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The intelligence platform for student housing

We show you what to build, how to price it, and who to market to. Backed by 6,000+ student surveys across 16 Canadian markets.

We've worked with industry leading teams

Greystar
Forum
Nicola Wealth
NADG
Toboggan
Gen Squeeze
How It Works

The deal model your spreadsheet can't build

Three integrated tools that follow your project from site selection to lease-up.

studenthaus.com/app/simulations
123 University Ave
Victoria, BC
78Score
Rent / bed
$1,200
current
Top Personas
#1
Social
24%
#2
Self-Starters
20%
#3
Aspiring
16%
#4
First-Years
14%
-$150drag to explore+$150

Current pricing is balanced across your top 4 personas

1

Site Selection

Score any address on student demand instantly. Slide rent to find where demand drops off, before you make an offer.

2

Development Planning

See which unit types absorb fastest and find the rent sweet spot. A $75/bed shift across 200 beds is $180K/year.

3

Leasing Strategy

Who to target, where to reach them, what to say. See how your leasing playbook shifts at different price points.

Use Cases

Built for how you actually work

Whether you're acquiring a site or filling a building, the data is the same.

Unit Mix Planning

See which units absorb fastest before you pour concrete. Building the wrong mix means empty units at $1,500/month each.

Site Selection

Score any address on student demand before you make an offer. Know which student segments fit your location and price point.

AI Search

Ask any question about student housing in plain English. Get answers backed by 6,000+ survey responses.

Market Comparison

Compare cities side-by-side on 90+ metrics. Find markets where demand outpaces supply and students are underserved.

Pricing Strategy

Find the rent sweet spot per unit type. A $75/bed adjustment across 200 beds is $180K/year you might be leaving on the table.

Custom Surveys

Run your own student housing surveys. Benchmark responses against the national dataset instantly.

Custom Reports

Need a custom demand study?

Our research team delivers institutional-quality market studies, feasibility analyses, and demand reports, backed by proprietary student data and expert review.

Demand Study

Victoria, BC · PBSA

Enrollment Growth+12.4%
Off-Campus Demand6,200
Rent Tolerance$1,310/bed
Political Approval84%
Strong fundamentals — high conviction site

6,039 responses

Research

Get the full report

Explore how Canadian students live and what they want from their housing, plus actionable recommendations for developers and policymakers.

  • Executive Summary & Key Findings
  • National Housing Preferences Analysis
  • Opportunities & Recommendations
State of Canadian Student Living 2026
30+ pages • 25+ charts • 6k+ responses
Download Free Report
Comprehensive Data

Everything you need to know

From unit preferences to neighbourhood rankings, filtered by city and demographic

Housing Preferences

  • Unit size preferences
  • Lease length
  • Openness to roommates
  • Housing type

Financial Profile

  • Rent budgets
  • Family support
  • Student debt
  • Overall affordability

Amenity Rankings

  • Building amenities
  • Suite features
  • Willingness to pay
  • Students' priorities

Location Intelligence

  • Neighbourhood rankings
  • Commute preferences
  • Transportation options
  • Proximity to campus

Your next project starts here

Score sites, optimize pricing, and build leasing strategies. All from one platform, free to start.

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