The faster, safer way to sublet an apartment

Sublet short-term accommodation from verified students. No scams. Full damage protection.

I found Cios right before I left for a 4-month exchange program. I would not have found a sublet without this.
As Featured In
Financial Post Logo
Global News Logo
Storeys Logo
Build-ing Logo
Toronto Star Logo
Yahoo News Logo

Verified students

Instead of renting from unknown strangers, Cios helps you sublet short-term accommodation from verified students just like you.

Damage protection

Move in for the summer without worrying about your stuff with up to $20,000 of damage protection on your personal belongings.

Online payments

Cios makes it easy to pay rent. Choose from a variety of options including Interac E-Transfer, direct deposit, and debit payments.

Lightning-fast setup

Create a Cios account in under 5 minutes and start matching with places immediately. If you get stuck, we’re there to help.

Frequently Asked Questions

What you might be wondering about Cios

Profile photo of a Cios renter
Profile photo of a Cios renter
Profile photo of a Cios renter
Profile photo of a Cios renter
Profile photo of a Cios renter
Profile photo of a Cios renter
Profile photo of a Cios renter
Profile photo of a Cios renter
Profile photo of a Cios renter
Profile photo of a Cios renter
Profile photo of a Cios renter
Profile photo of a Cios renter
Profile photo of a Cios renter

Join hundreds of students who've found places to sublet with Cios

I found Cios right before I left for a 4-month exchange program. I would not have found a sublet without this.

6 years ago, a roommate dropping out cost us over $4,800 because we couldn’t find a sublet fast enough.

With all the options available online for listing sites, why did it take so long?

It was because of 3 clear reasons:

  1. Listing sites are designed for landlords, not tenants looking to sublet
  2. Listing sites have a real scam issue (see: Facebook Marketplace)
  3. Rent payments for sublets are a disaster

With rent (and tuition) on the rise across North America, these challenges getting in the way of subletting are going to be way more important.

That’s why we built Cios — to make subletting an apartment easy, fast, and safe, even if you’ve never done it before.

Since launching in 2022 we’ve already helped hundreds of renters (just like you!) find a sublet. I’d love for you to give it a try.

Photo of Terry Wang with signature

Terry Wang
Co-founder & CEO of Cios

Supported By
University of Ottawa E-Hub Startup Garage Logo
The Accelerator Centre Logo
North Forge Technology Exchange Logo
League of Innovators Logo