Student Accommodation Adelaide

About Adelaide

Adelaide is one of the most popular cities for students. Many students enjoy staying in Adelaide. Here is a breakdown of the proportion of international students by level of study in Adelaide:

• Postgraduate research: 27%

• Master's: 22.8%

• Bachelor's: 17.2%

Adelaide offers high-quality education through its prestigious universities: the University of Adelaide, Flinders University, the University of South Australia (UniSA), and Torrens University Australia, among other world-renowned institutions. Besides its academic rigour, this city attracts students from all over the world.

Popular Student Areas in Adelaide

Popular Adelaide areas among university students are North Adelaide, the East End, and the City Centre. There are a few things to keep in mind while searching for the perfect student area to stay in, including transportation, cost, and amenities.

1. Students living in North Adelaide will be near the University of Adelaide. The purpose-built accommodation would cost around AU$500–AU$700/week.

• Travel time from North Adelaide to the CBD by different modes of transportation:

• Bus - 10-15 minutes

• Taxi - 5-10 minutes

• Walking - 30 minutes

• Bike - 15 minutes

2. Students living in the East End would pay approximately AU$550–AU$900/week.

Nearby universities include the University of South Australia (UniSA) City East Campus.

• Travel time from the East End to the CBD by different modes of transportation:

• Bus - 5-10 minutes

• Taxi - 5-10 minutes

• Walking - 15-20 minutes

• Bike - 5-10 minutes

3. Students living in purpose-built student accommodation in the City Centre pay around AU$400–AU$800/week. This area includes the University of Adelaide.

• Travel time from the City Centre to the CBD by different modes of transportation:

• Bus - 1-2 minutes

• Taxi - 1-2 minutes

• Walking - 5-10 minutes

• Bike - 1-2 minutes

Best Student Housing in Adelaide

Adelaide has various student room options, and students can explore different areas in Adelaide near their universities and budgets. 

Popular student accommodations in Adelaide that provide almost every room type are Scape Waymouth, Dwell East End Adelaide, Scape Adelaide Central, Y Suites on Waymouth, and Y Suites City Gardens.

Discover Student Room Types in Adelaide (Approx. AU$1000 - AU$5361/ month)

The purpose-built student accommodation in Adelaide typically includes a variety of amenities included in the bills; it varies according to the provider's terms and conditions. But broadly, we suggest a student should consider budget, needs, and preferences while making decisions. 

Here, we have categorised the room types given below based on preference and budget to help you in your decision-making.

Type 1: Affordable student rooms in Adelaide: 

These cost around AU$465 per week on average and are recommended for students who are comfortable sharing space. Typically, such properties are houses or apartments.

• Shared room

  • Amenities: Self-contained apartment with multiple bedrooms, shared bathroom, shared kitchen

  • North Adelaide’s average rent: AU$1,450 / month

  • The East End’s average rent: AU$1,500 / month

  • The City Centre’s average rent: AU$1,450 / month

• Triple/ Quadruple rooms

  • Amenities: Private bedroom, Shared bathroom, shared kitchen

  • North Adelaide’s average rent: AU$1,350 / month

  • The East End’s average rent: AU$1,400 / month

  • The City Centre’s average rent: AU$1,450 / month

• Entire place

  • Amenities: Private bedroom, Shared bathroom, shared kitchen

  • North Adelaide’s average rent: AU$2,350 / month

  • The East End’s average rent: AU$2,000 / month

  • The City Centre’s average rent: AU$1,960 / month

Type 2: Affordable student rooms in Adelaide with privacy: These rooms cost around AU$1,480 per month. 

1. Student Single Room

   1. Amenities: Private bedroom, Shared bathroom, shared kitchen

   2. North Adelaide’s average rent: AU$1,350 / month

   3. The East End’s average rent: AU$1,000 / month

   4. The City Centre’s average rent: AU$1,060 / month

   5. Recommended student single rooms include Scape Waymouth, Y Suites on Waymouth, and Y Suites City Gardens.

2. Student Shared Flats

   1. Amenities: Private Bedroom in a shared house or flat, shared bathroom, shared kitchen

   2. North Adelaide’s average rent: AU$1,350 / month

   3. The East End’s average rent: AU$1,300 / month

   4. The City Centre’s average rent: AU$1,460 / month

   5. Recommended student single rooms include Scape Waymouth, YScape Adelaide Central, and Y Suites City Gardens.

3. Student Twin Rooms

   1. Amenities: One room with two single beds, Shared bathroom, shared kitchen

   2. North Adelaide’s average rent: AU$970 / month

   3. The East End’s average rent: AU$1,000 / month

   4. The City Centre’s average rent: AU$1,160 / month

   5. Recommended twin rooms include Scape Waymouth.

4. Student Double Room

   1. Amenities: One bedroom with double bed, shared bathroom, shared kitchen

   2. North Adelaide’s average rent: AU$1,470 / month

   3. The East End’s average rent: AU$1,300 / month

   4. The City Centre’s average rent: AU$1,460 / month

Room Type 3: Adelaide student rooms with privacy, quiet space, and proximity to the CBD cost around  AU$1,000- AU$2,000 per month. 

5. Adelaide Student Flats 

   1. Amenities: Private bedroom, private bathroom, private kitchen

   2. North Adelaide’s average rent: AU$1,316 / month

   3. The East End’s average rent: AU$1,300 / month

   4. The City Centre’s average rent: AU$1,300 / month

6. Adelaide Student En-Suite Rooms 

   1. Amenities: Single bedroom, Private bathroom, shared kitchen

   2. North Adelaide’s average rent: AU$1,150 / month

   3. The East End’s average rent: AU$1,200 / month

   4. The City Centre’s average rent: AU$1,300 / month

   5. Browse through students' en-suites in Adelaide, such as Scape Waymouth and Scape Adelaide Central.

7. Adelaide Student Studios

   1. Amenities: private bedroom, Private bathroom, private kitchen

   2. North Adelaide’s average rent: AU$1,150 / month

   3. The East End’s average rent: AU$1,200 / month

   4. The City Centre’s average rent: AU$1,200 / month

   5. Popular student studios are Scape Waymouth and Dwell East End Adelaide.

Room Type 4: Students who prefer amenities over budget

Student penthouses in Adelaide cost around  AU$2,000–AU$3,000 per month.

These are suitable for students who prefer to have private bedrooms, a private balcony, a terrace, privacy, spacious rooms, and a top floor that is more than budget.

Cost of Living in Adelaide for Students (Approx. AU$400 - AU$570)

It varies depending on students’ lifestyle choices, but overall, apart from your Adelaide student accommodation rent, other expenses cannot be ignored. We have suggestions to help you save money while living in Adelaide as a student:

• Food: AU$350–AU$500/month on average. 

  • We suggest buying groceries that cost around AU$200/month and cooking your own meals. 

  • Shop at grocery stores such as Coles, Aldi, and Foodworks, as they often have lower prices than larger supermarkets.

• Transportation: AU$50-AU$70/month on average

  • Use the Adelaide Metro; it’s cheap, and it connects all major suburbs and the CBD.

  • Buy a new bike for AU$300, easily available for students, which is equal to one month's rent and will benefit you for the entire year.

  • Of course, walking is always an option. You can walk around the city; it’s free and fun.