Casa - Student Housing

Name

Casa - Student Housing

Legal name

Casa Student Housing

Website

https://casacanada.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Student Housing & Accommodation Services

NAICS

Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (72131)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Off-Campus Shared Student Houses (Room-by-Room) (THAMAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Student & Academic Term Monthly Housing (THAMAFAH), Student/Academic Serviced Residences (THAGAEAF), Short-Term Student Housing (Summer/Intensive Programs) (EDAIALAF), Student Housing Property Management (BPAJAFAF), Student-Focused Co-Living (Flexible, Community-Led) (THAMAGAI)

Keywords

• Student accommodation services
• International student housing
• Homestay placement services
• Student residence rentals
• Shared co-living housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Weekly Homestay Fees: Weekly rental income from homestay accommodations where students live with local Canadian families, including 2 or 3 meals per day. Pricing varies by season (Sept-May vs June-Aug) and meal plan selection.
2. Student Residence Rentals: Weekly rental income from fully furnished apartments, shared houses, and residence buildings in Toronto and Vancouver. Pricing ranges from $300-$865/week depending on accommodation type, location, and amenities.
3. Placement Fees: Non-refundable placement fees charged for matching students with homestay families ($255-$280) and residence accommodations ($250-$280).
4. Ancillary Services: Airport pick-up/drop-off services ($125), unaccompanied minor services ($200), change of room fees ($135), custodianship letters ($150), and dietary restriction add-ons ($75/week).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Casa Student Housing provides three categories of paid student accommodation in Toronto and Vancouver, Canada: (1) Homestays where international students live with local Canadian host families with 2 or 3 daily meals, (2) fully furnished Shared Residences (co-living buildings with shared amenities), and (3) Private Apartments/Condos for independent student living. The company also books ancillary services such as airport pick-up, custodianship letters for minor students, and dietary add-ons. Pricing is weekly and ranges from approximately $300/week (Adult Roomstay) to $865/week (Casa Granville Private Kitchenette Suite).

Product overview

Casa Student Housing is a student accommodation platform operating in Toronto and Vancouver, Canada, offering three main types of housing: Homestay (living with local Canadian families), Shared Residences (co-living with shared amenities), and Private Residences (independent apartments). The portfolio includes multiple named properties across both cities—HOEM Residences, Harrington Residences, Dream House properties (Yorkville, Village, Lakeshore, NEW), Casa Residence, and Affordable Apartments in Toronto; and APT Living, Hub Place, Casa Granville, GEC Viva Tower, GEC King Edward, Granville House, GEC Pearson, Willo Hotel, and Casa @ Davie/West Georgia in Vancouver. The platform serves international students with options ranging from budget-friendly shared rooms to luxury accommodations, providing services including airport transfers, placement assistance, and custodial services for minors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Casa Toronto: Original founding brand for Toronto operations
• Casa Vancouver

Products and services

• Homestay 3 Meals Homestay accommodation with three daily meals included, priced at $385/week (Sept–May) or $425/week (June–Aug); minors must select this 3-meal option; subject to host family availability across Toronto and Vancouver.
• Homestay 2 Meals Homestay accommodation with two daily meals (breakfast and dinner) provided, priced at $345/week (Sept–May) or $385/week (June–Aug); no lunch included; subject to host family availability.
• Adult Roomstay Independent homestay option for adult students with private room, shared bathroom, no host contact, and no cooking facilities; priced at $300/week (Sept–May) or $325/week (June–Aug); includes Wi-Fi, fridge space, microwave, toaster, kettle, and coin laundry.
• HOEM Residences (Toronto) Modern co-living residence in Toronto at 186 Jarvis St offering fully furnished private bedrooms with shared bathrooms, proximity to subway and local shops; priced at $475/week.
• Harrington Residences (Toronto) Downtown Toronto residence at 561 Sherbourne St, a 5-minute walk to Sherbourne Subway; DX Standard and Flex Economy semi-private room options with shared amenities and proximity to shopping/dining; priced $425–$490/week.
• CASA Apartments (Toronto) Bachelor, one- and two-bedroom private apartments in vibrant Toronto neighborhoods (~25–30 minutes from downtown), offering full independence and privacy for students wanting their own space.
• Student House at 60 Sparrow Ave (Toronto) Newly renovated North York student residence with spacious rooms and multiple bathroom options, located 5–10 minutes' walk from Yorkdale Subway Station and near parks; priced $400–$475/week.
• Dream House Yorkville (Toronto) Luxury student accommodation in Toronto's upscale Yorkville neighborhood near University of Toronto, high-end shopping, and restaurants; premium amenities including weekly cleaning; priced $590–$715/week.
• Dream House Village (Toronto) Student community residence in one of Toronto's liveliest neighborhoods offering shared, semi-private, and private bathroom options with recreational facilities including TV room and cardio room.
• Dream House Lakeshore (Toronto) Economy accommodation near Lake Ontario waterfront and Humber College Lakeshore Campus, featuring renovated fully furnished units with easy transit access to downtown Toronto.
• Dream House NEW / Glenholme Avenue (Toronto) Latest Toronto accommodation option featuring comfort and style with shared bathroom options in newly built units tailored for student needs.
• Casa Residence (Toronto) Toronto residence near Yonge & St. Clair within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and five minutes from St. Clair Subway Station; priced $365–$465/week.
• Affordable Apartments at 180 Dowling Ave (Toronto) Budget-friendly housing in Toronto's Parkdale neighborhood featuring semester-based pricing with fully equipped units including beds, desks, bathroom, fridge, and microwave.
• APT Living (Vancouver) Compact private single studios at 1125 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, with washroom, kitchenette, bed, desk, balcony and shared amenities including fitness centre, games room, sauna, hot tub, and pool; $600/week (2026).
• Hub Place (Vancouver) Fully furnished Vancouver apartments at 1649 E Broadway (formerly Harrington Residences) with 24/7 security, equipped kitchen, walking distance to subway; standard private bedroom $525/week, private bathroom $575/week; available until Dec 31, 2026.
• Casa Granville Downtown (Vancouver) Downtown Vancouver residence at 718 Drake St near the shopping district and Granville Market, featuring 24-hour fitness centre, sauna, breathtaking city views, and fully furnished suites; private suite $750/week; private kitchenette suite $865/week.
• GEC Viva Tower (Vancouver) Deluxe Vancouver residence at 828 Drake St above the False Creek marinas with mountain views, full kitchen, and shared bathroom private bedrooms; ranked #7 in North America and #3 in Canada by Most Luxurious Student Housing Community; priced $650/week.
• GEC King Edward (Vancouver) Newest Casa Vancouver student residence at 431 W King Edward Avenue near King Edward SkyTrain Station with rooftop patio and panoramic Vancouver views; walking distance to SkyTrain; priced $625/week.
• Granville House (Vancouver) Vancouver shared living residence at 5850 Granville St offering shared and private bedroom options in a spacious, fully equipped student house with community kitchen; priced $325–$400/week.
• GEC Pearson (Vancouver) Summer-only Vancouver residence at 7657 Cambie St (June 13 – August 15) near Marine Drive Canada Line station, featuring private and sectioned private bedrooms with shared amenities.
• Willo Hotel (Vancouver) Formerly YMCA Hotel at 733 Beatty St in Vancouver's arts and entertainment district, offering single and double occupancy rooms with community kitchens and rooftop patio.
• Casa @ Davie (Vancouver) Downtown Vancouver accommodation at 1160 Davie St offering spacious, equipped, fully furnished units with on-site gym, swimming pool, and business facilities.
• Casa @ West Georgia (Vancouver) Luxurious 2-bedroom Vancouver apartments at 1288 West Georgia St in downtown with fully equipped kitchen, in-suite laundry, central heating, and 24-hour fitness access; targeted at business travelers and families as well as students.
• Shared House (Toronto) Self-catering shared house accommodation in Toronto where students buy and prepare their own food, offering stove-top cooking privileges and shared bathroom; priced $375–$400/week.
• Homestay Host Program Recruitment and matching program connecting Toronto and Vancouver host families with international students for paid cultural-immersion stays, providing hosts an income allowance and students an authentic Canadian living experience.
• Student Placement & Ancillary Services Bookable supporting services for students including non-refundable placement matching ($250–$280), airport pick-up/drop-off ($125), unaccompanied minor service ($200), custodianship letter ($150), change-of-room fee ($135), and dietary restriction add-on ($75/week).

Quantifiable outcome

• 45-75 minute average commute by public transportation from homestay locations to schools
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Partner Language Schools and Educational InstitutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCasa partners with language schools and educational travel organizations to provide housing for international students. The About Us page displays partner logos (Logo-1 through Logo-12), indicating multiple institutional partnerships in the educational sector.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/casastudenthousing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/casa-toronto-casa-vancouver
• Instagraminstagram.com/casa.student.housing

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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