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ABOUT
WCRI is one of the largest student housing co-operatives in North America, and continues to be a co-operative inspiration to students everywhere.
What started with a small group, has grown into housing for over 700 resident members. The success of WCRI proves that co-operatives are able to adapt to the changing economic, political, and social currents of society.
What started with a small group, has grown into housing for over 700 resident members. The success of WCRI proves that co-operatives are able to adapt to the changing economic, political, and social currents of society.
BENEFITS
Live Close• Just a 5 minute walk to both UW and WLU!
Non-Profit• Earnings go back to our student community!
Save Money• Save thousands, compared to other off-campus housing!
Community• The most active student housing community in Waterloo!
Self Governed• Co-operative housing means YOU have a voice!
Rewards• Members earn great rewards for attending community events!
VALUES
We are committed to providing exceptional accommodation, and related services, to students while developing a socially, environmentally, and financially responsible community that embodies, and is governed
by, co-operative values.
These values are self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity, and solidarity. We believe in honesty, openness, social responsibility and caring for others.
These values are self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity, and solidarity. We believe in honesty, openness, social responsibility and caring for others.
HOUSING
WCRI's housing is comfortable, secure and affordable. We offer a variety of housing options including dormitory style rooms, studio and 1 to 4 bedroom apartments.
WCRI is located across the road from UW, and a five-minute walk from WLU. Grocery, entertainment, health and public transport amenities are conveniently located nearby.
Click Here to view Sublet Opportunities.
Click Here for a Virtual Tour of 268 Phillip St. Apartments
Click Here for a Virtual Tour of 280 Phillip St. Apartments
WCRI is located across the road from UW, and a five-minute walk from WLU. Grocery, entertainment, health and public transport amenities are conveniently located nearby.
Click Here to view Sublet Opportunities.
Click Here for a Virtual Tour of 268 Phillip St. Apartments
Click Here for a Virtual Tour of 280 Phillip St. Apartments
TAP TO VIEW RATES
FALL 2018 - SPRING 2019
DORMITORY RATES (PER TERM)
PARKING RATES
ROOM TYPE
DOUBLE
(per person)
(per person)
SINGLE
LARGE SINGLE
280 Phillip Street
$1,691
$2,141
$2,749
139 University Ave W
n/a
$2,320
n/a
280 Phillip Street
$1,433
$1,832
$2,025
139 University Ave W
n/a
$1,998
n/a
280 Phillip Street
$1,093
$1,463
$1,728
139 University Ave W
n/a
$1,647
n/a
PARKING RATES
UNDER GROUND
ABOVE GROUND
One Term
Residents
$175
$125
Non-Residents
n/a
Spring: $200
Fall/Winter: $225
Fall/Winter: $225
One Month
Residents
n/a
$50
Non-Residents
n/a
$50
Two Weeks
Residents
n/a
$25
Non-Residents
n/a
$25
Underground parking available at 280 Phillip Street; Above ground parking available at 268 & 280 Phillip Street and 139 Unversity Ave W.
APARTMENT RATES (PER MONTH)
280 PHILLIP STREET
SINGLE ROOMS WITHIN 1 - 4 BEDROOM APARTMENTS
SINGLE ROOMS WITHIN 1 - 4 BEDROOM APARTMENTS
1 YEAR CONTRACT
8 MONTH CONTRACT
Studio
$945
n/a
1 Bedroom
• Additional $200 for double occupancy
• Additional $200 for double occupancy
$1,145
n/a
2 Bedroom
$795
n/a
3 Bedroom
$725
n/a
4 Bedroom
$725
n/a
268 PHILLIP STREET
SINGLE ROOMS WITHIN 3 & 4 BEDROOM APARTMENTS
SINGLE ROOMS WITHIN 3 & 4 BEDROOM APARTMENTS
1 YEAR CONTRACT
8 MONTH CONTRACT
3 Bedrm - single level - furnished
$560
$700
4 Bedroom - single level - furnished
$550
$690
3 or 4 Bedrm - split level - per room
• Depending on room size
• Depending on room size
$570 &
$580
$580
$710 &
$720
$720
268 PHILLIP STREET
WHOLE 3 & 4 BEDROOM APARTMENTS
WHOLE 3 & 4 BEDROOM APARTMENTS
1 YEAR CONTRACT
8 MONTH CONTRACT
3 Bedroom - split level - whole apt
$1,730
$2,150
4 Bedroom - split level - whole apt
$2,300
$2,860
Rent amounts are for the entire apartment, divided equally amongst roommates.
FALL 2019 - SPRING 2020
DORMITORY RATES (PER TERM)
ROOM TYPE
DOUBLE
(per person)
(per person)
SINGLE
LARGE SINGLE
280 Phillip Street
$1,740
$2,203
$2,828
139 University Ave W
n/a
$2,387
n/a
280 Phillip Street
$1,554
$1,965
$2,163
139 University Ave W
n/a
$2,135
n/a
280 Phillip Street
$1,205
$1,585
$1,858
139 University Ave W
n/a
$1,774
n/a
APARTMENT RATES (PER MONTH)
PLEASE NOTE: We have started construction on Phase 2 of the new Apartment building at 280 Phillip Street. For this reason,
we are currently not allotting rooms in the 280 Phillip Street Dormitories that directly face the construction site for
Winter 2019. You still may experience some noise in the 280 Phillip Dormitories between the hours of 7am and 5pm.
280 PHILLIP STREET
SINGLE ROOMS WITHIN 1 - 4 BEDROOM APARTMENTS
SINGLE ROOMS WITHIN 1 - 4 BEDROOM APARTMENTS
1 YEAR CONTRACT
8 MONTH CONTRACT
Studio
$972
n/a
1 Bedroom
• Additional $200 for double occupancy
• Additional $200 for double occupancy
$1,178
n/a
2 Bedroom
$818
n/a
3 Bedroom
$746
n/a
4 Bedroom
$746
n/a
268 PHILLIP STREET
SINGLE ROOMS WITHIN 3 & 4 BEDROOM APARTMENTS
SINGLE ROOMS WITHIN 3 & 4 BEDROOM APARTMENTS
1 YEAR CONTRACT
8 MONTH CONTRACT
3 Bedroom - per room
$597
$741
4 Bedroom - per room
$597
$741
268 PHILLIP STREET
WHOLE 3 & 4 BEDROOM APARTMENTS
WHOLE 3 & 4 BEDROOM APARTMENTS
1 YEAR CONTRACT
8 MONTH CONTRACT
3 Bedroom - split level - whole apt
$1,791
$2,223
4 Bedroom - split level - whole apt
$2,388
$2,964
Rent amounts are for the entire apartment, divided equally amongst roommates.
APPLY
We accept applications, from students, year round, with three allotment periods during the academic year.
Dormitory style housing is available for 4 month contracts starting in September, January and May, short-term contracts may be available upon request.
Apartments style housing is available for 1-year contracts starting in September. 8 month contracts are available for apartments at 268 Phillip Street.
Dormitory style housing is available for 4 month contracts starting in September, January and May, short-term contracts may be available upon request.
Apartments style housing is available for 1-year contracts starting in September. 8 month contracts are available for apartments at 268 Phillip Street.
CONTACT
Does living in an engaging, affordable, co-operative environment, just minutes from campus sound perfect to you? Feel free to forward your questions & comments.