Is there student housing available near downtown London Ontario?

Yes. 379 Simcoe Street in Old South / near-downtown London (N6B 1J8) has a 4-bedroom house ($2,600/mo) and private rooms ($800/mo). 10-minute walk to London Via Rail. Best transit access to Western University (25–30 min) and Fanshawe College (30–35 min) of all our properties.

Why does downtown London have the highest percentage of renters?

76% of downtown London households are renters (Statistics Canada via HoodQ), driven by the high proportion of young residents (33% aged 20–29), students from both Western University and Fanshawe College's downtown campus, and professionals working in the central business district.

What is the London Via Rail station and how close is it?

London Via Rail station on York Street connects London to Toronto (approximately 2 hours), Windsor (approximately 1.5 hours), and Sarnia. 379 Simcoe Street is 10 minutes walk to the station, according to walkscore.com (accessed June 2026).

How does downtown London transit compare to other areas?

Downtown London has 138 LTC stops and is home to the LTC's central terminal — the highest transit connectivity in the city. 28% of residents walk or bike to work (Statistics Canada via HoodQ) — the highest of any neighbourhood researched. This is the best public transit location among our properties.

Downtown London · Old South · N6B · Transit Hub · Via Rail

Student Rentals Near
Downtown London, Ontario

Our downtown-area rental on Simcoe Street offers the best transit access of all our properties — 25–30 min to Western, 30–35 min to Fanshawe, and 10 min walk to London Via Rail. 76% of the adjacent downtown zone is renter-occupied. The youngest neighbourhood profile in London (33% aged 20–29).

52/100

Walk Score (379 Simcoe)

28%

Walk/bike commuters (area)

76%

Renter households (area)

10 min

Via Rail walk time

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Available Rentals in Downtown London, London Ontario

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About Downtown London, London Ontario

The Old South / downtown London area on Simcoe Street is London's most transit-connected rental location. 76% of the adjacent downtown zone is renter-occupied (Statistics Canada via HoodQ). 33% of residents are aged 20–29 — the youngest demographic of any neighbourhood we operate in. 28% walk or bike to work — the highest in London. The LTC downtown terminal is London's central transit hub, providing connections to all routes across the city. 138 transit stops in the zone. London Via Rail station (Toronto ~2hr, Windsor ~1.5hr) is 10 minutes walk from 379 Simcoe St.

76%

Renter households

138

LTC transit stops

30–35 min transit

Fanshawe transit

25–30 min transit

Western transit

Source: Statistics Canada via hoodq.com/explore/london-on/east-f; walkscore.com — accessed 2026-06-06

Getting to Western University & Fanshawe College

To Fanshawe College

30–35 min transit

1001 Fanshawe College Blvd, London ON

To Western University

25–30 min transit

1151 Richmond St, London ON

LTC Routes Serving Downtown London

LTC downtown terminal (all routes)Route 2 (Oxford)Via Rail London (10 min walk)

Downtown London is the LTC hub — best city-wide connectivity. Via Rail London (10 min walk from Simcoe St) connects to Toronto (~2hr), Windsor (~1.5hr).

Source: hoodq.com/explore/london-on/east-f; walkscore.com Via Rail distance

Amenities & Recreation in Downtown London

Commercial

— Covent Garden Market (downtown)
— Dundas Street retail corridor
— Budweiser Gardens vicinity

Parks

— Rowntree Park (Thames River)
— Victoria Park
— Thames Valley Parkway

Recreation

— Museum London
— Grand Theatre
— Downtown entertainment district

Source: hoodq.com/explore/london-on/east-f + walkscore.com

Secondary Schools Serving Downtown London

Central Secondary School (TVDSB)
H.B. Beal Secondary School (TVDSB)
Catholic Central High School (LDCSB)

Fraser Institute ratings not confirmed in live research. Verify at fraserinstitute.org.

Source: hoodq.com/explore/london-on/east-f — accessed 2026-06-06

Ontario Tenant Rights

All rentals in Downtown London, London Ontario are governed by the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (Ontario). We use the Ontario Standard Lease — Standard Form 2229E — for every tenancy. Disputes are handled by the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB), London Region. Both international and domestic students are fully protected under Ontario law.

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Other Available Rentals in London, Ontario

HouseAvailable July 2026

Argyle / East London

House

3 Bed

3 bed2 bath

🎓 Fanshawe: 20–25 min transit🏛️ Western: 35–40 min transit

In-suite laundry
Backyard
Parking (1 spot)
Updated kitchen

Pricing available upon request

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Private RoomAvailable July 2026

Argyle / East London

Private Room

Shared Room

1 bath

🎓 Fanshawe: 20–25 min transit🏛️ Western: 35–40 min transit

Private room
Furnished
Shared laundry
Shared backyard

Pricing available upon request

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What you get

Same-day response
Ontario Standard Lease (Form 2229E)
Digital e-signature
RTA compliant terms

Neighbourhood Snapshot

Walk Score (379 Simcoe)52/100

Walk/bike commuters (area)28%

Renter households (area)76%

Via Rail walk time10 min

To Fanshawe30–35 min transit

To Western25–30 min transit

Source: walkscore.com — 379 Simcoe St, accessed 2026-06-06

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