Rideau is one of two Traditional Plus style residences. Find out more about this residence and what it’s like to live here. If you’re a current resident, you’ll also find information about amenities and services offered.

✅  Shared bedroom with one roommate

✅  Shared bathroom with one roommate

✅  Common kitchen

✅  Shared common spaces

✅  Bed size: double bed (bedding not included)

❌  Nightstand

✅  Desk

✅  Chair

✅  Dresser, wardrobe or closet in room

✅  Armoire with drawers

✅  TV in bedroom

❌  TV in living room

✅  Mini-fridge

❌  Kitchen appliances (fridge, stove, dishwasher) 

✅  In-unit temp control

rideau residence

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room inside rideau residence with two beds

Residence type

❌  Traditional

✅  Traditional Plus

❌ Suites and studios

❌ Apartments

calendar

Length of agreement

✅  8 months (September to April)

❌  12 months (September to August)

8-month agreement
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Fees

2025-2026

Room typeTotal cost per person
Double$10,049
Single $12,995
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Connect with your peers and develop your community

A sense of belonging is an important part of the student experience. No matter what you’re studying, participating in a Living Learning or Themed Community is a great opportunity to connect with your peers and develop your community — beyond the classroom!
Find out more about our Living Learning and Themed communities.
kitchen rideau

Kitchen

The large, open concept kitchen is located on the ground floor. It’s equipped with a sink, cooktops, a full range, refrigerators and microwave ovens.

laundry room

Laundry

The laundry room is located on the ground floor and is free.

Bring:

  • Detergent
  • Dryer sheets

Detailed instructions on how to do your laundry are located in each laundry room. Just follow the five easy steps.

garbage and recycling bin with multiple compartments

Garbage, recycling and compost

Garbage and recycling bins are located on all floors beside the elevator.  Garbage, recycling, and compost are located in the 1st floor kitchen.

If you have questions, your floor is missing a recycling bin or you'd like to request a compost bin, email [email protected].

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Housing Portal

You can use the Housing Portal to complete tasks such as requesting a room change or swap, terminating your residence agreement or updating your emergency contact information.
Access the Housing Portal.

Contact us

Services for residents

90 University Private, room 143
Ottawa, Ontario  K1N 1H3

613-562-5885
1-888-564-4545 (Canada/United States)

[email protected]

Off-campus housing 

Off campus housing services include: resources for finding housing in the Ottawa-Gatineau area, and posting and managing ads for subletting and takeovers.

90 University Private, room 145
Ottawa, ON  K1N 1H3
613-562-5621

[email protected]
[email protected]

To book an in-person appointment with an off-campus housing expert , save time and join the virtual line using the QLess link virtual line system. You will receive a notification when it's your time to be served.