Off-Campus Living

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As the largest urban area on Cape Breton and the island鈥檚 historical capital, Sydney is the perfect mix of metropolitan charm and down home hospitality. As with many Nova Scotian communities on the ocean, the heart of Sydney is its waterfront. On a warm, summer evening it鈥檚 a great place to go for a walk, stop to watch a busker and to watch ships in the harbour. Along the way, be sure to get your photo taken beside the world鈥檚 largest fiddle, built in recognition of Cape Breton鈥檚 musical talent.

Secure housing plays a vital role in your student experience. It is very important that students do not travel to Canada before securing proper accommodations. Like most of Canada, affordable housing is a serious issue in Cape Breton. Housing in the area is limited and students should begin their search early.聽 We continue to advocate for affordable housing solutions, including pushing for Federal support of the proposed Tartan Downs Project, which would see various housing options built within the CBRM.

Students should budget $1000 per month for housing and associated costs.

Below, find a searchable database for students looking for off-campus accommodations as well FAQs about off-campus accommodations.

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2 Large Bedrooms in House, 658 George Street, Sydney

658 George Street, Sydney

Two large bedrooms available to rent immediately, to female tenants. This bedroom is fully furnished and has a mini refrigerator…

2 bedrooms
  • Category: Bedroom
  • Status: Available September
  • Type: House
  • Feature: Bus Route
  • Rent Period: Lease
  • Amenity: Electricity
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2 Bedrooms in Basement, 188 Shore Road, Sydney $525

188 Shore Road, Sydney

These 2 bedrooms are fully furnished and available to rent immediately to 2 female tenants. The bedrooms will share a…

2 bedrooms
  • Category: Bedrooms
  • Status: Available
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Feature: Bus Route
  • Rent Period: Lease
  • Amenity: Electricity
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1 Shared Bedroom, 16 Sutherland Street, Sydney $445

16 Sutherland Street, Sydney

There is one shared bedroom available November 1. All utilities are included in tenants rent, which also includes internet and…

  • Category: Bedroom
  • Status: Available
  • Type: House
  • Feature: Bus Route
  • Rent Period: Lease
  • Amenity: Electricity
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Bedrooms in House - Daley Rd., New Victoria Please Call

Daley Road, New Victoria

Four bedrooms in large home available to students Dec 1st/24. Located on the bus route to CBU. Approx 13 min…

3 bedrooms
3.5 bathrooms
  • Category: Bedrooms
  • Status: Available
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Feature: Bus Route
  • Rent Period: 6 Months
  • Amenity: Electricity
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Shared Bedroom in House, 26 Henry Street, Sydney $700

26 Henry Street, Sydney

Private furnished bedroom with 2 beds available now $600 for one $700 for two. Shared boys 475. All utilities are…

1 bedrooms
  • Category: Bedroom
  • Status: Available
  • Type: House
  • Feature: Bus Route
  • Rent Period: Monthly
  • Amenity: Electricity
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Bedroom in Rental House - King Edward St., Glace Bay

King Edward Street, Glace Bay

Colm & Black Incorporated is a newly established construction and rental property company specializing in modern, single-bedroom rentals designed specifically…

  • Category: Bedroom
  • Status: Available
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Feature: Bus Route
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1 Shared Bedroom in House, 3 Charlotte Street, Sydney Please Call

3 Charlotte Street, Sydney

There is 1 fully furnished bedroom, available to rent November 1. Room can be rented as a single or shared.…

1 bedrooms
  • Category: Bedroom
  • Status: Available
  • Type: House
  • Feature: Bus Route
  • Rent Period: Lease
  • Amenity: Electricity
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House for Rent, 1003 Gillis Lake Rd $2000

1003 Gillis Lake Rd, Gillis Lake

Three (3) bedrooms house, partially furnished, available for rent to mature students or family. Located 25 minutes from Sydney on…

3 bedrooms
1 bathrooms
  • Category: House
  • Status: Available
  • Type: House
  • Feature: Laundry
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6 Bedrooms in House, 2335 Birch Grove Rd, Tower Rd $725.00

2335 Birch Grove Rd., Tower Rd.

Six (6) Single Bedrooms to rent in newly renovated house with two kitchens, two bathrooms, living room, to be shared…

6 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
  • Category: Bedrooms
  • Status: Available October 15
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Feature: Laundry
  • Amenity: Water
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3 Bedrooms, 1090 Grand Lake Road, Sydney Please Call

1090 Grand Lake Rd, Sydney

Two double bedrooms and one single bedroom available to rent immediately. Fully furnished. 10 minutes to bus route.   Mohammed…

3 bedrooms
  • Category: Bedrooms
  • Status: Available
  • Feature: Bus Route
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1 Bedroom in House, 88 Queen Street, North Sydney $500

88 Queen Street, North Sydney

1 furnished bedroom available to rent immediately, in the landlords house. All utilities are included in the tenants rent, which…

1 bedrooms
  • Category: Bedroom
  • Status: Available
  • Type: House
  • Feature: Bus Route
  • Rent Period: Monthly
  • Amenity: Electricity
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1 Bedroom, 24 Stanley St., Dominion $600

24 Stanley St., Dominion

One bedroom available to rent, utilities included. Shared kitchen and bathroom with landlord. Located in Dominion walking distance to nearest…

1 bedrooms
1 bathrooms
  • Status: Available
  • Feature: Bus Route
  • Amenity: Electricity
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Off-Campus Accommodations FAQs

The Off-Campus Housing Coordinator works to connect students to landlords and vice-versa via the Off-Campus Accommodation Listing which is a free resource for the community. The coordinator ensures a smooth operation of this free resource that can be used by newcomers as well as property owners/managers in the community.

Students are most welcome to reach out to the coordinator but depending on the email traffic, you may or may not hear back in time and rental listings can get sold out quickly. Hence, students are encouraged to follow the contact instructions on the listing to secure it.

Students are encouraged to reach out to the listing鈥檚 point of contact directly and be mindful that the property owners/managers do not work for 小猪视频and will answer on their own accord.

Rental/Property listings take place approximately 2 months prior to an intake. If you start searching too early or too late in relation to your intake, you may not find the right option for you. Starting your search early is definitely the key and we encourage future students to use this resource as early in their journey as possible.

聽The prices displayed on listings can vary since some of them are room leases, some apartments and some are for houses. The pricing may seem high because it is for a whole house that can be leased.

Listings posted on third-party platforms and social media websites can be fake/scams and it is very important to be mindful of the same. The Off-Campus living page is maintained and updated by the Off-Campus housing coordinator and not through user-generated content.

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