Welcome to MEDShousing.com, Newly Accepted Medical Students! 🎉
Congratulations on beginning your journey as part of MEDS 2029 (and Meds 2028 for McMaster and Calgary!). One of the first challenges you'll face as a new medical student is finding reliable, affordable housing near medical schools, teaching hospitals, and clinical placements.
That's exactly why MEDShousing.com was created—by members of the medical community who understand how stressful it is to balance housing, call schedules, clinical duties, exams, and real life.
Why Use MEDShousing.com?
🏠 Housing for Every Stage of Training
Whether you need short-term rentals for electives and away rotations or longer stays during clerkship and residency, MEDShousing.com offers furnished and unfurnished rentals across Canada.
🌆 Urban & Rural Options
From large city hospitals to rural placements, you can search for housing near teaching hospitals, community clinics, and residency training sites—all in one place.
🔑 Easy Listing Tools
Students can:
Rent out their room while away on electives.
Find a roommate or sublet.
Post unlimited free want ads if you're looking for a place.
💸 Free MedsGold Upgrade
As a CFMS member, log into your CFMS.org account to claim your free MedsGold promo code. MedsGold boosts your listing's visibility, helping you find housing faster.
Safety First: Tips for Medical Student Rentals
While many landlords on MEDShousing.com have rented to medical learners for years, we encourage all students to:
Ask for references from past medical student tenants.
Carefully review your lease or rental agreement.
Request a virtual tour or interview before committing.
Remember: MEDShousing.com connects you with housing opportunities but does not verify landlords.
Start Your Housing Search Today
Whether you're in Toronto, Calgary, Halifax, Montreal, Vancouver, Ottawa, Saskatoon, or rural placements, MEDShousing.com is here to support you.
👉 Search listings now to find housing for electives, clerkships, or your first year of medical school.
👉 Create your own listing if you have a space to rent or want to connect with other students.
📌 FAQ for Medical Students Using MEDShousing.com
Q: Can international medical students find housing on MEDShousing.com?
A: Yes! MEDShousing.com connects international and Canadian medical students with housing across Canada and the USA for electives, clerkship, and residency training.
Q: Does MEDShousing verify landlords?
A: No, MEDShousing.com is a platform that connects students and landlords. We do not verify landlords. Always ask for references from past medical learners and arrange a virtual or in-person tour before committing.
Q: What types of rentals are available?
A: Students and residents can find furnished or unfurnished housing, short-term rentals for electives, and long-term options for clerkship or residency.
Q: How do I protect myself from scams when renting?
A: Never send money unless you have absolutely verified the landlord. Protect yourself by being cautious:
Verify references, ideally from members of the medical community.
Request a video call and virtual tour.
Carefully review all contracts.
Be aware that scammers can be very creative — always double-check before paying.
