Housing
Options in Sarnia
International students have many options for housing in Sarnia. Select the option that best suits your current needs:
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Short-Term Housing
Upon arriving in Sarnia, international students may need temporary, short-term housing while they look for long and more permanent accommodations.
Local Hotels
The following hotels offer a 48-hour cancellation policy and flexible rescheduling option if your flight is delayed or cancelled.
- Quality Inn
- 751 Christina Street N, Sarnia ON
- Call 519-344-1157 to book a room
- Travelodge
- 1716 London Line, Sarnia ON
- Call 519-541-9400 to book a room
- Days Inn
- 505 Harbour Road, Sarnia ON
- Call 519-337-5434 to book a room
- Super 8
- 420 Christina Street N, Sarnia ON
- Call 519-337-3767 to book a room
Stay Safe
Be sure to also review the Rental Scam information. It is important to understand how to make informed decisions about where to rent as an international student.
Shared Living Options
Shared living arrangements offer costs savings, companionship, and a sense of community, making them an appealing option for many people. International students may like to explore the following shared living experiences. It's a great opportunity to immerse yourself in the community and reduce rental costs.
Find a place that's safe and affordable where you can reduce rent by assisting with household tasks.
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Long-Term Housing
Sarnia has a variety of off-campus rental options including single homes and apartments. Students wishing to live off-campus should research vacancy availability and consider having roommates to help ease the costs associated with housing. It is also quite common for students to sign at least a one year lease.
College Residence
The residence is located on campus and is a five-minute walk from classes. It is also centrally located and close to retail outlets, restaurants, movie theatres, grocery stores, and public transit. Learn more about accommodations and fees.
Rental Websites
If you're interested in living off-campus in an apartment, single family home, or condo, visit these websites to start your search:
Live, Work, Study Opportunities
Begin your studies with affordable accommodation and a high paying part-time job by living and working at Vision Nursing Home in Sarnia.
In partnership with Vision Nursing Home, Lambton College offers students a unique opportunity to gain industry relevant employment experience in our community. Vision Nursing Home is looking for Personal Support Workers and Resident Support Aides. Interested students must hold a Nursing degree from their home country.
Gagandeep took advantage of the Live, Work Study opportunity at Vision Nursing Home - hear how she liked it.
Rental Scam Alert
Rental scams are real, so we caution our students to make informed decisions about where to rent. Follow these five steps to protect yourself from rental scams:
- Never Deal in Cash - Never pay with case, or hard-to-race equivalents such as bitcoin because it is impossible to track.
- Never rent without seeing the property - visit in-person or have someone you trust see the property before signing a lease or making a payment.
- Speak to current tenants - currently occupied units are far less likely to be fraudulent.
- Demand a written lease - a written lease that includes the landlord's name, helps to prevent fraud and outlines the rights and responsibilities of both the tenant and the landlord.
- Be careful of rental rates that are too good to be true - do basic research on current rental prices in the area.
Let Rob Tuer talk to you about avoiding a rental scam.
Contact Us
If you're not sure which option is best for your particular circumstance, we can help.
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