A Complete List of Private Student Accommodation in South Africa

by Staff Reporter

When you are studying, one of the most important aspects is finding student accommodation where you will be happy. If you are not staying in the university residence, it can be difficult to find a good place to stay near your university that’s also within your budget. To help you with that, we have compiled an exhaustive list of private student accommodation in South Africa. 

The list is broken up based on the various university towns throughout the country. You can see private accommodation options based on location here:

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Student Accommodation in Cape Town

Cape Town is a city with a high focus on postgraduate education with a variety of tertiary institution options from institutions such as the University of Cape Town (UCT), the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) and the University of the Western Cape (UWC) as well as more private institutions like the AFDA Cape Town campus, Red & Yellow and more. There is a confluence of people enjoying the student lifestyle in the iconic mother city. 

It is a city that provides a number of educational opportunities and a fantastic student lifestyle. Here are a few options for where you can stay as a student in Cape Town.

NEST is part residence, part private digs based in Rosebank, Cape Town. The accommodation has affordable flats that appeal to students that enjoy modern design. The rooms at NEST are spacious with clean furnishings. 

Amenities: 

  • 24/7 Security
  • Undercover Parking
  • Rooftop Gym
  • Braai Area
  • Wi-Fi
  • Vending Machines 

Address: 46 Durban Road, Rosebank, Cape Town

Contact number: 074 330 4222

Email Address: info@nest.co.za

Student At Home is a 14-story building in the iconic Adderley Street in Cape Town. If you are studying in Cape Town it is ideally located near restaurants, shops, all main transport terminals and of course near a variety of colleges and universities.   

Amenities: 

  • 24/7 Security
  • Biometric system
  • Fully-furnished
  • En-suite bathrooms

Address: 106 Adderley St, Cape Town City Centre, 8000, South Africa

Contact number: 021 422 1986

Email address: info@studentathome.co.za

Heron Square offers affordable, secure and central student accommodation in Cape Town. Heron Square was established in 2010 and has subsequently developed a number of student accommodation in the Observatory and Mowbray area with close proximity to learning establishments.

Amenities:

  • Fully Furnished
  • Braai area
  • Free high-speed, uncapped Wi-Fi
  • CCTV Security Cameras
  • Laundry utilities 
  • Prepaid electricity

Office Address: 1A Lwr Scott Rd, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa

Contact Number: +27 83 381 4448

Email Address: info@heronsquare.co.za

CampusKey is a student accommodation franchise that provides private residence across South Africa.

They have two accommodation options in Cape Town, one in Rosebank and one in Observatory. CampusKey fosters a vibrant student community through providing safe and inviting communal spaces and comfortable rooms to students. 

Amenities:

  • Water and electricity
  • Uncapped Wi-Fi (10Mbps)
  • Parking Bay
  • DSTV hotel bouquet
  • Free laundry facilities
  • Weekly cleaning of your room
  • Fully-furnished non sharing bedroom
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Fully equipped kitchen in your room
  • High level security
  • On-site reception and team
  • Vending machines
  • Fully equipped gym

Address: Rosebank – 24 Main Road, Rosebank. 

Contact Person: Kelly Lindeboom

Contact number: 0861-7883368

Email address: kelly@campuskey.co.za

Address: Observatory – 6 Dane Street, Observatory.

Contact person: Almarancha Boesak

Contact number: 0861-7883368

Email address: ali@campuskey.co.za

Zhauns Student Accommodation is accommodation in Cape Town specifically built for students. Zhauns offers supportive benefits of student accommodation and the flexibility of staying off-campus. There are three Zhauns Student Accommodation locations in Cape Town. 

Amenities:

  • 24/7 security
  • Fingerprint access
  • House mother on duty
  • Fully furnished

Locations: 

Observatory: Cnr Station Rd & Lower Main Rd, Observatory

Bellville: Voortrekker Road, Belville

Rondebosch East: Crawford Road, Rondebosch East

Contact Number: 021 447 3665

Email Address: prop@zhauns.com

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Inhaus’ properties offer a variety of accommodation options in Cape Town. The student accommodation is purpose-built and thoughtfully designed for students who wish to stay close to their place of study. Each unit at Inhaus aims to provide a safe, secure and friendly environment to allow students to have the best university experience possible. 

Amenities: 

  • Secure
  • Fully furnished
  • Unsecure off-street parking 
  • Free uncapped, unshaped Wi-Fi
  • Water included
  • Free cleaning services
  • Electricity excluded (Pre-paid)

Locations: 

Wiersma I: 10 Wiersma Road, Rondebosch, Cape Town South Africa

Wiersma II: 6 Wiersma, Rondebosch, Cape Town, South Africa

Grotto: 34 Grotto Road, Rondebosch, Cape Town, South Africa

New York: 14 Main Road, Rosebank, Cape Town, South Africa

Lyle 1: 9 Lyle Road, Rondebosch, Cape Town, South Africa

Lyle 2: 6 Lyle Road, Rondebosch, Cape Town, South Africa

Highstead: 8 Highstead Road, Rondebosch, Cape Town, South Africa

Email Address: info@inhaus.co.za

South Point was established in 2003 to meet the growing need for student accommodation in South Africa. They provide a differentiated offering for student accommodation, with a focus on safety, cleanliness and affordability.

South Point offers this student accommodation in Cape Town

Amenities: 

  • Furnished
  • Water and electricity (allocated amount)
  • Wi-Fi vouchers (school sites not charged)

Address: 22 Barrack St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000

Contact number: 0600819254

Cape Town Student Accommodation Listing Sites

If you are looking for student accommodation with a bit more freedom, or want to live in a digs rather than a private residence, here are a few places you can check out. 

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Student Accommodation in Pretoria

Pretoria is referred to as Johannesburg’s laid-back cousin. It has a vibrant student and academic community (it’s home to the University of Pretoria (TUKS) and UNISA). It is sprawled across a secluded valley in the foothills of Magaliesberg in Gauteng. 

It is home to ambassadorial and consular staff, students, academics, families and professionals. It has a strong local economy, a mix of housing and all the amenities a large city offers – schools, gyms, colleges, shopping malls, parks, healthcare facilities and a fun nightlife.

Respublica is inspired by their mission to re-imagine the face of student accommodation. They have state-of-the-art residences that balance comfort and convenience; designed towards creating environments ideally suited to your growth and success, in both academic and social spheres. They have a variety of student accommodation locations in Pretoria.

Amenities: 

  • Wi-Fi throughout the res with limitless data
  • Bedroom cleaning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking
  • State of the art biometric access
  • 24-hour on-site security with CCTV
  • Water & electricity
  • Computer lab
  • Study rooms with individual desks
  • Games rooms with foosball and pool tables
  • TV rooms with DStv
  • Inspiring spaces to work and play
  • Gym
  • All you need to bring is linen, crockery and cutlery, and cooking utensils
  • Jam packed res-life programme including sports, academic support, socials and so much more
  • Apartments have their own kitchens and bathrooms
  • Furnished
  • Transport

Locations:

Eastwood Village: 828 Arcadia Street, Arcadia, Pretoria

Hatfield Square: 1122 Prospect Street, Hatfield, Pretoria

Urban Nest: 706 Arcadia St, Arcadia, Pretoria

West City: 144 Middle Crescent, Kwaggasrand, Pretoria West

Contact Number: 0 100 200 300

Email address: info@respublica.co.za

CampusKey is a student accommodation franchise that provides private residence across South Africa. They have two accommodation options in Pretoria, both in Hatfield. 

Amenities:

  • Water and electricity
  • Uncapped Wi-Fi (10Mbps)
  • Parking Bay
  • DSTV hotel bouquet
  • Free laundry facilities
  • Weekly cleaning of your room
  • Fully-furnished non-sharing bedroom
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Fully equipped kitchen in your room
  • High level security
  • On-site reception and team
  • Vending Machines
  • Fully equipped gym

Locations: 

CampusKey Glyn: 497 Glyn Street, Hatfield – This is also where the CampusKey Pretoria office is located.

CampusKey South: 1243 South Street, Hatfield

Contact person: Mosa Maswanganye

Contact number: 0861-7883368

Email address: immaculate@campuskey.co.za

South Point was established in 2003 to meet the growing need for student accommodation in South Africa. When they entered the property business they found exploitative landlords to be the prevailing alternative to on-campus housing. The majority of students resided in poorly maintained and expensive accommodation. South Point sought to provide a differentiated offering for student accommodation, with a focus on safety, cleanliness and affordability.

South Point offers this student accommodation in Pretoria

Amenities: 

  • Furnished
  • Water & electricity (allocated amount)
  • Wi-Fi vouchers (school sites not charged)

Address: 574 Pretorius St, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0007

Contact Number: 0600819254

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Hatfield Studios is a purpose-built student accommodation building, located in Prospect Street, Hatfield. Hatfield Studios has won numerous awards namely the SAPOA Award for Innovation Excellence. Hatfield Studios is managed by the Feenstra Group. The Feenstra Group is extremely passionate about the effective and efficient management of their high-end and incredibly well-located student accommodation buildings. They pride themselves on ensuring that the harmony between building facility management and a well-rounded Student Community comes together to make a home for each student.

Amenities: 

  • Furnished
  • Electricity (limited) & water
  • Uncapped Wi-Fi included (speed up to 5MB/s)
  • Laundry rooms (4x Laundry tokens provided)
  • Basement parking (Extra cost)
  • Student activities

Address: 1083 Prospect St, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0028

Contact number: 087 820 0840

Email address: info@hatfieldstudios.co.za

The Feenstra group also has these accommodation options for students in Pretoria: 

Thabo Sehume: Thabo Sehume St, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa

Festival edge: 380 Festival St, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0028, South Africa

Studios@Burnett offers the best of both worlds with luxurious, fully furnished, and self-contained student accommodation with a private bathroom and kitchen; as well as great communal studying, social, and entertainment spaces, giving you total privacy within a student environment.

The accommodation is within walking distance from the University of Pretoria, right across the road from Hatfield Plaza, and a block away from the Gautrain Hatfield Station. Studios@Burnett is managed by the Feenstra Group.

Amenities: 

  • Fully furnished
  • On-site student life manager
  • 24/7 security
  • Own bathroom and kitchenette
  • Games room
  • Backup power and water
  • Safe basement parking
  • Biometric access control
  • Laundry Room
  • Canteen and kiosk

Address: 1166 Burnett St, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0028

Contact number: 087 820 0840

Email Address: info@studiosburnett.co.za

Pretoria Student Accommodation Listing Sites

There are a few places you can look if you want to live in a digs or a bit further off-campus. Here are a few private accommodation listing sites in Pretoria.

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Student Accommodation in Durban

Durban is a sunny seaside city, rich in diversity and warm not only because of its favorable climate, but especially for its welcoming people. Durban is ranked as the South African city with the highest quality of life. The affordability, the weather, the culture and the location all resulted in this ranking. 

Having that as a backdrop to studying in Durban can only help a student succeed. Here are the private accommodation options for someone wanting to study in Durban.

South Point was established in 2003 to meet the growing need for student accommodation in South Africa. They provide a differentiated offering for student accommodation, with a focus on safety, cleanliness and affordability.

South Point offers this student accommodation in Durban

Amenities: 

  • Furnished
  • Water and electricity (allocated amount)
  • Wi-Fi vouchers (school sites not charged)

Address: 320 West St, Durban Central, Durban, 4001

Contact number: 060 018 9901

Westwood Lodge offers quality accommodation within a purpose-built student estate that is unique to Durban. In doing so, Westwood Lodge aims to grow its student community for a better future.

Amenities:

  • Furnished
  • 24/7 security
  • Cleaning and Laundry facilities
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • DSTV
  • Pool
  • Braai area
  • Study hall

Address: 12 Grace Avenue
Westville, Durban, 3629

Contact number: 031 266 0721

Durban Student Accommodation Listing Sites

If you are looking for different options for accommodation in Durban that might offer more freedom or a different off-campus experience, here are a few accommodation listing options. 

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Student Accommodation in Johannesburg

Johannesburg is the economic hub of South Africa, however, it is also home to some of the country’s best universities, including the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) and the University of Johannesburg (UJ). The benefits of studying in Johannesburg are massive, it has an incredibly diverse nature, it boasts a fantastic arts and culture scene, the weather is great and it is one of the most affordable student cities in the world. 

Here are the accommodation options for students wanting to study in Johannesburg.

South Point was established to meet the growing need for student accommodation in South Africa. They provide a differentiated offering for student accommodation, with a focus on safety, cleanliness and affordability.

South Point offers this student accommodation in Johannesburg

Amenities: 

  • Furnished
  • Water and electricity (allocated amount)
  • Wi-Fi vouchers (school sites not charged)

Address: 17 Melle St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001

Contact number: 060 077 0122

J One student accommodation offers an unrivalled community with extensive apartment layout options. They have tried to think of every student need from a 24-hour concierge service to roommate matching. 

Amenities: 

  • Biometric access
  • Security guards
  • 24/7 Reception
  • Furnished
  • Wifi Access
  • Study & chill spots
  • Roommate matching
  • On-site management

Address: 1 Leyds Street , Cnr Biccard Street, Johannesburg 2000

Contact number: 0114031111

Email address: stay@j-one.co.za

The Richmond provides quality signature student accommodation with a unique hospitality approach to service. Safe, secure, and stylish. It also offers the convenience of having the University of Johannesburg (UJ), the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), great shops, and awesome student hangout spots right around the corner.

Amenities: 

  • Fully furnished rooms
  • 4 students sharing a fully functional kitchen and bathroom
  • Common lounges with TV, DSTV, and couches
  • Games room with TV, foosball table, and pool table
  • The interactive study area for individual and group studying
  • Biometric access, CCTV & 24/7 security
  • Cleaning service once a week, in-house maintenance and building manager
  • Wi-Fi
  • Laundry facilities
  • The free bus ride to Wits

Address: 42 Richmond Avenue, Auckland Park, Johannesburg

Contact number: 087 820 0840

Email address: info@richmondcentral.co.za

Gateway Student Accommodation is acknowledged as one of the most complete off-site campuses in South Africa, it is centrally located in Johannesburg and offers all the ResLife services you will need to encourage and support you throughout your study years.

Amenities: 

  • Fully furnished
  • Free high speed fibre
  • Free DSTV
  • Maximum security
  • Chillout and coffee lounge
  • 24/7 reception
  • Social activities

Address: 30 Claim St, Doornfontein, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa

Contact number: 011 720 0911

Email address: info@gateway.im

Kingsway Place offers premium student accommodation and is a student safe haven with a unique hospitality approach to service, for total peace of mind. Conveniently located to the University of Johannesburg (UJ), the University of Witwatersrand (Wits), shops, and with cool student hangout spots right on the doorstep.

Amenities: 

  • Fully furnished
  • Wi-Fi
  • Private rooms
  • 24/7 Security
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor gym
  • Roof chill areas
  • Game facilities
  • TV Lounge
  • Study and PC Halls
  • Emergency power and water
  • Cleaning service

Address: 66 Kingsway Ave, Auckland Park, Johannesburg, 2092

Contact number: 087 820 0840

Email address: info@kingswayplace.co.za

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Urban Ocean student accommodation is in the St. Andrews building on the corner of Rissick and Commissioner Street in the Johannesburg CBD. The building has been renovated to offer state-of-the-art accommodation for students. Urban Ocean has a ladies-only accommodation and a mixed accommodation. 

Amenities: 

  • Water and electricity
  • 100MBpS Wi-Fi 
  • Fully furnished
  • Smart Screen TVs in all rooms
  • Roof gardens and chill areas
  • Study areas 
  • Remote-learning friendly
  • Ladies only residence at Investment Building
  • Strict 24-hour security and access control
  • Study friendly house rules

Address: 41A Rissik St, Johannesburg, 2000

Contact number: 082 905 5866

Email address: info@urbaneinstein.co.za

Richmond Central offers you convenient premium accommodation at affordable prices. Close to the University of Johannesburg (UJ), the University of Witwatersrand (Wits), transport hubs, shopping centres and awesome hangout spots, Richmond Central offers the most central and connected location for student living.

Amenities:

  • Emergency power and water
  • Biometric access, CCTV and 24/7 security
  • Cleaning of communal areas once a week 
  • In-house maintenance and building manager
  • Wi-Fi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free bus to Wits
  • Common lounges with TV, DSTV and couches
  • Games room with TV, foosball table and pool table
  • Outdoor Gym
  • Study and PC Halls
  • Roof chill areas

Address: 42 Richmond Ave, Auckland Park, Johannesburg, 2092

Contact Number: 087 820 0034

Email Address: info@richmondcentral.co.za

Johannesburg Student Accommodation Listing Sites

If you want to look at different accommodation options, there are a number of listings for student accommodation in Joburg. Here are some of the places you can find accommodation. 

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Student Accommodation in Bloemfontein

The judicial capital of South Africa, Bloemfontein provides a small town experience with a city reality. It is home to the University of the Free State (UFS) and to the Central University of Technology (CTU). Bloemfontein is known for its kind people and offers good quality of life affordably. 

Being centrally located in South Africa, it provides a variety of interesting activities for inhabitants. If you are looking to study in Bloemfontein here are student accommodation options.

In the leafy suburb of Universitas, only 250m from the University of the Free State, Lincoln House gives you the convenience and safety of walking to campus. Coupled with their ResLife Connect programme that offers co-curricular activities, social events and sports teams, Lincoln House promises to be an exciting community for those looking for a memorable student experience.

Amenities: 

  • Wi-Fi throughout the res with limitless data
  • Bedroom cleaning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking
  • State of the art biometric access
  • 24-hour on-site security with CCTV
  • Water and electricity
  • Computer lab
  • Study rooms with individual desks
  • Games rooms with foosball and pool tables
  • TV rooms with DStv
  • Inspiring spaces to work and play
  • Gym
  • All you need to bring is linen, crockery and cutlery, and cooking utensils
  • Jam-packed res-life programme including sports, academic support, socials and so much more
  • Apartments have their own kitchens and bathrooms
  • Furnished
  • Transport

Address: 34 Groenewoud Street, Universitas

Contact Number: 0 100 200 357

Email Address: info@respublica.co.za

CampusKey is a student accommodation franchise that provides private residence across South Africa. They have one accommodation option in Bloemfontein, located in Universitas.

Amenities:

  • Water and electricity
  • Uncapped Wi-Fi (10Mbps)
  • Parking bay
  • DSTV hotel bouquet
  • Free laundry facilities
  • Weekly cleaning of your room
  • Fully-furnished non sharing bedroom
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Fully equipped kitchen in your room
  • High level security
  • On-site reception and team
  • Vending machines
  • Fully equipped gym

Location: 

CampusKey Logeman: 4 Logeman Street, Universitas, Bloemfontein.

Contact person: Lindy-Anne Cerff

Contact number: 0861-7883368

Email address: Lindy-Anne@campuskey.co.za

Bloemfontein Student Accommodation Listing Sites

If you want to find a student accommodation option that suits you a bit better or is further off campus, here are some Bloemfontein Student accommodation listings. 

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Student Accommodation in Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch is a town built around Stellenbosch University (Maties), providing a high focus on education and student lifestyle. As a town it provides the perfect environment for students to flourish their academic, personal and social lives. Almost everything is in safe walking distance, with great sports facilities, coffee shops all available to students. 

Here are some of the accommodation options for students in Stellenbosch.

CampusKey is a student accommodation franchise that provides private residence across South Africa. They have six accommodation options in Stellenbosch.

Amenities:

  • Water and electricity
  • Uncapped Wi-Fi (10Mbps)
  • Parking Bay
  • DSTV hotel bouquet
  • Free laundry facilities
  • Weekly cleaning of your room
  • Fully-furnished non sharing bedroom
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Fully equipped kitchen in your room
  • High level security
  • On-site reception and team
  • Vending machines
  • Fully equipped gym

Locations: 

CampusKey Bordeaux: C/O Roux street &, Soeteweide Rd, Universiteits Oord, Stellenbosch, 7600

CampusKey Laranja: 7 Kleineweide Rd, Universiteits Oord, Stellenbosch, 7600

CampusKey Verde: 6 Groeneweide Rd, Universiteits Oord, Stellenbosch, 7600

CampusKey Azzuro: 213 Banghoek Rd, Universiteits Oord, Stellenbosch, 7600

CampusKey Giallo: 211 Banghoek Rd, Universiteits Oord, Stellenbosch, 7600

CampusKey Rosso: 17 Verreweide Rd, Universiteits Oord, Stellenbosch, 7600

Contact person: Cyla Cordiglia

Contact Number: 0861-7883368

Email Address: cyla@campuskey.co.za

INK Studios offers secure, private, sophisticated accommodation to the serious student. The block of 57 rooms is 12 minutes’ walk from campus and conveniently situated across the road from the Simonsrust Shopping Centre, which boasts a SuperSpar, a pharmacy, a petrol station and many food-outlets. Ink Studios strives to offer the most secure student accommodation in Stellenbosch.

Amenities: 

  • 10GB of fibre 
  • Weekly cleaning of the unit
  • Fully-furnished
  • Personal balcony
  • En-suite bathrooms
  • Air-conditioning
  • 24/7 Security
  • Biometric access
  • CCTV Cameras
  • Alarm systems in each room

Address: Banghoek Rd & Cluver Rd, Simonswyk, Stellenbosch, 7600

Contact number: 071 424 6429

Email Address: info@inkstudios.co.za

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Academia student accommodation at Stellenbosch University (Maties) is set in the heart of ‘Eikestad’ (the ‘City of Oaks’). This means not only that classes are in walking distance – the Engineering Faculty is across the road – but that students can immerse themselves in the full social, cultural and educational experience of living in a university town.

Amenities: 

  • Deli offering a daily range of cooked meals, snack foods and other consumables
  • On-site security and CCTV monitoring
  • High-speed connection to the US Intranet
  • Wi-Fi available via Stellenbosch University (Maties)
  • Recreational hall
  • Well-appointed study centre
  • Admin office on-site
  • On-site maintenance team
  • Cages for the secure storage of bicycles
  • Braai areas
  • Under-cover parking bays (extra cost)
  • Self-service laundromat (extra cost)
  • Laundry service (extra cost)
  • Unit cleaning (extra cost)

Address: Banghoek Road & Bosman Street, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa

Contact number: (0) 21 887 1260

Email address: applications@academia.co.za

Nooitgedacht A student residence is in the heart of Stellenbosch, offering students of Stellenbosch University (Maties), a full res experience in a safe, secure, learning-conducive environment.

Amenities: 

  • Fully furnished
  • Laundry and cleaning services
  • 10GB Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor entertainment and braai area
  • 24hr security and access control
  • Free shuttle service
  • Prepaid electricity
  • Communal TV room
  • Study/computer room
  • Basement parking

Address: Corner of Taylor and Mount Albert Street, Stellenbosch, Western Cape

Contact number: 021 887 2486

Email address: admin@nooitgedachta.co.za

La Rez is a popular student accommodation facility in Stellenbosch, providing an environment that is secure with a peaceful atmosphere, together with upmarket living conditions which is aesthetically pleasing. La Rez has been designed to fulfil the demands and expectations of a typical student, offering bachelor, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units.

Amenities:

  • On-site management
  • Courtyard and braai facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Cleaning services
  • 24-hour security and access control system
  • Basement parking
  • Wi-Fi supplied by snowball
  • Gym

Address: 208 Bird St, La Colline, Stellenbosch, 7600

Contact Number: (0)21 888 7400

Email Address: admin@spdsa.co.za

Die Weides strives to create a student community with a homely atmosphere. The two houses are within walking distance to Stellenbosch University (Maties) campus and consist of 5 to 16 individual studio apartments with a shared kitchen and living room. All homes are secured with an electric fence, linked to armed response. Each room is equipped with an alarm, also linked to armed response. Die Weides accommodation also has a variety of options in Stellenbosch. 

Amenities: 

  • Furnished
  • Built-in cupboards
  • Alarm systems
  • Outside braai areas
  • TV in communal areas
  • DSTV included

Locations: 

98 Merriman Ave, Universiteits Oord, Stellenbosch, 7600

181 Banghoek, Universiteits Oord, Stellenbosch, 7600

Contact number: (0)21 883 3044

Email address: dieweides@sapropnet.co.za

Stellenbosch Student Accommodation Listing Sites

Stellenbosch has a large variety of student accommodation from off-campus residences to various digs. Here is where you can find a few other private student accommodation options. 

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Student Accommodation in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha)

The Friendly City or the Windy City (depending on the day) is a great place to study for a variety of reasons. It is a coastal town with a university that provides a good lifestyle with the affordability to match. 

Here are accommodation options for students studying in Gqeberha.

CampusKey is a student accommodation franchise that provides private residence across South Africa. They have two accommodation options in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha).

Amenities:

  • Water and electricity
  • Uncapped Wi-Fi (10Mbps)
  • Parking bay
  • DSTV hotel bouquet
  • Free laundry facilities
  • Weekly cleaning of your room
  • Fully-furnished non-sharing bedroom
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Fully-equipped kitchen in your room
  • High-level security
  • On-site reception and team
  • Vending machines
  • Fully-equipped gym

Locations:

CampusKey 9th Avenue: 5 9th Ave, Summerstrand, Gqeberha, 6001

CampusKey Scarborough: 5 Scarborough St, Summerstrand, Gqeberha, 6001

Contact person: Tanya Klopper

Contact number: 0861-7883368

Email address: pe@campuskey.co.za

South Point was established to meet the growing need for student accommodation in South Africa. They provide a differentiated offering for student accommodation, with a focus on safety, cleanliness and affordability.

South Point offers this student accommodation in Gqeberha

Amenities: 

  • Furnished
  • Water & electricity (allocated amount)
  • WiFi vouchers (school sites not charged)

Address: 21 Winston Ntshona St, Port Elizabeth Central, Gqeberha, 6001

Contact number: 0600819254

The Alpha Student Residences provides beautiful common spaces with plenty of comfy seating. Perfect for you to gather with your Alpha community. The Alpha Student has various managed, trendy and modern student residences which offer you affordable, innovative, world-class student accommodation in the heart of Port Elizabeth.

Amenities: 

  • Private bedroom
  • Satellite TV
  • On-site laundry facilities
  • Smart access
  • 24-hour CCTV
  • Communal lounge
  • Wi-Fi
  • Close to transport routes
  • Study area
  • Breakfast bar
  • En-suite private bathroom
  • Kitchenette 
  • Built-in cupboards

Locations: 

The Warwick: 29 Govan Mbeki Ave, Port Elizabeth Central, Gqeberha, 6001

The Regent: 30 Govan Mbeki Avenue, Port Elizabeth Central, Gqeberha, 6001

Lofts on Rodney: 16 Rodney St, Port Elizabeth Central, Gqeberha, 6001

The Cosmopolitan: Brittania Street, Port Elizabeth Central, Gqeberha, 6001

Contact Number: 067 831 1750

Email Address: res@thealphastudent.com

Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) Student Accommodation Listing Sites

If you would prefer to stay in a different student accommodation option in Gqeberha, here are a few accommodation listing places you can go. 

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Student Accommodation in Potchefstroom

Potchefstroom is a small academic town in the North-West province, 120km from Johannesburg. The North-West University (NWU) campus is situated in the town. The campus life is all about community and providing quality education. It is the perfect place to go if you want to focus on your studies surrounded by an academic environment. 

Here are accommodation options for students going to NWU.

OppiKampus provides North-West University (NWU) students with affordable, secure, and well-managed student accommodation options in Potchefstroom (North West). 

OppiKampus has uniquely created various residences that are not only safe but also allow for residents to grow independently in environments that would allow them to thrive. The safety coupled with the security of all the accommodation’s residents is of vital importance to OppiKamus. As a matter of fact, OppiKampus residences are the only accommodations that feature 24/7 security in Potchefstroom. Most of its residences are located on NWU’s doorstep, allowing students to safely walk to campus and back.

Amenities: 

  • 24/7 security
  • CCTV cameras
  • Biometric access
  • Recycling facilities
  • Secure parking (extra cost)
  • Fibre Internet
  • Prepaid electricity
  • Some residences have a gym
  • Laundry facilities

Locations: 

The Bell Residence: 63 Molen St, Potchefstroom, 2520 (Female only residence)

My Molen Residence: 3 Molen St, Potchefstroom, 2520 (Female only residence)

The Baccalaureus Residence: 40 Christo Meyer str, Potchefstroom

The Mooizicht Manor Residence: 125 Molen St, Bult, Potchefstroom, 2520

The Sofia Residence: 76 Steve Biko St, Potchefstroom, 2520

The Graduate: 10 Steve Biko St, Potchefstroom, 2520

UniGardens: 22 Gerrit Dekker St, Potchefstroom, 2520

The Mooirivier Apartments: 2 Steve Biko St, Potchefstroom, 2520

Fairview Residence: 75 Molen St, Potchefstroom, 2520

Contact number: 018 285 7400

Email address: info@oppikampus.co.za

CampusKey is a student accommodation franchise that provides private residence across South Africa. It has three accommodation options in Potchefstroom.

Locations:

CampusKey Innilaan: 5o Steve Biko Street, Die Bult.

CampusKey Girls@campus: 38 Steve Biko St, Potchefstroom, 2520 (girls only residence).

CampusKey Molen: 47 Molen St, Potchefstroom, 2520.

Contact number: +27 86 178 83368

Email address: tshiamo@campuskey.co.za

Green Meadows was formed by two friends over a glass of wine and from its conception, it has been a place where students can come together and enjoy themselves in an atmosphere that feels like home.

Amenities: 

  • Security facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Wifi
  • Private lounge
  • Club house
  • Gym
  • Swimming pool
  • Media centre
  • Soccer field

Address: Green Meadows, Retief St, Potchefstroom, 2520

Contact number: 018 880 0100

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Varsity Village affordable student accommodation is located 1 km from the nearest gate of the North-West University (NWU) – Potchefstroom Campus. Varsity Village can accommodate students who are registered at an accredited tertiary institution, whether they are funded privately, through a bursary or NSFAS.

Amenities: 

  • 10GB free Wi-Fi per month
  • Free laundry facilities
  • Furnished
  • Common kitchen area with a fridge and microwave
  • Electricity at R150 per month with water included
  • NSFAS and other bursary students are welcome
  • Common areas cleaned as per type accommodation contracted
  • Free shuttle to campuses 
  • On-site cafeteria
  • Management and maintenance team on site
  • Biometric access control
  • 24-hour access patrols

Address: 97 Dwars St, Die Bult, Potchefstroom, 2531

Contact number: 064 756 2917

Email address: admin@varsityvillage.co.za

The Hoffman offers luxury student accommodation and is situated 500m from the North West University (NWU) Potchefstroom campus entrance.

Amenities: 

  • 8GB free data
  • Energy saving bulbs
  • 43 CCTV cameras
  • Semi-furnished
  • Biometric access control
  • Secure bicycle storage
  • DSTV over fibre
  • Fibre connectivity
  • Cleaning services
  • Laundry drying yard
  • Communal braai areas

Address: The Hoffman, 53 Rissik Street, Die Bult, Potchefstroom

Contact number: 08000 78573

Email address: students@pulseliving.co.za

Potchefstroom Student Accommodation Listing Sites

If you are interested in different student accommodation options in Potchefstroom, here are a few listing places you can check out. 

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Student Accommodation in Grahamstown (Makhanda)

Grahamstown is another one of South Africa’s towns built around Rhodes University (RU). It provides students with the perfect opportunity to engulf themselves in their studies and their life on campus. Everything in the town is in walking distance, providing for an easy and accessible student life. This also makes life much more affordable in Grahamstown (Makhanda). 

Here are the accommodation options for students in Grahamstown.

The Greens provides central, secure student accommodation five minutes walk from Rhodes University (RU) and the Grahamstown CBD. It is set in lovely grounds, recreating a village feel where tenants may feel at home.

Amenities:

  • Security guards
  • Security cameras
  • Gate access and electric fence
  • Communal braai area
  • Postboxes
  • Wired for Telkom and sleeved for TV
  • Pre-paid electricity and water meters
  • Allocated parking within the complex

Address: The Greens, New St, Grahamstown, 6139

Email address: info@thegreens.co.za

Grahamstown Student Accommodation Listing Sites

If you want to live a bit further from campus or you want to find a digs of like-minded students in Grahamstown here are a few listing sites you can look at. 

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Student Accommodation in Polokwane

Polokwane, meaning place of peace, has a vibrant mix of people and interesting culture. With great restaurants, art galleries, museums, jazz clubs and shopping centres, it is considered the heartbeat of Limpopo. It is often called the gateway city because it’s a stepping stone to an assortment of natural attractions; from mountains to wilderness areas. Home to the University of Limpopo’s Turfloop campus it is a great place to study. 

Here are the accommodation options available to students in Polokwane.

Motherland Mankweng offers decent, quality self-service single rooms in Mankweng (Peter Mokaba) at affordable rates.

Amenities:

  • Decent, fully-furnished single rooms with bed, wardrobe, table,
  • chair and grocery cabinet
  • Shared facilities include kitchen, toilets, showers and basins
  • Hot water 24 hours for 365 days
  • Tightened security with controlled access
  • Affordable rental payments
  • Secured Wi-Fi

Address: Stand No. 813, Mankweng Unit E

Contact number: 072 576 3970

Email address: info@motherland-mankweng.co.za

Polokwane Student Accommodation Listing Sites

If none of the above student accommodation options work for you, here are a few places you can find private student accommodation options in Polokwane. 

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Get Help With Your Student Accommodation in South Africa

If you need any financial assistance during your studies, Fundi can help. Fundi provides financial support to students in every area where it may be needed—from educational loans to textbook loans. 

Fundi can further help you find accommodation if you are still looking for options. If you need help financing your student accommodation, Fundi can also provide you with a loan. Get financial assistance today!

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