There are many different ways you can look for an apartment or house to rent in Ontario. Here are some examples:
Bulletin Boards
Look in community centres, laundromats, grocery stores and other local businesses. If you are a student, check the boards at college and university housing services.
Classifieds
The advertisement section of major daily newspapers and weekly community newspapers have list rentals. You can read the newspaper for free at public libraries. Many newspapers let you search their classifieds ads online for free. Find your local community newspaper's website.
Family and Friends
Many people find places to rent through personal contacts. Ask your friends, family, co-workers and others if they know of any places that are available.
Rental Guides
These guides are free. Look for them in boxes on street corners or in store entrances.
Rental Listing Websites
There are many websites that list rentals. Here are some examples and you can use a search engine to find others.
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- Craigslist
- GottaRent.com
- GSC Rentals
- homeTRADER.ca
- Kijiji
- MyHood.ca
- Real Estate and Rental Listings from the MLS
- RentHome.ca
- Viewit.ca
Rental Locators
These are private companies that search for housing for you. There is usually a fee for this service.
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