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The Torrens and the city, Adelaide
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16 stays in Adelaide

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Switch Adelaide Central

0.5 mi from centre7 room types
Bills clarity24h shortlist
  • Laundry
  • Study space
  • Communal lounge
  • Social events
  • +1 more

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A$403/week

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About Adelaide

Why students choose Adelaide

Adelaide is laid out as a single square mile of grid with a continuous ring of parkland around it, and that boundary explains most of the housing market. Adelaide University, formed by bringing together the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, has its central campuses along North Terrace on the grid's northern edge, with the state library and the museum beside them. Flinders University is the exception, out at Bedford Park in the southern suburbs. So the question is whether you live inside the park ring or outside it.

The central business district is where the towers and most of the purpose-built student housing are, and living on the grid puts you a short walk from North Terrace teaching and inside the free tram zone. North Adelaide sits across the parklands, Victorian, handsome and quieter, with O'Connell Street for food. Prospect and Thebarton are just beyond the ring and noticeably cheaper, both well bussed. Unley and Norwood to the south east are leafy, established and more expensive. Bedford Park and Flinders Park are the areas built around the Flinders campus and the hospital, now served by the extended rail line. Glenelg is on the coast at the end of the tram, which many people decide is worth the journey.

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  • Student apartment, share house or studio in Adelaide?

    Managed student buildings are concentrated inside the CBD and close to North Terrace. An en-suite shares a kitchen; a studio is self-contained; and a shared apartment usually offers more communal space. These central options suit Adelaide University particularly well.

    Share houses outside the park ring may offer more room, while Bedford Park needs a separate search for Flinders students. Check cooling, furniture, utilities and the actual public-transport route before comparing weekly rents.

  • What should you confirm before booking in Adelaide?

    MoJO currently lists 16 Adelaide student stays, with published prices from A$275/week. Compare total rent, included utilities, internet, cooling costs, bond, payment frequency and campus travel. Check your own transport-concession eligibility rather than assuming the discounted fare.

    Read the agreement and condition report carefully, photograph the room at move-in and confirm how the bond will be handled. Ask for cancellation, transfer and early-exit terms in writing, especially if course dates may change.

  • Top Adelaide universities and campus links

    Adelaide's student population is anchored by Adelaide University and Flinders University. When choosing student accommodation in Adelaide, most students prioritise the walking-distance or single-transfer commute to their own department, since it saves 60 to 90 minutes a day on lectures, labs, and evening study.

    On each Adelaide property page you will see the exact minute count to nearby universities and whether the campus is served by direct public transport. If you already know your university, filter by it before comparing rooms, it saves a lot of back and forth.

  • Best areas for students in Adelaide

    The best areas for student accommodation in Adelaide include Adelaide CBD and North Terrace, North Adelaide, Prospect and Thebarton, Unley and Norwood, and Bedford Park and Flinders. Each has a distinct mix of student housing, cafes, supermarkets, and public transport connections, so the "best" area really depends on which university you attend and what kind of neighbourhood you want to live in.

    If you are new to Adelaide, aim for neighbourhoods with a high student population and good late-night public transport. Areas near your university's main campus are safest for evening walks home and mean you can lie in for 9 AM lectures.

  • Cost of living for students in Adelaide

    The cost of student accommodation in Adelaide typically starts from A$275/week, and rent is usually the single biggest line item in a student's budget. Beyond rent, students in Adelaide typically budget for groceries, public transport, mobile data, and social spending.

    If Adelaide rents feel steep, it can be worth comparing with cities like Melbourne and Sydney: the same weekly budget often stretches further, and some Australia universities have satellite campuses across multiple cities.

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Universities in Adelaide

  • Adelaide University
  • Flinders University

Popular neighbourhoods

  • Adelaide CBD and North Terrace
  • North Adelaide
  • Prospect and Thebarton
  • Unley and Norwood
  • Bedford Park and Flinders
  • Glenelg

Getting around

Adelaide Metro runs trains, trams and buses on one metroCARD, with concession fares for eligible students, and the tram through the city centre and up North Terrace is free within the central zone. Trains run south to Flinders and Seaford and the line was extended to serve the campus directly. The grid is flat and small enough that walking covers almost all of it, and the parklands give you traffic-free cycling routes in every direction. Check your own concession eligibility with Adelaide Metro rather than assuming it, because the rules differ by visa and enrolment.

Frequently asked questions

  • Prices in Adelaide typically start from A$275/week, depending on room type, location, and how early you book. Purpose-built student rooms with bills included are usually the best value overall, since utilities and WiFi are already priced in.

Prices and availability on this page were last checked on . Rooms and rents change often, so confirm both with the operator before you pay anything.