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 UBC Student Housing.
| Property | Details |
| Panhellenic House | Furnished quad-style apartments with private bedrooms and shared living spaces for female students. Lease durations vary. |
| Carey Centre | Furnished long and short term student accommodations with a private bathroom and meal plan. |
| 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. |
| Axis | 15-storey rental high-rise. Available to students, faculty, campus staff and employees of businesses located on campus. |
| leləm̓ | Contemporary rental homes connected to nature and community in Pacific Spirit Park. |
| 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. |
| Focal | Pet-friendly rental apartments for people who work or study at UBC. |
| Georgia Point | 14-storey pet-friendly residence for people who work or study at UBC. |