Housing
Welcome to your new home in Ottawa. Explore on-campus student residences, verified local homestays, and off-campus rental support tailored for Cannoga College students.
Safe, Modern & Connected Student Living
Whether you prefer living directly on campus, sharing an apartment in downtown Ottawa, or living with a Canadian homestay family, Cannoga Housing Services supports you every step of the way.
First-Year Guarantee Option
Priority residence spots for new international & domestic students.
Transit to Downtown
Convenient OC Transpo light rail & bus access from all partner housing.
Monthly Starting Rent
Flexible budget options for shared, single, and homestay rooms.
Campus Security & Support
On-site residence advisors and round-the-clock emergency assistance.
Explore Housing Options
Find the living environment that matches your study lifestyle and budget.
“Finding housing through Cannoga's residence portal was smooth and worry-free. Having a fully furnished apartment right next to my classes allowed me to focus 100% on my studies and meet friends from day one.”
Average Monthly Housing Costs in Ottawa
All prices are estimated in Canadian Dollars (CAD) per month and include utility baseline estimates.
Step-by-Step Housing Application Process
Receive Admission Offer
Once accepted into a Cannoga College degree, diploma, or certificate program, you will receive your Student ID and access credentials.
Log into the Student Housing Portal
Access the online portal to indicate your accommodation preferences (On-Campus Residence, Homestay, or Off-Campus assistance).
Submit Roommate & Suite Preferences
Select single gender or co-ed floors, quiet study floors, dietary needs, or request specific friends as suite mates.
Confirm Offer & Deposit
Pay your initial housing deposit to secure your room guarantee for the upcoming Autumn or Winter academic intake.
Ontario Tenant Rights & Legal Protections
Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) — Province of Ontario
All off-campus student tenants in Ontario are protected under provincial law. Your landlord cannot request illegal key deposits, perform unlawful evictions, or raise rent outside annual government guidelines.
Standard Ontario Lease
Landlords must use the official Ontario Standard Lease template.
View Standard Lease FormFirst & Last Month Limit
Security deposits exceeding first and last month rent are illegal in Ontario.
Ontario Rent & Deposit RulesLTB Dispute Resolution
Disputes are resolved fairly by the Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board.
Tribunals Ontario (LTB) Portal