Housing for students and visitors

There are lots of options for places to stay in Abbotsford. Students can choose from Lá:lem te Baker, our on-campus housing, or private accommodations off-campus. Visitors can stay at local hotels or rent furnished homes.

Our team can help you as you transition to Canada, be it immigration, study visas, medical insurance, housing, or more. To speak to a Settlement and Immigration Advisor, please email STEP@ufv.ca.

Where to live

Living on-campus keeps things simple. You are near your classes and amenities like the library, your food is prepared for you, and you will get to know other students easily.

Living off-campus gives you some flexibility. You can live with a Canadian host family or in your own rental apartment. Note that apartments may be furnished or unfurnished.

On-campus housing at UFV

Our on-campus housing is known as Lá:lem te Baker (Baker House). It is a “home away from home” for students from across Canada and around the world.

Lá:lem te Baker is on the Abbotsford campus, so your classes are close by. The on-campus housing has Wi-Fi and study rooms where you can work or study together with your classmates.

Additionally, your neighbours are other students who you will see every day. With common kitchens in Lá:lem te Baker, or sharing a meal in the cafeteria (in a different building), you have lots of opportunities to meet UFV community members.

Lá:lem te Baker is also near a number of campus amenities, including the:

Library
Writing Centre
Math Centre
Assessment Centre
Student Services
Student Activity Centre
Educational Technology Services (ETS)/Media Centre
Computer labs

Learn more about our on-campus housing, Lá:lem te Baker.
Lá:lem te Baker information for parents.

Apply to live at Lá:lem te Baker

Lá:lem te Baker mailing address

University of the Fraser Valley – Lá:lem te Baker
33844 King Road
Abbotsford, BC
Canada V2S 7M8

Off-campus housing at UFV

UFV assumes no responsibility for agreements about off-campus housing made between students and landlords. We do not screen, inspect, warrant, or approve any landlord, student, or accommodation provided through the rental listing services listed on this page.

Know your renter rights

The Government of B.C. has information for anyone renting an apartment, suite, or room at its Residential tenancies web page.

Preventing fraud

Unfortunately, rental scams do exist. You can learn how to identify potential rental scams:

Rental scams (RCMP)
Residential rental scams (Vancouver Police Department)

Finding a place to rent

Students often find rental properties through online sources such as:

Facebook Marketplace

Craigslist: apartments for rent

Craigslist: rooms for rent

Canadian Homestay Network
Kijiji
PadMapper
Salvation Army - scroll down to the Available Housing section and click “Download List.”

You or someone you know and trust should always view the unit in-person (or at the very least via video call) before signing an agreement or paying any money.

Free Legal Advice for Renters

Below are two organizations that provide free legal assistance for renters covered under the Residential Tenancy Act, include dispute settlements between tenants and landlords.

Please note there may be a delay of a few business days before you hear back from the legal team at either of the below resources.

Residential Tenancy Program

TRAC Legal Representation

604-255-0546

1:00pm to 5:00pm Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri

5:30pm - 8:30pm Wednesdays