Find a home you can afford

SpacesShared is a platform that allows Students interested in homesharing to find safe and affordable housing so that they can focus on their academic success.

Rent from a verified host. Average Rent of $500 - $850 per month

Sign up as a Student
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Things to Remember

Tenant Insurance

Students must provide proof of tenant insurance before move-in.

Background Check

Students who have resided in Canada for more than one year must complete an Enhanced Criminal Background check through the platform.

Agreement

First and last month's rent due within ten days of signing homeshare agreement.

Payments

All payments securely processed by SpacesShared.

Find a place that feels like home

SpacesShared knows how important it is for Students to have safe affordable housing near their post-secondary institute. Our platform is designed to match you with compatible Hosts that have been verified and received a background check so that when you move in, you can focus on succeeding at school.

Well Matched

SpacesShared uses a sophisticated matching algorithm and real human support staff to create a space where compatible Students and older adult Hosts can match with each other. Our goal is to create connection, comfort, and community.

Helper's Discount

Some hosts choose to offer a Helper's Discount for students who are interested in helping out around the house in exchange for a discount in rent. The platform lets students choose specific tasks they'd be open to assisting with.

Verified Host

SpacesShared verifies the identity of each Host, the address of the home, and confirms that the Host lives in the home. Prior to finalizing a homesharing agreement SpacesShared conducts a criminal background check on each Host.

Student and older adult connecting at home

Get matched with the perfect Host

  1. 1

    Register & Verify

    Register for free, fill out your profile, and begin the verification process.

  2. 2

    Match with Hosts

    Once our matching magic happens, connect, chat, and virtually meet with prospective Hosts.

  3. 3

    Agreement

    Finalize your agreement in the platform.

  4. 4

    Payments

    Set up your deposit and monthly payments in the platform.

  5. 5

    Check-ins

    We check in with you on moving day, one week after move in, and monthly thereafter.

Our platform walks with you every step of the way, from sign-up to move-in and beyond.

Trust & Safety

Safety is Our Priority

At SpacesShared we value the safety of our Hosts and Guests. The SpacesShared team is with you every step of the way.

Background check required on all Hosts and Guests
Host identification and address verified
Student identity and proof of enrolment verified
All communication from within the platform
Older adult smiling warmly at home — SpacesShared safety
Verified & trustedEvery host and guest

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SpacesShared?

SpacesShared is a platform where hosts can list their spare bedrooms and guests can rent them. The platform uses an AI based advanced matching algorithm to match up the right guests with the hosts. The platform is a fully functional system where the entire process from getting details of the property, having a conversation with the host, making a rental contract, making monthly payments and giving feedback, can all be done within the safety of the platform.

What is a Host account?

A Host account is an account created by a user who has a spare bedroom in the house they are living in and would like to invite a guest/student to live with them for a monthly payment.

Hosts can list their spare bedroom on SpacesShared where Students/Guests can view their listing, reach out and chat in the platform, and enter into a homesharing agreement.

What is a listing?

A listing is the advertisement for the property in which the bedrooms that you would like to rent are located. In completing your listing, you will have the opportunity to outline details like your guest policy, allergies, house rules, and other preferences.

Are background checks part of the process?

All Hosts and adults living in the property being listed must complete a criminal background check through SpacesShared.

All Guests who have spent more than one year in Canada must complete a criminal background check through SpacesShared.

How do I get help or contact the SpacesShared team?

You can click on Contact Us located at the end of every web page to find our telephone number and email address. We will get back to you as soon as possible.

For additional frequently asked questions and guides you can click on the host and guest resources once you are logged into the SpacesShared platform.