Average rental prices taken from listings on our website, as of December 2024:

	Inclusive	Utilities Extra
Bachelor Apartment	$1070	N/A
1 Bedroom Apartment	$1555	$1566
2 Bedroom Apartment	$958/bedroom	$1036/bedroom
3 Bedroom Apt/House	$946/bedroom	$967/bedroom
4 Bedroom Apt/House	$865/bedroom	$971/bedroom
5 Bedroom House	$960/bedroom	$960/bedroom
6+ Bedroom House	$994/bedroom	$1032/bedroom
Rooms	$921	$868

If you want a lower rent price, consider the following:

• Live with a roommate(s).
• Live farther from Western's campus. Consider rentals that are still in proximity to a bus route that will take you to campus.
• Live in a smaller room or a lower level/basement room.
• Be flexible with your amenity preferences. You are more likely to pay higher rent for amenities such a furnished room, a private bathroom or air conditioning
• Offer to work for your landlord to take care of the rental in exchange for a discount (i.e. property maintenance).
• Try to negotiate a lower rent if you don't need and are willing to give up amenities such as a parking space, a shed, or basement storage (things the landlord may want to use for themselves).

If you are paying for utilities, here are some tips to lower your bills:

• Find out if you're eligible for the Ontario Electricity Support Program: https://www.oeb.ca/consumer-information-and-protection/bill-assistance-programs/ontario-electricity-support-program.
• Unplug electronics when not in use.
• Wash your laundry in cold water and air-dry your clothing instead of using the dryer.
• Cook with a toaster oven instead of a stove.
• If you are a time-of-use customer, be mindful of when electricity prices are lower. Use high-energy appliances such as a dishwasher or laundry machines during off-peak hours.
• You can find more tips here: https://www.ontario.ca/page/how-use-less-electricity-home