Renting near UNB and STU on College Hill

What the area is

College Hill is the rise above downtown Fredericton where the University of New Brunswick (UNB) and St. Thomas University (STU) sit side by side. Downtown is close by, and so is the riverfront.

Typical housing

Near the universities you will often find student-oriented rentals: older houses divided into apartments, multi-bedroom units for sharing, and smaller apartments. Some are let by the room and some as a whole unit, so ask which applies. Leases sometimes follow the academic year, but that depends on the landlord.

Who it tends to suit

Students, and university staff and faculty who want a short walk to campus. Expect a livelier atmosphere during the academic year than in more residential parts of the city.

What is nearby

• The University of New Brunswick and St. Thomas University campuses
• Downtown Fredericton, with Queen Street and the Boyce Farmers Market
• The riverfront trail

What to check when viewing a rental here

• Check the lease start and end dates against your academic term, and ask whether subletting is allowed.
• If you are sharing, ask whether the lease is per room or for the whole unit, and what that means if a roommate leaves.
• Ask whether the unit is furnished and what that includes.
• Ask how heat and internet are handled between the tenants, and what the rent covers.
• Listen for noise from neighbouring units and the street.
• Ask about parking, and whether you would need any permit.

For the general steps, see renting in Fredericton. You can also browse apartments for rent in Fredericton or houses for rent in Fredericton.