ALMA @ ByWard Market
ALMA @ ByWard Market — student housing near uOttawa, young professionals welcome
Visit us on Rideau Street for tours and current offers.
Want to speak to the team? Call this number: +1 613-801-3744
Homes for students and young professionals.
All-inclusive living.
- FlexLease options: stay 4 months, 8 months, or longer
- Move in now or start in January
- 4-, 8- and 12-month FlexLease options
- Young professionals welcome too — furnished studios and 2 Beds downtown
- All-inclusive — rent, utilities & wifi on one bill, zero surprises
- Fully furnished with in-suite laundry — move in with a suitcase
- 7-min walk to uOttawa; steps from the LRT and downtown offices
Steps from the University of Ottawa and downtown
256 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5Y3
Inside ALMA @ ByWard Market
Suites, amenities, and shared spaces at ALMA @ ByWard Market.
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Room options & rates
All-inclusive, furnished and ready. Contact us for current rates and availability.
12-month lease (January - December 2027) savings are delivered through the Campus Crew bursary (available to students only).
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What's included
ALMA @ ByWard Market pairs fully furnished suites with a rooftop spa and sauna, golf simulator, fitness centre, co-working rooms, and The Collective bar and lounge — a short walk from uOttawa and downtown Ottawa’s offices.
The Collective
A hotel-inspired community and event space inside the residence, shared by everyone in the building. A sleek bar, lounge seating, open work areas, and a private karaoke room sit alongside the rooftop spa, co-working rooms, coffee bar, games room, and golf simulator. It shifts from quiet study or a remote-work afternoon to community dinners and karaoke nights, with resident events year-round.
- Rooftop spa + sauna
- Co-working + study
- Coffee bar
- Games room + arcade
- Golf simulator
- Party + karaoke rooms
Rooftop Spa & Wellness
A spa and wellness floor with a sauna, cold plunge, and rainfall showers to reset after class or after work.
Golf Simulator
An indoor golf simulator bay available to residents year-round.
Bar + Lounge
The Collective — a resident bar and lounge with a record wall, plus a karaoke room next door.
Games Room & Arcade
A social games room with a pool table, ping pong, arcade cabinets, and racing sims.
Fitness Centre
Squat racks, free weights, cardio machines, and a yoga studio — for a 5am session before work or a late one after class.
Co-working & Study
Bookable meeting rooms, glass-walled study rooms, and quiet booths — for exam season or a work-from-home day.
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Outdoor Patio
An outdoor patio with lounge seating and a fire table.
Fully-Furnished
Every suite comes fully furnished — move in with a suitcase, whether you’re starting a semester or a new job.
Bike Storage
Secure indoor bike storage so you can get to campus or the office car-free.
Storage Lockers
Lockers to free up suite space, secured and accessible on site.
Contact
Address
256 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5Y3
Office Hours (In-Person)
- Mon–Sun: 7:00 AM–11:00 PM