Rental Options
Kingston has a wide variety of rental alternatives, whether you are looking for a bachelor apartment or space to accommodate a family. Renting can give you time to become familiar with a particular neighbourhood without making the commitment of purchasing a home.
Most landlords in Kingston will ask you to sign a lease for one year, and to pay for the first and last month's rent when you move in. A number of local acommodation providers such as hotels and bed and breakfasts offer short-term rental options - for more information please visit the tourism section of our website.
Online/Newspaper Listings
The Kingston Rental Property Owners Association has one of the most comprehensive lists of rental properties found within Kingston and the surrounding communities. Their website features a searchable database of properties - please visit their site at: http://www.kingstonrentals.com
For rental properties, check the classified ads in Kingston daily newspaper, The Kingston Whig-Standard or in Kingston This Week which is published weekly.
Other great sources of information on available property rentals can be found on:
- craigslist - http://kingston.en.craigslist.ca/apa/
- kijiji - http://kingston.kijiji.ca/f-housing-W0QQCatIdZ34
Queen's University Housing Services
Queen's University Housing Services lists everything from student apartments to faculty homes. You can view their extensive and serachable database of listings online at http://notes.queensu.ca/ALSWeb.nsf
Property Management Firms
Real estate agents/agencies can also be a source of information on rental apartments, and Kingston has several property management firms that handle rental properties.
Please find below a partial listing of property management firms which specialize in rentals - a comprehensive list can be found in the Yellow Pages under Real Estate Management.
- Homestead Landholdings
- Keystone Property Management
- Kincore Holdings Limited
- Panadew Property Management
Information for Renters
The Ontario Rental Housing Tribunal covers the legal rights of Ontario's renters and landlords. They can be reached at 1-888-332-3234.
The City of Kingston's Property Standards Office can be reached at 613-546-0000.
