Three datasets are used in the examination of housing for GBDA students in Waterloo. First, according to data on student housing, GBDA students are primarily located in neighbourhoods like Lester, Phillip, and Columbia Street West. Second, while the average rent in these places is roughly $1,300, the data from the 2021 census on rent and utilities reveals that the majority of GBDA students pay between $750 and $999, indicating their attempts to find more cheap accommodation despite their lower income. Adding on, the unsatisfactory housing data shows that regions with higher rents frequently have worse living conditions. The average Waterloo resident makes about $4,416.67 / month. If subtracted by 900 (a number used for average rent) in this case, only 20.38% of their salary went to rent. While a student, who earns roughly $1,750 / month uses 51.48% of their monthly salary towards rent, which is a little more than half their pay. Overall, although though GBDA students are able to obtain somewhat better living conditions in their priority areas, they nevertheless experience severe financial hardship since, in comparison to normal residents, they spend a large amount of their salary on rent.