Open-concept main floor with oak staircase and kitchen at 156 Hyman St

Off-campus housing · London, Ontario

Your home, away from home.

High-end, fully renovated student houses in downtown London for Western University students who want a real home, not just a room.

Now leasing

Available homes

Every Core Living house is a high-end renovation, finished top to bottom before students move in. Rent by the room or lease the whole house with your group.

2 of 4 homes leased for 2027–28. Only 2 left, so book a viewing soon.

Nice places to live

Not your average student rental

You know the type: sticky floors, a fridge from 1998 and a landlord you can never reach. Core Living is the opposite. Every house is finished to the standard you'd want in your own home, with stone counters, new appliances, air conditioning and laundry down the hall, and it's looked after by a local owner who actually picks up the phone.

High-end renovations

Stone countertops, new stainless appliances, new floors and finishes. Not a tired house with fresh paint.

Laundry and A/C in every house

Your own washer and dryer, and air conditioning to keep you cool through the summer. No coin machines, no sweating it out.

Downtown location

Close to Richmond Row, restaurants, groceries and transit, with an easy trip to Western University.

A landlord who answers

Locally owned and managed. When something needs fixing, you deal with the owner directly.

Western University housing

Off-campus housing in downtown London, Ontario

Looking for off-campus housing near Western University? Core Living rents high-end student houses in downtown London, Ontario, close to Richmond Row and an easy bus or bike ride to campus. Each house is renovated with stone countertops, new stainless steel appliances, in-suite laundry and modern bathrooms, so you get the comfort of a real home instead of a dated student rental.

Rent a single room or lease the whole house with your friends. Leases run May to April to line up with the school year, and you deal directly with a local owner who answers when you call.

Questions

Student housing FAQ

How close is Core Living to Western University?

Our houses are in downtown London, Ontario, near Richmond Row. Western University is an easy bus or bike ride away, and you're steps from restaurants, groceries and nightlife.

Can I rent a single room, or do I need a group?

Either. You can rent an individual room, or lease the whole house with your group of friends.

What utilities are included in rent?

Water is included. Tenants pay gas and electricity (hydro), split between the housemates.

When do leases start?

Leases run for 12 months, from May 1 to April 30, to line up with the school year.

Is there laundry?

Yes. Every house has its own washer and dryer, so there are no coin machines or laundromat trips.

Is there air conditioning?

Yes. Every Core Living house has air conditioning, so it stays cool through the hot months.

Are the houses furnished?

At our Hyman St houses, the shared spaces come furnished with a couch, a dining table and chairs, a 50-inch TV on a stand and a mini fridge in the coffee bar. Bedrooms are unfurnished, so you can set up your room your way.

Is internet included?

Internet isn't included in rent. Housemates choose their own provider and set it up together, and most groups split the bill.

What do I need to sign a lease?

We ask for proof of enrolment, a parent or guardian to co-sign as guarantor, a credit or reference check, and first and last month's rent to hold your room.

How do I book a viewing?

Fill out the viewing form on this page and we'll get back to you to set up a time. Parents are welcome to come too.

Book a viewing

Come see it in person

Send us a few details and we'll get back to you to set up a time. Groups and parents are welcome.

Call Cole to book a viewing at 519-852-9186, or fill out the form.

Leasing for May 1, 2027 to Apr 30, 2028. 2 of our 4 homes are already leased for 2027–28, so it's worth booking soon.