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Trendy London, Ontario: family friendly and student-strong

Two hours from Toronto and Detroit, less than an hour to the beach, and right at the heart of Southwestern Ontario, London has evolved from a sleepy student town to a burgeoning mid-size city, with its own Master Plan, where families and young professionals can also find something of value.

Surrounded by agricultural farm fields, London has some distinctly suburban features, including the many parks within and around it, giving it the nickname Forest City. It’s not a huge city, so people are friendly and places easily recognizable.

This makes it a great place for young people to rent an apartment if they are completing their studies or starting their professional life. It’s also very liveable for couples looking for a safe, reliable city in which to raise their children or older seniors wanting a quieter lifestyle.

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Renting in London: cost of living

Compared to Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area, London is a very affordable city with a cost of living somewhat below that of other Canadian cities of its size.

The University of Western Ontario offers a useful guide to the cost of living for students renting an apartment in London, Ontario. For more details, from buying bus tickets to a meal out, check out Numbeo.com’s evaluation.

You can save money by moving in with a roommate. If you’re looking for rental accommodation in London, be aware of Ontario’s 2014 rent increase guidelines to know what to expect in future years.

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Renting in London, Ontario: A Basic Overview

Where to rent your apartment in London

At the heart of this friendly city are its friendly neighbourhoods. In fact, London’s neighbourhoods consist of “pockets” of smaller neighbourhoods, which encourage good relations and make for safer areas.

Central London expands into North East London, North West London, South East London, and South West London; each of these areas includes several smaller neighbourhoods.

With a population slightly higher than 366,000, it’s easy to get around to any of these areas, no matter where you decided to rent your apartment.

Within the city, you can travel using the London Transit Commission (LTC) bus services, or simply walk or cycle on designated lanes that criss-cross London’s easy grid layout. When is the next bus to your rented apartment? Check out LTC's route and schedule resources and the handy online city map.

It’s also easy to get to London, as it sits squarely on the Toronto-Chicago train lines and with its international airport. It’s within driving distance to Toronto and the US border by highway.

Renting a home in London: what to expect

London, Ontario, prides itself on being a “little big city”, open and friendly, facilitating business and entrepreneurship, and creating a good atmosphere for students and young professionals who are moving to London.

In fact, the City strives to make itself accessible and welcoming. Whether you have a pet, a family, a sweetheart, friends you want to rent with, or are by yourself, you’ll probably find it easier to make friends and contacts here than in neighbouring GTA.

When you’re renting an apartment or a house in London, the landlord may ask to do a credit check with the credit bureau, and then ask you to sign a rental agreement Before you do, make sure you follow this handy checklist and look over the apartment inside out and try to negotiate with the landlord.

Your apartment will probably already come semi-furnished (which means, refrigerator and stove), and with some London apartments, the heating and utilities will be included in the rent. Don’t forget that tenants need to get rental insurance, too!

If you’re lucky, your neighbours might help you settle in your first few days at your rental apartment. Like many who’ve come for studies or work, you may very well end up staying for the comfortable quality of life. If you decide to move before the end of your lease, make sure you find out if you can sublet your apartment or assign your lease and how much notice to give.

Tenant resources for London, Ontario

Need some help dealing with your landlord or understanding the rental agreement? Contact these agencies for help through an arbitrator:

Landlord and Tenant Board
London - Southwestern Regional Office

150 Dufferin Avenue, Suite 400

London, Ontario N6A 5N6

Fax No. 519-679-7290 or 1-888-377-8813

For students: Student Housing Mediation Services (University of Western Ontario)
Legal Aid Ontario
YourLegalRights
City of London