We're Changing How Students Find Home
Commodate was founded on a simple belief: finding safe, affordable housing shouldn't be the hardest part of your rental search.
Our Story
It started in 2024, when our founder, then an international student himself, arrived in Toronto with nowhere to stay. He had been scammed by a fake listing online and spent his first week in an expensive hotel.
He realized the rental market was broken for students, especially those coming from abroad. Lack of trust, no way to verify landlords, and the difficulty of finding compatible roommates made the process a nightmare.
So, he started building Commodate. A platform focused on safer rental discovery, clearer information, and a more trustworthy search experience.
Our Core Values
Safety First
We want launch decisions, review flows, and product safeguards to be grounded in what we can actually support.
Community Driven
Housing is more than four walls. It's about the people you live with.
Transparency
No hidden fees. No surprise costs. We believe in clear, honest pricing.
Innovation
We use tech to solve real problems, from roommate matching to safer workflows that are still being reviewed before launch.
Join our mission
We're speaking with renters, landlords, realtors, and early collaborators as we shape the first launch.
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