Pricing Snapshot
- Starting rate: From $799
- Utilities: Extra $100/month
Quick Summary
Why "what's included" is the most important pre-lease question
Base rent is the headline number students see. It's also the misleading one. Two suites with the same advertised rent can have wildly different real costs once you account for what each lease actually covers — utilities, internet, furniture, amenity access, renter's insurance, and the friction of dealing with maintenance from an absentee landlord.
Purpose-built communities like Fergus House bundle most of these into one lease, and that bundling — not the absolute base rent — is where the real value lives.
What utilities are included at Fergus House?
Is high-speed internet included at Fergus House?
Yes. Modern university life depends on reliable, fast internet. Lectures stream through Zoom and Microsoft Teams, course platforms like UW LEARN and Laurier MyLearningSpace require constant connectivity, and group work increasingly happens through cloud platforms.
Fergus House provides building-wide high-speed internet as core infrastructure — not an optional extra. Students don't need to set up their own service, wait for a technician, or pay separately. Connectivity is treated like electricity: it's there when you arrive, and it just works.
Are Fergus House suites furnished?
Yes. Furnished student housing solves a major logistical problem, particularly for:
- International students flying in from another country with limited luggage
- Out-of-province students who don't want to drive a U-Haul across Canada
- Co-op students at the University of Waterloo who alternate between work and study terms in different cities every four months
- First-year students who haven't yet bought any of their own furniture
At Fergus House, suites come with the core furnishings included — beds, desks, seating, and the basic kitchen setup. Students arrive with personal items, bedding, and academic essentials, and they can focus on classes from week one rather than spending their first week assembling IKEA furniture.
What community amenities does Fergus House include?
Fergus House includes recreation room with pool table, on-site laundry, fully-furnished suites with ensuite bathrooms, modern kitchens, community lounge, and modern lobby. These are bundled into the lease as part of the rent rather than billed as add-ons.
These amenities matter because they're bundled into a single lease rather than billed as add-ons or set up separately. Across an academic year, that simplicity reduces both costs and friction compared to off-campus alternatives.
What other costs come with off-campus rentals that Fergus House eliminates?
When students compare Fergus House to off-campus alternatives, they consistently miss these bundled-in costs:
- Utility setup fees: many providers charge connection fees for new accounts, particularly for students who haven't built a credit history in Canada yet
- Laundry: external laundromats typically charge a few dollars per load; on-site or in-suite laundry at Fergus House eliminates this cost
- Renter's insurance: required by most leases, including at purpose-built communities — confirm whether it's bundled or arranged separately during the application process
How to evaluate inclusions when comparing Waterloo student housing
When comparing Fergus House to alternatives, ask each housing option these questions and compare the answers directly:
- Are heat, hydro, and water included in the quoted rent?
- Is high-speed internet included or billed separately?
- Is the suite furnished, partially furnished, or unfurnished?
- Are study spaces, fitness facilities, and social spaces on-site, or do they require external memberships?
- Is there on-site management and maintenance, or is everything handled by an off-site landlord?
The quality of these answers — and how transparent the housing provider is about them — is itself one of the strongest signals of overall housing quality.
Frequently asked questions
Is internet included at Fergus House?
Yes — Fergus House provides building-wide high-speed internet as part of the all-in-one student living experience.
Are Fergus House suites furnished?
Yes. Suites at Fergus House include core furnishings (bed, desk, seating, kitchen essentials) so students arrive with personal items only.
Are utilities included in rent at Fergus House?
Does Fergus House have a gym and study spaces?
Yes. Fergus House includes recreation room with pool table, on-site laundry, fully-furnished suites with ensuite bathrooms, modern kitchens, community lounge, and modern lobby.
What do I need to bring when I move into Fergus House?
With furnished suites and bundled inclusions, most students arrive with personal items, bedding, kitchenware, electronics (laptop, phone chargers), books, and clothing. The community is designed to minimize move-in friction, particularly for international and out-of-province students.
How do I confirm exactly what's included before I sign?
Contact the Fergus House leasing team directly at +1 866-722-7536, or visit the Fergus House property page for current pricing and inclusions.
See Fergus House for yourself
Book a tour or virtual walkthrough through the property page, or speak with the leasing team at +1 866-722-7536. For broader city context, read the Waterloo student living guide.