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1-2 rooms or house share in Kitchener Century home-New Bathroom!

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Rates from CAD $750 | Monthly

House | Private Space | House Sitting Requested
Available Dates:
From September 1, 2026 until August 31, 2027

Description

Looking for a quiet place to study or finish your thesis? Just moved to town and need a landing place? Here a few days a week or for a limited time? Need a chemical-scent free home? If you are mature and responsible, my furnished place could be for you. Immigrants, refugees, and international students welcome. Perfect for a visiting scholar, post-doc, or new faculty member. Please read the whole add before responding, thanks! Pricing: • Furnished 2nd floor bedroom, $800 / month (9’x11’ with closet) • Attic bedroom/ office $750 / month (8’x20’, desk, no closet) • 2.5 rooms plus own bathroom (house share), $1250/month • Extra (related or partner) person: $250/month • Possible discount for cat and dog care while I’m away • This is a roomer agreement, not an Ontario Lease The home offers: • Shared kitchen and dining room • New bathroom (Schellenberg Construction) and front living room for renter’s exclusive use • Chef’s kitchen with professional gas range and lots of storage • No parking, parking for rent nearby for $80/month • Midtown location close to grocery store, iON, GRT, Go trains and busses all transit, and 2 car-share cars; • Front porch and front yard rain/perennial garden • Small, green, private backyard with hammock and dining table • Small side kitchen garden; space in front for more veggies • A cheerful cat who doesn’t get on zoom calls and a large, friendly dog • Wonderful neighbours and neighbourhood Requirements: • No chemically scented personal or cleaning products • No smokers or vapers • Secure employment/income/funding commensurate with the rent costs • References, including employment, personal, and pet care if applicable • Must be responsible, responsive, and authentically willing to help around the house • No additional pets (sorry) • Fluent in English or another language we both speak • Sort food waste and recycle, and take reasonable care to be water and energy efficient

Private Space Offered

Bedrooms
2

Bathrooms
1

Offices
1

Size
350 ft2

Suited For
2

Property Type
House

Comments: Furnished bedroom plus attic office/bedroom. Own bathroom for renters. Share kitchen and dining room. Share front parlour/office with other renter and cat.

Availability

From September 1, 2026 until August 31, 2027

Minimum Stay

4 Months | Dates are flexible for this listing

Location

Private Space in a House in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

Closest University

Wilfrid Laurier University Waterloo Campus

Nearby Universities
University of Waterloo | Conestoga College Kitchener - Doon Campus | Conestoga College - Kitchener Downtown | Conestoga College Waterloo Campus
Neighborhood

Midtown East

Nearby Cities

Kitchener | Cambridge | Waterloo

Comments: Easy transit to all universities and colleges. Near off-road bike route to Laurier and Waterloo. Walk to Perimeter Institute or CIGI. Rent nearly parking for $80/month.

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Off Campus
  • Walk to Campus
  • Bike to Campus
  • Urban
  • Writer's Sanctuary
  • Historic Home
  • Architectural Gem
  • Near Park
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Neighborhood School
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Rental Rates and Terms

Rates from CAD $750 Monthly | Negotiable

Utilities are included

A cleaning service is included

Comments: Attic $750, 2nd floor bedroom, $800, both rooms, $1250

Considerations

The home is not suitable for young kids

Pets are not allowed

Smoking is not allowed

A car is not available

Comments: Car share across the street. Rent parking nearby for $80/month. No onsite or on street parking. Close to all transit including trains and buses to Guelph and Toronto. Sorry, no additional pets.

House Sitting

I am looking for help while I am away

I would like help with my pet(s)

Must love pets! Quiet, friendly cat, who does not get on zoom calls, and large, friendly dog. Possible rent discount for dog and cat sitting when I'm away,

I would like help with mail and deliveries

Collect mail and any packages from front porch, only when I'm not home.

I would like help with plants or garden

Water outdoor container plants in summer, water vegetables outdoors if needed, water indoor plants. You can help plant veggies in spring and eat herbs and veggies

Comments: Handle recycling, green bin, and trash when I'm away. Help with any tasks around the house that are easier with 2 people, like changing light bulbs, bringing in patio furniture, water softener salt

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Wi-Fi

Printer

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Backyard

Accessibility

Stairs

Temperature Control

Air Conditioning

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Comments: Front porch for relaxing in perennial garden and chatting with neighbours. Back patio and side veggie garden. Quiet house, good for private zoom / work meetings. Great place for those new to town.

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