All Locations

GEC Viva

At GEC Viva, student housing in Downtown Vancouver has never been more exciting. GEC Viva is a 17-floor tower in the heart of downtown, featuring panoramic views of the city and the North Shore Mountains. With dozens of schools, shopping centres, and transportation nearby, the possibilities are endless when everything is at your doorstep.

Downtown Vancouver is home to school campuses like SFU Vancouver (Simon Fraser University), UBC Robson Square (University of British Columbia), BCIT Downtown (British Columbia Institute of Technology), University Canada West, Fairleigh Dickinson University, and more.

Watch the city come to life on the famous Granville Street and experience a bustling Vancouver when you stay at GEC Viva student residences and accommodation. If you are a new, local, or international student looking for an affordable student housing or apartment for rent in Vancouver, give GEC Viva a try!

Testimonials

“GEC Viva is perfectly located in the downtown central of Vancouver, with all necessities for living a short distance away. The furnished rooms and apartments are stylishly incorporated with consideration for comfortability and convenience! It’s also a great way for students to make friends and ease into the prospect of city living with tons of support.” – Haley

“GEC is a very secured place in downtown Vancouver for students. The location is really good and all the food restaurants and shopping malls are close.There are many grocery marts too including shoppers drug mart. As you will be living with your roommates you will get opportunities to make friends here.” – Raima

GEC Viva two students in the living room of a shared apartment
GEC Viva student in a private bedroom
GEC Viva two students in a shared apartment
GEC Viva student housing apartments has beautiful views of Downtown Vancouver fireworks, beaches, and mountains
GEC Viva student life
GEC Viva student residence apartments has complimentary free access to the fitness gym with a beautiful view
GEC Viva student accommodations has balcony with beautiful views of Downtown Vancouver fireworks, beaches, and mountains
GEC Viva two students in the kitchen of a private bedroom
GEC Viva student in a private bedroom
GEC Viva Towers student accommodation apartments in Downtown Vancouver are near Yaletown, Davie Street Village, Granville, Burrard, and Robson
GEC Viva student life
Fully Furnished Apartments
Finding a place is hard enough. Keep it easy with fully furnished and move-in ready student housing apartments around Vancouver.
WiFi and Utilities
Enjoy all-inclusive WiFi and utilities in your student apartment and building common areas.
Convenient Location
By foot or by bus, all your downtown amenities are just 5 minutes away.
On-Site Management
Security, housekeeping, maintenance, and support staff to keep your focus on what’s important.
In-Unit Laundry
With a washer and dryer in every unit, you don’t have to worry about coins or laundry cards.
Fitness Centre
Never miss gym day with complimentary access to our fully equipped fitness centre.
Book Now

Move-in Ready Apartments

  • Fully furnished apartments
  • Fully equipped kitchen: appliances, cookware, and utensils
  • Stove, oven, dishwasher, and refrigerator
  • Bathrooms with bathtub and shower
  • In-suite laundry: washing and drying machines
  • Living room and dining room furniture
  • Study desks and chairs
  • Individual heating systems
  • Additional storage space

All-inclusive Amenities

  • Full utilities: water, electricity, heat, and garbage disposal
  • Unlimited high-speed wireless internet
  • Housekeeping
  • Roommate matching
  • Access to the fully equipped fitness centre
  • Professional on-site management
  • Fob-controlled entry and security on premise
  • 24-hour building CCTV
  • On-call maintenance
  • Bicycle storage
  • Paid underground parking available

Calculate your commute time

Start Point

Destination:

Method of Transportation

accommodations

Fully equipped kitchen at GEC Viva student accommodation includes stainless steel dishwasher, refrigerator, oven, and microwave
Fully furnished kitchen and living room in a GEC Viva student housing apartment
Bathrooms at GEC Viva student residence include a standing shower
Every student apartment at GEC Viva includes in-unit in-suite washing machine and dryer

Standard Shared Bedroom

The Standard Shared Bedroom at GEC Viva features 1 bunk bed or 2 twin beds for two students, with access to the apartment's fully equipped kitchen, bathroom(s), and in-unit laundry machines.

*Photos and floor plans are for reference only. Furnishing and floor plans may vary.*
sub_section_details_repeater icon
Roommates: 2
sub_section_details_repeater icon
Beds: 1 bunk bed or 2 twin beds
floor plan icon
View Floorplan
Standard Shared Bedroom floor plan
Premium Shared Bedroom at GEC Viva student housing residences in Downtown Vancouver in a one bedroom shared apartment
Student housing at GEC Viva has spacious apartments in convenient Downtown Vancouver location
Student residences at GEC Viva has spacious apartments in convenient Downtown Vancouver location
Bathrooms at GEC Viva in Downtown Vancouver include a standing shower

Premium Shared Bedroom

The Premium Shared Bedroom at GEC Viva features 2 twin beds for two students, and includes a fully equipped kitchen, bathroom(s), and in-unit laundry machines.

*Photos and floor plans are for reference only. Furnishing and floor plans may vary.*
sub_section_details_repeater icon
Roommates: 2
sub_section_details_repeater icon
Beds: 2 twin beds
floor plan icon
View Floorplan
Premium Shared Bedroom floor plan
Sectioned Private or Semi-Private Bedroom at GEC Viva features a door and dividers for privacy
Each student has a private desk and bed in the Sectioned Private Bedroom at GEC Viva
Fully equipped kitchen at GEC Viva apartments in Downtown Vancouver
Living area at GEC Viva rental apartments in Downtown Vancouver
Bathrooms at GEC Viva student residence include a standing shower

Private Sectioned Bedroom

The Private Sectioned Bedroom at GEC Viva features 1 loft bed for one student with a door and dividers for privacy. Students have access to the apartment's fully equipped kitchen, bathroom(s), and in-unit laundry machines.

*Photos and floor plans are for reference only. Furnishing and floor plans may vary.*
sub_section_details_repeater icon
Roommates: 1
sub_section_details_repeater icon
Beds: 1 twin bed
floor plan icon
View Floorplan
Private Sectioned Bedroom floor plan
Private Bedrooms at GEC Viva include one convertible loft bed or twin bed for each student
Fully furnished kitchen and living room in a GEC Viva student housing apartment
Fully equipped kitchen at GEC Viva student accommodation includes stainless steel dishwasher, refrigerator, oven, and microwave
Bathrooms at GEC Viva student residence include a standing shower
Every student apartment at GEC Viva includes in-unit in-suite washing machine and dryer

Private Bedroom

The Private Bedroom at GEC Viva features 1 loft bed or 1 twin bed for one student, with access to the apartment's fully equipped kitchen, bathrooms, and in-unit laundry machines.

*Photos and floor plans are for reference only. Furnishing and floor plans may vary.*
sub_section_details_repeater icon
Roommates: 1
sub_section_details_repeater icon
Beds: 1 loft bed or 1 twin bed
floor plan icon
View Floorplan
Private Bedroom floor plan
Fully furnished kitchen and living room in a GEC Viva apartment in Downtown Vancouver
GEC Viva apartments in Downtown Vancouver are fully furnished and includes all utilities and amenities
Bedroom with queen bed at GEC Viva downtown apartments
Bathrooms at GEC Viva in Downtown Vancouver include a standing shower

1 Bedroom Apartment

The fully furnished 1 Bedroom Apartment at GEC Viva includes a fully equipped kitchen, a bathroom, in-unit laundry machines, and 1 queen bed, 1 bunk bed, or 2 twin beds.

*Photos and floor plans are for reference only. Furnishing and floor plans may vary.*
sub_section_details_repeater icon
Beds: 1 bunk bed or 2 twin beds
floor plan icon
View Floorplan
1 Bedroom Apartment floor plan
Fully equipped kitchen at GEC Viva apartments in Downtown Vancouver
Living area at GEC Viva rental apartments in Downtown Vancouver
Each student has a private desk and bed in the Sectioned Private Bedroom at GEC Viva
Sectioned Private or Semi-Private Bedroom at GEC Viva features a door and dividers for privacy
Bathrooms at GEC Viva in Downtown Vancouver include a standing shower

1 Bedroom Plus Den Apartment

The fully furnished 1 Bedroom Plus Den Apartment at GEC Viva includes 1 fully enclosed bedroom with one queen bed, one bunk bed, or two twin beds, 1 sectioned bedroom with one twin bed, a fully equipped kitchen, bathroom(s), and in-unit laundry machines.

*Photos and floor plans are for reference only. Furnishing and floor plans may vary.*
sub_section_details_repeater icon
Beds: 3 twin beds
floor plan icon
View Floorplan
1 Bedroom Plus Den Apartment floor plan

Connect With Us!

5-Step Booking Process

  1. Complete our online application form.
  2. Our residence team will email you within the following 24 hours.
  3. Sign your lease.
  4. Make your first month’s payment.
  5. Move in and join the GEC community!

Book Now!

Testimonials