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Affordable Student Accommodation in Canada and Germany

By Elena Rostova•6 min read
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A Student's Guide to Finding Cheap Housing Abroad

Securing clean, budget-friendly student housing is one of the biggest challenges for international students. Here is how to find accommodation in Canada and Germany.

Student Accommodation in Germany

German universities do not automatically assign dorm rooms. You must apply independently.

  • Studierendenwerk (Student Unions): This is the cheapest option (€240 to €380/month). Dorm slots are limited, so apply the day you submit your university application.
  • WG (Wohngemeinschaft): Shared apartments where you rent a private room and share the kitchen/bathroom. Use the popular website WG-Gesucht.de to search.
  • Private Student Residences: Chains like Nido or Fizz offer fully furnished studios, but they are expensive (€600 to €950/month).

    • Student Accommodation in Canada

  • On-Campus Dorms: Convenient but expensive (C$9,000 to C$15,000 per academic year, often including meal plans).
  • Off-Campus Shared Houses: Renting a room in a house shared with other students (C$600 to C$950/month). Best searched on Places4Students, Kijiji, and Rent-Faster.
  • Homestays: Living with a local Canadian family (C$850 to C$1,200/month, usually including meals).

    • How to Avoid Housing Scams

    1. Never transfer money before viewing the property (or having a trusted friend video call you from the room).

    2. Be cautious if the landlord claims they are out of the country and will mail the keys.

    3. Always sign a written lease agreement.

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