Why stay at Tartu College Student Residence:

  • Most affordable private rooms in downtown Toronto - rooms starting at $1055!
  • Monthly payment plan - no large upfront payments!
  • No mandatory meal plans - option to cook for yourself in our shared kitchens or eat out - you choose!
  • Great downtown Toronto location - close to University of Toronto & steps from public transit (next to Spadina station)
  • All essentials inlcuded - bed, desk, fast wifi, utilities 

Standard Suite

Room in a Standard Suite 

All essentials included: bed, desk, chair, closet space, wifi, utilities, central heating.*
Suite shared with up to 5 other students
Shared kitchen with appliances, designated mini-fridge
2.5 bathrooms
Cozy vibes
Ceiling Fan
Private room: $1055 /month

Other room options:
Standard Corner $1110 /month
Standard Corner XL $1190 /month
Standard Double-Shared $665 /person per month


🎥Take a video tour of the standard suite!

* Room layouts and storage sizes vary throughout the building, the photos do not represent all rooms in detail.

Premium Suite

Room in a Premium Suite 

All essentials included: bed, desk, chair, closet space, wifi, utilities, heating and air conditioning.*
Suite shared with up to 5 other students
Shared kitchen with appliances and fridge
2.5 bathrooms
Modern feel
Private AC
Private room: $1335 /month

Other room option:
Premium Corner $1400 /month




🎥Take a video tour of the premium suite here!

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   Tartu College Other Residences
Best price for a private room in Downtown Toronto 💵  ✅

Private room in our standard suite for $1055 per month!

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Private rooms starting at $1400.

Flexible terms and conditions 📝

Stay with us during school breaks and summer term. 

Flexible cancellation policy.

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Most residences require you to vacate for school breaks and summer term. 

High application and cancellation fees.

No mandatory meal plans 🍔  ✅

We let our students decide! Cook for yourself in our shared kitchens, order take-away, eat out or in Masters Buffeteria downstairs (optional meal plans available).

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Most other student residences force you to take a mandatory meal plan - which takes the total cost of staying there well over $2000. Not to mention you’re stuck with their cafeteria food 3x a day for 8 or 12 months. Not with us!

Monthly payment plan 💰   ✅

At Tartu you pay monthly for your stay and we only request a 1 month deposit to complete your reservation.

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Most other student residences require you to pay for the whole school year in either 2 or 3 large installments (this could be from $6000-$8000 per installment!)

Modern amenities 🏋️‍♀️  ❌
Our amenities are limited to essential student needs only in order to keep the fees as low as possible.
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The cost of additional amenities like gym and lounge comes at an extra price and out of your pocket!



Tartu rooms are move-in ready:

  • Fully furnished
  • Bedding and linen service available
  • On-site laundry
  • Housekeeping service for shared areas
  • Equipped shared kitchens
  • Personal AC in Premium Suites
  • Individual locking bedroom doors

Other great perks:

  • On-site restaurant
  • Paid garage parking for cars ($200) and bicyicles ($10/month) available
  • 24/7 Front Desk
  • Laundry room by Coinamatic
  • Photocopier/printer/scanner in the lobby
  • Luggage storage ($8/month for each box or medium suitcase plus $20 administration fee)
  • Steps to public transit, grocery stores, pharmacy, banks, cafes etc (see map below!)

We have successfully kept our building and residents safe during the Covid-19 pandemic with effective cleaning and safety practices.




What our residents are saying about us:


Sarah Sopo: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Tartu has been my home for the majority of my university years and it’s been great. The apartments have everything you need, including cozy private bedrooms and large kitchens where there’s plenty of space to cook with your roommates. Cleaning service of the common areas in the apartments is included in your rent which is unheard of. The location is perfect as it’s walking distance from both Spadina and St George subway station, as well as Metro for groceries. And above all, the staff is amazing - from day one I always felt that my best interest was in heart. There’s always someone to turn to whether you need something fixed in your apartment or if there’s any other concerns. And it’s probably one of the most affordable accommodations one can find in downtown Toronto these days. Would definitely recommend!

Edith Hughes: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This is my second summer at Tartu. Room is in great locale to get down to research at University of Toronto libraries. Office staff keep everyone informed about events in posted notices. Front desk staff are there 24/7 and always helpful, especially with the summer student groups who come to learn english - perhaps often their first time away from home? And cleaning staff do a terrific job. Quiet, clean, considerate place to stay. Worth every penny.

Noelia Sánchez López: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Friendly staff. Feels like home: cozy and fully equipped. Lovely views. Perfect location. Nice and lovely atmosphere both in residence and cafeteria.



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We are looking forward to having you here at Tartu!