Demand to live in residence at UBC greatly exceeds the number of vacancies. Many students will need to apply for alternate accommodation. These housing options are located on campus, but not operated by Student Housing and Hospitality Services.
| Property | Details |
| Panhellenic House | Furnished quad-style apartments with private bedrooms and shared living spaces for female students. Lease durations vary. |
| Carey Centre | Short and long term student accommodation throughout the year. |
| St. Andrew’s Hall | 93 suites including studios, one bedrooms, four bedrooms, and townhouses. Students only. |
| Westpoint | Luxury rental apartments located in the heart of UBC. |
| MBA House | Graduate student housing for singles and couples. |
| Granite Terrace | Rental apartments. |
| Greenwood Commons | Rental townhouse-style apartments. |
| University MarketPlace | Rental apartments. |
| Village Gate Homes | Rental units for UBC faculty and staff. |
| Axis | 15-storey rental high-rise. Available to students, faculty, campus staff and employees of businesses located on campus. |
| Vista Point | Rental suites. |
| Mews | Pet-friendly rental suites. |
| Village Square | Pet-friendly rental apartments. |
| Central | Pet-friendly rental apartments for people who work or study at UBC. |