10 Bay Residence
Modern Apartments in Downtown Hamilton
McMaster University now has a new year-round housing option.
Located at 10 Bay Street, this state-of-the-art 30-story building is creating a thriving student community in the heart of downtown Hamilton. 10 Bay has 644 bed spaces in fully furnished studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, with discounted rates on two-bedroom apartments for couples and families.
Living at 10 Bay Residence, you’ll enjoy extensive building amenities, including a fitness centre, outdoor rooftop running track, movie theatre room, study spaces, music room, games room, and a rooftop BBQ area. Monthly rent includes all utilities, high-speed internet, 24/7 building security, and live-in McMaster staff dedicated to supporting you throughout your academic journey.
The residence is steps away from local restaurants, shops, and other McMaster locations, including the David Braley Health Sciences Centre. The building is designed to meet Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Gold standards.
Learn About 10 Bay's Leasing Requirements and Pricing Options
Student Housing in the Heart of Downtown Hamilton Near McMaster University
10 Bay Residence is located at:
10 Bay Street South
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
L8P 0C8
On the southwest corner of King Street West and Bay Street South, this location makes travelling to campus easy. Steps from James Street, residents will be immersed in local culture as they enjoy the close proximity to restaurants, shops and services.
Easy Access to McMaster Campus
The city-centre location provides convenient access to public transportation to all McMaster campuses and the Greater Toronto Area.
- 4.4 km to Main Street West, Hamilton campus
- 20.6 km to Ron Joyce Centre, Burlington campus
- 60 km to Toronto Pearson International Airport
A campus shuttle will be available to make the short trip to the main campus.
Book a Tour at 10 Bay
Tours at 10 Bay Residence can be booked through the Microsoft Booking page.
Staff will guide you through residence and amenity spaces, providing answers to all your questions about leasing, community, and more!
Take a Virtual Tour
You can take a virtual tour of 10 Bay and its amenities below. The tour can also be viewed here.
Move-In Ready Student Apartment
Each apartment comes with:
- A double bed, chair and desk with a bookshelf and a wardrobe/dresser (per bedroom).
- A three-piece washroom (sink, mirror, toilet and shower).
- Couch seating, ottoman/coffee table, kitchen table and chairs, in shared apartment space (depending on unit size)*
- Kitchen appliances: fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and a stove with oven.
- Access to a shared laundry facility.
- 24/7 access to all building amenities.
- High-speed Wi-Fi internet access.
Note: Studio Type A, B, and C do not have couches. Studio suites do not have ottomans, except Studio E types. Two-bedroom studio suites C, D do not have ottomans.
Please bring your own bed linens and bath linens along with any cookware or utensils you may need.
10 Bay's Wellness and Community Amenities
10 Bay Residence was designed after an in-depth consultation with students to ensure their housing environment met their needs and supported their academic goals. We are proud to offer extensive wellness amenities to support our residents.
10 Bay includes:
- Fitness centre
- Yoga and music room
- Study and meeting spaces
- Movie theatre
- Rooftop park with outdoor running track and BBQ area
- Lounge spaces
- Beautiful event spaces
- Communal kitchens
- Targeted to receive Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Gold Certification
