Adelaide is also known as Australia’s Education City. It’s little wonder that the city offers a wide range of quality accommodation options to suit any student budget.
The University of South Australia partners with urbanest to provide accommodation that is designed specifically to cater to the student lifestyle. These apartments are centrally located and offer great value on rent. You may also wish to choose from the University’s student hostels, residential colleges and homestay.
If you need more space for a family, or simply prefer greater independence, there is always private rental. Try our long-term accommodation step-by-step process to help select the best accommodation for your family’s needs.
Our handy housing Frequently Asked Questions can help you find the right place to live and ease the process of moving in and out. You will also find helpful information about transport, working while studying and potential scholarships to help cover accommodation costs.
Still not sure where to start? Contact us for personalised advice.
Plan ahead
Allow plenty of time to research your options
Know your rights
Know your rights and obligations as a renter in South Australia. Have a look at tenancy information in your own language and see what’s involved when it comes to renting in South Australia.
Understand the details
Understand the details of the lease/contract before agreeing to it.
Avoid rental scams
Avoid rental scams on social networking and external share accommodation websites.
Rent without a lease
Don't rent accommodation without a written lease/contract.
Pay money without a receipt
Don't pay any money (for example rent or a security bond) without getting a receipt.
Commit without first clarifying ‘house rules’
Don't commit to share accommodation without first clarifying ‘house rules’ (cleaning, bills, etc) with housemates
This free service helps UniSA students find private rental housing.
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Please note that students under 18 years of age are eligible only for homestay or homeaway (organised by SAIBT or Eynesbury) accommodation options.
