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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.
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.
TAP TO VIEW RATES
FALL 2016 - SPRING 2017
DORMITORY RATES (PER TERM)
PARKING RATES
ROOM TYPE
DOUBLE
(per person)
(per person)
SINGLE
LARGE SINGLE
280 Phillip Street
$1,579
$2,019
$2,615
139 University Ave W
n/a
$2,173
n/a
280 Phillip Street
$1,325
$1,716
$1,905
139 University Ave W
n/a
$1,861
n/a
280 Phillip Street
$992
$1,355
$1,614
139 University Ave W
n/a
$1,520
n/a
PARKING RATES
UNDER GROUND
ABOVE GROUND
One Term
Residents
$130
$100
Non-Residents
$200
$125
One Month
Residents
n/a
$40
Non-Residents
n/a
$40
Two Weeks
Residents
n/a
$30
Non-Residents
n/a
$30
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
Studio
$675
1 Bedroom
• Additional $150 for double occupancy
• Additional $150 for double occupancy
$750
2 Bedroom
$650
3 Bedroom
$600
4 Bedroom
$600
268 PHILLIP STREET
SINGLE ROOMS WITHIN 3 & 4 BEDROOM APARTMENTS
SINGLE ROOMS WITHIN 3 & 4 BEDROOM APARTMENTS
3 Bedroom
No Balcony$460
With Balcony$471
4 Bedroom
No Balcony$467
With Balcony$476
Bedroom furniture can be provided in 4 bedroom apartments at a cost of $25 per month.
268 PHILLIP STREET
3 & 4 BEDROOM WHOLE APARTMENTS
3 & 4 BEDROOM WHOLE APARTMENTS
3 Bedroom
No Balcony$1,443
With Balcony$1,473
4 Bedroom
No Balcony$1,896
With Balcony$1,936
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 September, January, and May. Apartment style housing is available for 1-year contracts starting in September. Some short-term dormitory contracts may be available upon request.
Dormitory style housing is available for 4 month contracts starting September, January, and May. Apartment style housing is available for 1-year contracts starting in September. Some short-term dormitory contracts may be available upon request.
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.