The rooms are carpeted and furnished with a bed and desk for each student. Students who live here must contract for accommodation and meals. All of them are located either on or very close to campus. Shared accommodation High-rise apartments are usually the most luxurious and therefore the most costly. Apartment blocks are often available at a lower cost than the high-rise apartments.
Private homes offer one, two, or three bedroom suites, which are mostly located in the basement.
Cooking, laundry, and washroom facilities may be separate or shared with others in the house. An entire home may be rented where students sometimes share all the costs. Saskatoon homes are heated with automatic, natural gas, central or forced air furnaces, so houses are normally warm and comfortable even in the coldest weather. Utility charges will vary from unit to unit. Heat, water, and electrical power are often included in the rent, but telephone installation and rental is not.