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Living At McMaster

Pricing and Floor Plans

McMaster’s first graduate residence offers new, fully furnished homes for students and their families in a premium downtown location. Students will benefit from living close to campus and from the vibrant graduate community of peers they will have around them.

Apartment Amenities

All apartments are fully furnished and equipped with:

  • A double bed, chair and desk with a book shelf, wardrobe/dresser, garbage bin and recycling bin.
  • Washroom with a sink, mirror, toilet, and shower.
  • Kitchen appliances including a fridge/freezer, microwave, and stove with oven.
  • Couch seating (dependent on apartment size).
  • Access to a shared laundry facility.
  • High speed wi-fi internet access.

Please bring your own bed linens and bath linens along with any cookware or utensils you may need, as they are not included.

Fees and Deposits

  • $300 deposit, payable during the application and applied to the first month’s rent.
  • No prepaying of first and last month’s rent.
  • Monthly rent payments are due to your Student Account on the 1st day of the month.

We Do Not Require:

  • Credit checks
  • Proof of employment
  • Income verification
  • Proof of previous residential history

Private Bedroom in Two Bedroom Apartment

If you are looking for the most economical room option, our Private Bedroom in 2 Bedroom Apartment offers your own fully-furnished private room with a desk. Stepping through to the common area, you will share the living area, kitchen, and one washroom with another student of the same gender identity.

Apartment Style Approx. Square Footage Rent per Bedroom Maximum Occupancy
Private Bedroom in 2 Bedroom Apartment 520 $1,375 2 students per apartment
Private Bedroom in Premium 2 Bedroom Apartment 600 $1,499 2 students per apartment

Please note that floor plans may vary.

Monthly Rent Includes:

  • Fully-furnished bedroom with double bed
  • All utilities
  • High-speed internet
  • 24/7 building security
  • Live-in McMaster residence staff
  • Use of all building amenities.

Lease lengths vary by occupancy date.

Information Box Group

Private Bedroom in 2 Bedroom Apartment Click for Floor Plan

Fully-furnished, 2 Bedroom Apartment. Approximately 527 square ft. Floor plans may vary.

Private Bedroom in Premium 2 Bedroom Apartment Click for Floor Plan

Fully-furnished, Premium 2 Bedroom Apartment. Approximately 613 square ft. Floor plans may vary.

Two Bedroom Apartment – Families

Graduate student couples or families are welcome to rent an entire Two Bedroom Apartment at a discounted rate.

A discount on each bedroom is offered to those who meet one of the following Family Criteria:

  • a couple living common law (for at least one year)
  • a couple living common law (for at least one year) and the children, if any, of either and/or both partners
  • a married couple and the children, if any, of either and/or both spouses;
  • a parent of any marital status in a one-parent family with at least one child living in the same dwelling and that child or those children.

Documentation will be required to verify your family status to be eligible for the discounted family rate.

Apartment Style – Family Approx. Square Footage Discounted Rent per Bedroom Total Rent for Two Bedrooms Maximum Occupancy
2 Bedroom – Family Discount 520 $1,269 $2,538 Family of 4*
Premium 2 Bedroom – Family Discount 600 $1,320 $2,640 Family of 4*

Please note that floor plans may vary.

A family of more than 4, must contact Residence Admissions at resadmissions@mcmaster.ca to inquire about accommodations. 

Monthly Rent Includes:

  • Fully-furnished units with double beds
  • All utilities
  • High-speed internet
  • 24/7 building security
  • Live-in McMaster residence staff
  • Use of all building amenities.

Lease lengths vary by occupancy date.

Information Box Group

2 Bedroom Apartment Click for Floor Plan

Fully-furnished, 2 Bedroom Apartment. Approximately 527 square ft. Floor plans may vary.

Premium 2 Bedroom Apartment Click for Floor Plan

Fully-furnished, Premium 2 Bedroom Apartment. Approximately 613 square ft. Floor plans may vary.

Studio Apartment

The open floor plan in our fully-furnished Studio Apartments is the perfect choice for one or two people. Spacious with modern simplicity, the large windows offer natural light at every step from the double bed to the living area and kitchen.

Apartment Style Approx. Square Footage Monthly Rent Maximum Occupancy
Basic Studio 355 $1,865 1 student or couple
Studio 333 $1,895 1 student or couple
Premium Studio 441 $1,900 1 student or couple

Please note that floor plans may vary.

Monthly Rent Includes:

  • Monthly rent includes fully-furnished unit with double bed
  • All utilities
  • High-speed internet
  • 24/7 building security
  • Live-in McMaster residence staff
  • Use of all building amenities.

Lease lengths vary by occupancy date.

Information Box Group

Basic Studio Click for Floor Plan

This fully-furnished Studio is approximately 355 square ft. Floor plans may vary.

Studio Click for Floor Plan

The fully-furnished Studio is approximately 333 square ft. Floor plans may vary.

Premium Studio Click for Floor Plan

Fully-furnished, Premium Studio. Approximately 441 square ft. Floor plans may vary.

1 Bedroom Apartment

A comfortable living space for one or two people, entering our 1 Bedroom Apartment you are welcomed by a bright, fully-furnished living room, kitchen and bathroom. Your private bedroom features a double bed, desk, and wardrobe.

Apartment Style Average Square Footage Monthly Rent Maximum Occupancy
1 Bedroom Suite 516 $2,065 1 student or couple

Please note that floor plans may vary.

Monthly Rent Includes:

  • Monthly rent includes fully-furnished unit with double bed
  • All utilities
  • High-speed internet
  • 24/7 building security
  • Live-in McMaster residence staff
  • Use of all building amenities.

Lease lengths vary by occupancy date.

Information Box Group

1 Bedroom Suite - Example 1 Click for Floor Plan

Fully-furnished, 1 Bedroom Suite. Approximately 452 square ft. Floor plans may vary.

1 Bedroom Suite - Example 2 Click for Floor Plan

Fully-furnished, 1 Bedroom Suite. Approximately 473 square ft. Floor plans may vary.

1 Bedroom Suite - Example 3 Click for Floor Plan

Fully-furnished, 1 Bedroom Suite. Approximately 538 square ft. Floor plans may vary.