Housing
While VanArts does not provide housing for students, there are a wealth of locations in the Vancouver area for students to find housing, shared accommodations, or short term residences. This will help you on your search for a residence while you are attending VanArts.
Rentals - Furnished or Unfurnished
Websites for affordable furnished or unfurnished rental suites in the Greater Vancouver area include:
VanCityRooms.com (Created by a graduate of our Web Development program!)
Airbnb.com
Padmapper.com
24/7 Apartments
UBC/AMS Rents Line
Apartment Guide
My Ideal Home
Places 4 Rent
Rents Line
Homes.Canada.com
Craig's List - Vancouver
Campus Resources
The major universities here in Vancouver offer a number of off-campus housing solutions.
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Simon Fraser University
Newspapers
Both the Vancouver Sun and Vancouver Province are on the internet, and allow free access to the classified section. Areas of interest would include Housekeeping Rooms, Shared Accommodations, and Rental locations. Applicants without Internet access can locate these newspapers at any Magazine specialty store.
YWCA Hotel Residence
There is a housing facility located in downtown Vancouver, only a few blocks away from the school. Interested applicants should phone the YWCA as listed below for details. You can also book a room online. This is a good option for a temporary place to stay while searching for an apartment.
YWCA 733 Beatty Street
ph: (604) 895-5830
www.ywcahotel.com
Shaughnessy Village
Located only 15 minutes away from VanArts by bus, offers small furnished room with sofa bed, microwave and fridge. Reasonable rates; daily, weekly or monthly. This is a good option for a temporary place to stay while searching for an apartment.
1125 West 12th Avenue
Vancouver, B.C.
ph: (604) 736-5511
fax: (604) 737-1321
www.shaughnessyvillage.com
Homestay Companies
International students might consider the option of homestay, a network providing students with housing opportunities with local Vancouver families. This is an affordable way of providing room and board, and a detailed questionnaire helps to place students with appropriate families. Great for international students looking to improve their English speaking skills.
Bell Accommodation Services
ph: (604)875-1742 / www.bellacc.comCanadian Vancouver International Homestay Ltd.
ph: (604) 275-6605 / www.cvihomestay.comCF Educational Services Ltd.
ph: (604) 683-4375 / www.homestay.bc.caStudent Homestay of Canada Ltd.
ph: (604) 205-0877 / homestay@smartt.com
* This list is provided for informational purposes only and is not in any way to be interpreted as a recommendation, warrantee or representation of any kind. The Vancouver Institute of Media Arts neither inspects nor endorses any unit or home, landlord, property location, website and roommate listing. It is the student's responsibility to exercise due care and judgement when choosing a rental.
