There are a number of places where you can find apartments and houses for rent, including:

Housing Help Centre

A resource centre that has a housing registry of available rooms, apartments and houses, copies of newspaper listings, the Renters News, and the addresses of helpful internet websites. Their phone number is 905-526-8100.

The Hamilton Spectator

This is the Hamilton daily newspaper. Copies are available at public libraries and the Housing Help Centre. You can also check their website for rental listings at www.hamiltonspectator.com.

The Renters News

Free copies are available at variety stores, in newspaper boxes and at the Housing Help Centre. They can be accessed online at www.rentersnews.ca

The Internet

There are many websites that list places available for rent. See the Community Resources section of this site to find a list of websites with apartment listings.

Family and Friends

Check with family, friends, co-workers to see if they are aware of places available for rent. Many places that are available are never advertised.

‘For Rent’ Signs

Walk or drive through neighbourhoods you are interested in and look for “For Rent” signs.

Bulletin Boards

Check bulletin boards in public places such as grocery stores, Laundromats or community centres for places available for rent.

Last Revised Wednesday August 11, 2004