Canada’s housing crisis hit students hardest Sky-high rents force students into overcrowded housing, affecting health and studies.
Canada’s housing crisis is hitting international students the hardest.
Sky-high rents in major student hubs like Toronto, Vancouver, Brampton, and Surrey have pushed many students into overcrowded, unsafe housing—sometimes sharing a single room with 3–5 people just to afford rent.
For students, the impact goes far beyond money:
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Mental and physical health suffers due to stress, lack of privacy, and poor living conditions
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Academic performance drops as students juggle long commutes, part-time work, and unstable housing
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Many are forced to accept exploitative arrangements, including illegal sublets and cash-only rentals
The promise sold to students—quality education with a good standard of living—often clashes with reality. Housing shortages have quietly become a hidden cost of studying in Canada, one that agents rarely disclose upfront.
For many international students, the housing crisis isn’t just an inconvenience—it’s a daily survival challenge.
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