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title: "Student Housing Near UW: Living on Phillip Street at Blair House and Elora House"
description: If you are looking for student housing near the University of Waterloo, Phillip Street is hard to beat. Blair House (256 Phillip Street) and Elora House (250 Phillip Street) sit side by side, directly across from UW Engineering and the University Shops plaza, so class, groceries and food are all close by.
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# [Student Housing Near UW: Living on Phillip Street at Blair House and Elora House](https://blog.rez-one.ca/student-housing-near-uw-living-on-phillip-street-at-blair-house-and-elora-house)

 Written by [Rez One Team](https://blog.rez-one.ca/author/rez-one-team) | Nov 4, 2026, 9:16:56 PM

## Where Blair House and Elora House are

Both buildings are part of Rez-One Student Living in Waterloo, Ontario. They are also close to Wilfrid Laurier University, which makes them a practical home base for students at either school.

## Getting around without a car

The UW transit hub and the LRT are right outside the front door, so crossing the city does not require a car. With class and daily necessities just steps away, the daily commute stays short.

## Shops and food at street level

The street level of the buildings is home to restaurants and shops, including Ken Sushi House, Tahini's, The UPS Store, Hi Yogurt, Myung Ga and Hey Tea. You can grab a meal or pick up a package without leaving the block.

## Suites built for student life

Both buildings offer 3, 4 and 5 bedroom suites, and every bedroom has its own private ensuite washroom. Suites come fully furnished.

- **Bedroom and ensuite:** double bed frame and mattress, nightstand, wardrobe, desk and desk chair, and a 3-piece ensuite washroom.
- **Kitchen:** refrigerator, microwave, stove and oven, dishwasher and a large island countertop.
- **Common area:** full-size couch, loveseat, dining table and chairs, and a coffee table.

## Amenities for studying, training and unwinding

- Fitness centre
- Games room
- Outdoor basketball court
- Study space
- Resident lounges
- Laundry (pay per use)
- Concierge front desk

Amenities can vary by property, so please contact the leasing team for details on what is offered at each building.

## Leasing for January and September 2027

We are leasing for two move-in dates. January 2027 move-ins are available on 8-month leases. Our September 2027 intake is open, with early bird promotions available.

Starting prices for September 2027 are per bedroom, per month, plus a $120 utility package per bedroom:

- **Elora House (250 Phillip Street):** 3 bedroom from $1,425, 4 bedroom from $1,325, 5 bedroom from $1,275.
- **Blair House (256 Phillip Street):** 3 bedroom from $1,405, 4 bedroom from $1,305, 5 bedroom from $1,255.

Prices can differ based on floor, direction and availability, so contact the leasing team for current pricing.

[Get pricing and availability for 2027](https://living.rez-one.ca/now-leasing-for-2027) or take a virtual tour of [Blair House](https://www.rez-one.ca/blair-house/) and [Elora House](https://www.rez-one.ca/elora-house/).

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