Student Living at Waverley

Everything you need to know about renting at Waverley, Toronto’s most awarded boutique rental community, steps from campus and designed for how students actually live. Waverley is the closest boutique rental community to U of T's St. George Campus, a 166-unit building at College & Spadina, purpose-built for the way students actually live. Whether you're an undergrad, grad student, medical resident, or international student, here's everything you've been Googling.

FAQs for U of T Students

Absolutely. Waverley's proximity to U of T's medical precinct – with major teaching hospitals including Toronto General, Mount Sinai, and SickKids all within walking distance – makes it an ideal base for medical students and residents. Graduate students appreciate the 24-hour study space, Gigabit Internet, and the ability to walk to Robarts or the Medical Sciences Building in under 10 minutes.

Waverley is particularly well-suited for international students. Furnished suite options remove the burden of sourcing furniture from scratch. The 24/7 concierge team provides on-the-ground support. Waverley also partners with Beacon, offering newcomer-focused financial services – including opening a Canadian bank account digitally, paying international bills, and transferring funds to Canada – plus up to $100 cash back on initial purchases.

The College & Spadina area is one of Toronto's most lively, well-lit, and student-populated neighbourhoods. The constant presence of students, residents, and late-night foot traffic makes it a comfortable area to walk at any hour. As a purpose-built rental building, Waverley also features 24/7 concierge, keyless smart locks, and secured access throughout.

All suites include complimentary Rogers Ignite™ Gigabit Internet — up to 1 Gbps download with unlimited usage. That's fast enough for multiple simultaneous 4K streams, large file uploads, Zoom calls with your thesis supervisor, and online exams without a hint of lag. No extra monthly bill.

10 DEAN is a third-wave café and cocktail bar built directly into Waverley's residential lobby – grab an espresso before your 9am class or a cocktail after your last exam. As a resident, you’ll also get discounted access to Waverley’s third wave café and bar, 10 DEAN.

The Gallery is Waverley's 24-hour co-working space — designed specifically for studying, group work, and late-night grind sessions. It features comfortable seating, private study booths, curated art, and fast Rogers Ignite™ Gigabit Internet. It's available around the clock, so early mornings before 8am lectures and post-midnight essay sessions are both covered.

In addition to U of T St. George, Waverley is within easy reach of OCAD University (Ontario College of Art & Design, a 15-minute walk south), George Brown College, and Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), accessible by the College streetcar in under 20 minutes.

Roughly 10 minutes on foot. Head north on Spadina to Harbord, then east onto campus. It's a straightforward walk through the St. George neighbourhood – past cafés and green space – and a pleasant way to start a study day.

Waverley sits at 484 Spadina Avenue, at the corner of College & Spadina – just a 5–8 minute walk from the heart of U of T's St. George campus. Key destinations like Robarts Library, Sidney Smith Hall, the Medical Sciences Building, and University College are all within a comfortable stroll.

For context: many U of T on-campus residences are farther from some lecture halls than Waverley is.