazing roommates; all 4 are students at Wilfrid Laurier University.

UNIT DETAILS:
• Bathrooms: Two full bathrooms in the house.
• Amenities: Kitchen with dishwasher, fridge, oven/stove, microwave, etc. All-inclusive of water, gas, AC/heat, and internet. Washer and dryer available in building. Electricity not included (split with roommates). Parking may be requested to property management.
• Fully FURNISHED with a bed (frame & mattress), a desk & chair, nightstand & drawer cabinet, and the living room set (sofa, coffee table, and dining set).
• On-call maintenance staff and 24hrs emergency contact. Secure entrance and locks on all rooms.
• 5 minutes walk to McDonald's plaza, WLU Campus, & King Plaza; bus stop close to the building.

The original price was $879 per month, but if you pay the rent on time, you will receive a $50 discount (to $829/month).

PICTURES: https://www.residen.ai/fr/listing/6a712cf8e171eb2256521ba2

3D Tour: https://youriguide.com/345_spruce_st_waterloo_on/
NOTE: The 3D tour is for a different unit in the building, though it's relatively similar (floor plan is slightly different).


r/RentInWaterloo Aug 02 '26

Looking for a female for a Sept 2026-Aug 2027 Lease Takeover

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Hello, I’m a recently graduated Laurier student currently looking for a female Laurier student to take over my current lease for the 2026 - 2027 school year. It’s a 5-bedroom with other female students. Rent is $718. Utilities are a one time payment and include internet, washer/dryer and hydro.
Located at 62 Hickory St W. A 5-7 minute walk to campus.
DM me if interested please!


r/RentInWaterloo Jul 28 '26

Looking for a Roommate to share rent with! 275 Larch St Building F, Waterloo. Apartment to rent/share rent with

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Looking for a roommate, I'm a guy.
I'm a second year student at Laurier and I'm family friends with a guy who owns an apartment at 275 Larch Street. I need someone to share rent with. I know the landlord so we'll get fair landlord treatment, no underhanded tactics or anything. I know the building/apartment I've stayed there for about a year and I rly enjoy it, no surprises. Two separate bedrooms and washrooms. Just looking for someone that will treat the place with respect and not be too much of a crazy person. If you're interested DM me here pls and the sooner the better, I need to know if I can be at this apartment or not. Rent is 2100 and we split it so 1050 monthly each. Washer & Dryer in the apartment, splitting monthly util


r/RentInWaterloo Jul 10 '26

Campus Housing Contract Replacement Available (First-Year / Stream 8)

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Campus Housing Contract Replacement Available (First-Year / Stream 8)Ā 

Hi everyone! I am looking for an eligible incomingĀ first-year UWaterloo studentĀ to take over my Campus Housing residence contract for the upcomingĀ Fall 2026Ā term.

Since this is an official contract replacement through the university, you will be signing a secure, official contract directly withĀ UWaterloo Campus Housing.

About the spot:

  • Term:Ā Fall 2026 (Starts September)
  • My Program Stream:Ā First-Year, Stream 8 Co-op (Perfect if you are also Stream 8 and looking for the fall and winter term)
  • My Assigned Building:Ā Village 1 (V1) - Traditional style room with a mandatory meal plan. It in the interconnecting so u have your own room, and the residense is 4127 per term

Eligibility Requirements (Per UW Housing Rules):

  1. You must be an enrolled, full-timeĀ incoming first-year UWaterloo studentĀ for Fall 2026.
  2. YouĀ cannotĀ already have an active contract with UW Campus Housing or any of the University Colleges (St. Jerome's, Renison, United, Grebel)
  3. you have to be a female

Note: Campus Housing processes the final room assignment. While you are taking over my contract slot, they will determine your final room placement based on availability (though they try their best to keep it in the same building/style).

If you missed the June residence deadline, are looking for a guaranteed spot in V1, and meet these rules, pleaseĀ send me a DM with your UWaterloo Student ID and Full NameĀ so we can contact Housing asap.


r/RentInWaterloo Jul 01 '26

looking for fall 2026 sublet (girls only)

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hii im on coop for fall 2026 and looking for females only to submit a 4person apartment at wcri fenwick.

please message me on instagram @ huanqcha

fall term only sublet

  • september 1 2026-december 31 2026
  • wcri fenwick (280 phillip st. waterloo)
    • 4 bedroom apartment
    • 2 bathrooms
    • fully furnished student housing
    • directly in front of uwaterloo station
    • 10-15 min walk to laurier
    • shared living room+kitchen space
  • $949/month (utilities included)

r/RentInWaterloo Jun 26 '26

Queer/ND Student Looking for Roommate

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Hello!

I am a transfeminine international student at WLU. I am 22 years old, and I am looking for a roommate. I am looking for another person who is also queer or neurodivergent, I have a gender preference for female students, but am ok with anyone of any gender.

I do not have a house chosen yet, but will choose one when the time is available. I'm looking for something not too expensive, under $2200 CAD per person. Ideally I'd like to live close to campus in a house with private bedrooms and built-in laundry.

DM me if you are interested!


r/RentInWaterloo Jun 20 '26

Lease takeover Sept 2026-Aug2027

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Literally right infront of Laurier campus 900/month male only. DM if interested for more info.


r/RentInWaterloo Jun 03 '26

Looking for Roommate, Sublease

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hiii!

female international student, 23
WLU, visa approved

  1. looking for roommates
    20-27 yo
    orderly, and no conservative people please (homophobic, racist etc) - we won’t get along

  2. looking to rent a place (private bedroom) for 8 or 12 months, starting this september
    Private bedroom
    750-1300 CAD monthly with all utilities included (internet)
    furnished, with a dishwasher
    free air conditioning and washing machine in unit, but will consider options without it

Close to WLU

  1. looking for sublease for ~23 august - ~10 september
    I need a place to stay at temporarily when i arrive to canada, because i’ll need to see other places in real life before renting longtermĀ 
    so i consider sublease (private bedroom)Ā 

dm me if you’re interested ^^


r/RentInWaterloo May 03 '26

Looking for a roommate

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Hi, I’m a student at wlu entering my second year and was looking for a roommate, the details of the apartment include:

- 2 bed
- 2 bath
- fully furnished living room
- shared kitchen space
- 8 min walk from laz
- $1000/month each + 80 in hydro

The lease would be from August 2026-April 2027
Don’t mind if Waterloo student would want to live here as well.

Dm if interested


r/RentInWaterloo Apr 20 '26

Lease takeover for 2026-2027

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22 ezra, right beside campus

There are 5 bedrooms 2 bath $800/month

Lease starts in September until April

Utilities included up to $200 and parking available. Washer, dryer in house with full kitchen

Dm for more information


r/RentInWaterloo Apr 20 '26

Society145 sublet for s26

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Dm if interested (not the den room)


r/RentInWaterloo Apr 18 '26

Looking for sublet

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Hey guys, im subletting my place at 345 king street N from May- Aug for $570 a month, and that includes wifi heating/cooling, hydro, etc.. Approx 7 min walk from Laurier and there is a bus near my place that takes you directly to UW, its a 5 bed 3 bath apartment.

Message me if you want to learn more.