The best student housing in Waterloo is the building closest to your campus. For the University of Waterloo, that is Fergus House or Hespeler House on Phillip Street. For Wilfrid Laurier University or Conestoga College's Waterloo campus, King Street Towers, Preston House, 308 King and Bridgeport House are on and just off King Street North, each about a 10-minute walk or less from both. All six rent fully furnished suites, and five offer leases from 4 to 12 months.
The tables below use the same rents, lease terms and campus times shown on each community page.
Waterloo student housing at a glance
King Street Towers
CSLConestoga College: 8 min walk
From $750 / month
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Bridgeport House
CSLConestoga College: 6 min walk
From $1,030 / month
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Preston House
CSLConestoga College: 8 min walk
From $1,150 / month
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308 King
CSLConestoga College: 7 min walk
From $1,240 / month
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Fergus House
CSLWilfrid Laurier University: 8 min walk
From $1,295 / month
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Hespeler House
CSLWilfrid Laurier University: 8 min walk
From $1,295 / month
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Rent, leases and campus distances
| Community | Starting rent | Lease lengths | Utilities | Campus distances | Amenity highlights |
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| King Street TowersCSL339 King St N, Waterloo, ON N2J 0C5 | From $750 / month |
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| Bridgeport HouseCSL328 Regina St N, Waterloo, ON N2J 0B5 | From $1,030 / month |
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| Preston HouseCSL315 King St N, Waterloo, ON N2J 0B7 | From $1,150 / month |
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| 308 KingCSL308 King St N, Waterloo, ON N2J 0G4 | From $1,240 / month |
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| Fergus HouseCSL254 Phillip St, Waterloo, ON N2L 0E1 | From $1,295 / month |
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| Hespeler HouseCSL252 Phillip St, Waterloo, ON N2L 0E2 | From $1,295 / month |
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Amenities by building
| Amenity | King Street Towers | Bridgeport House | Preston House | 308 King | Fergus House | Hespeler House |
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| Fitness centre | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | No | ✓ | ✓ |
| Games room | ✓ | No | ✓ | No | ✓ | ✓ |
| Study lounge | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | No | ✓ | ✓ |
| En-suite bathrooms | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-suite laundry | No | No | No | ✓ | No | No |
| On-site laundry | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Indoor parking | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rooftop terrace | ✓ | No | No | ✓ | No | No |
| Movie theatre | ✓ | No | No | No | ✓ | ✓ |
| Yoga / sauna | ✓ | No | No | No | No | No |
How to choose
Closest to the University of Waterloo
Fergus House (254 Phillip St) and Hespeler House (252 Phillip St) are next door to each other on Phillip Street, on the west side of Northdale, the student neighbourhood between UW and Laurier. They are the only two buildings in this guide within walking distance of both universities, and residents of both share a lounge, games and arcade room, and study rooms.
Closest to Laurier and Conestoga
King Street Towers (339 King St N), Preston House (315 King St N) and 308 King (308 King St N) are on King Street North, with Bridgeport House one block east at 328 Regina St N. Each is about a 10-minute walk or less from Laurier and from Conestoga College's Waterloo campus, and about a 6-minute drive from UW.
Most amenities in one building
King Street Towers has the longest amenity list in Waterloo: a movie theatre, rooftop terrace, yoga studio and sauna as well as fitness centres and a games room.
Living nearby: neighbourhoods, transit and groceries
Northdale and King Street North
Northdale is the neighbourhood bounded by Phillip Street, Columbia Street West, King Street North and University Avenue West. Fergus House and Hespeler House are on its Phillip Street side, closest to UW. King Street Towers, Preston House and 308 King are along King Street North, its eastern edge, closest to Laurier and Conestoga.
Uptown Waterloo
Uptown Waterloo, the city's main street of shops, cafés and restaurants, runs along King Street south of the universities.
Getting around
- ION light rail: University of Waterloo station is on UW's campus, and Laurier-Waterloo Park station, on Seagram Drive inside Waterloo Park, is the closest ION stop to Laurier's main campus.
- Grand River Transit (GRT): buses link Waterloo with Uptown and Kitchener.
Groceries
- Farm Boy King and Weber, 417 King St N, on the same stretch of King Street North as King Street Towers, Preston House and 308 King.
- Sobeys Bridgeport, 94 Bridgeport Rd E.
- Sobeys Columbia, 450 Columbia St W.
Frequently asked questions
How much does student housing cost in Waterloo?
Advertised starting rents at Canadian Student Living's six Waterloo buildings run from $750 to $1,295 a month, with the lowest at King Street Towers. Utilities are charged on top of rent. Rates vary by suite type and lease length, and each community page shows current rates.
What is the closest student housing to the University of Waterloo?
Among Canadian Student Living buildings, Fergus House and Hespeler House on Phillip Street are closest, about a 10-minute walk to the centre of UW's main campus.
What is the closest student housing to Wilfrid Laurier University?
Fergus House and Hespeler House are about an 8-minute walk from Laurier's main campus. King Street Towers, Preston House, 308 King and Bridgeport House are about 9 to 10 minutes away.
Are utilities included in Waterloo student housing rent?
Not at Canadian Student Living's Waterloo buildings. Suites are furnished, and utilities are charged on top of rent. Ask the leasing team for the current monthly utility charge.
Can I lease for one term in Waterloo?
Yes. All six buildings offer a 4-month FlexLease for the January to April 2027 term, which suits co-op, exchange and one-term students.
Are the suites furnished?
Yes. Every building in this guide rents fully furnished suites.
How do I book a tour?
Open any community page above and choose Take a tour to book a virtual or on-site tour with that building's leasing team.
For more on student life in the city, read our guide to student living in Waterloo or browse every Waterloo community.