57Rooms available
UniLodge Wellesley Apartments
0.3 mi from centre3 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
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- +4 more
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From
NZ$270/week
New Zealand8 stays listed
Student accommodation in Auckland
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8 places in Auckland
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37Rooms available
Student Living Auckland, Anzac
0.6 mi from centre5 room types
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From
NZ$290/week
76Rooms available
Student Living Auckland - Beach
0.6 mi from centre2 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
- Laundry
- Gym
- Bike storage
- +7 more
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From
NZ$330/week
51Rooms available
Mayoral Drive Student Accommodation
0.2 mi from centre1 room type
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- Wi-Fi included
- Laundry
- 24/7 security
- Communal lounge
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From
NZ$359/week
138Rooms available
UniLodge Auckland Central
0.1 mi from centre4 room types
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- Gym
- 24/7 security
- Study space
- Communal lounge
- +1 more
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From
NZ$435/week
88Rooms available
UniLodge Auckland City
0.4 mi from centre1 room type
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- Wi-Fi included
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- Gym
- Bike storage
- +9 more
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From
NZ$452/week
28Rooms available
55 Symonds Street
0.4 mi from centre1 room type
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- Wi-Fi included
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- +8 more
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18Rooms available
Te Tirohanga o te Tōangaroa
0.6 mi from centre1 room type
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- Bike storage
- Outdoor space
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On enquiry
About Auckland
Why students choose Auckland
Auckland is built across about fifty extinct volcanoes on a narrow neck of land between two harbours, which means the flat route is rarely the direct one. The University of Auckland and AUT are both in the city centre, a few minutes apart along Symonds Street on the ridge above the port, so the commute for most students here is short and uphill rather than long. It is also the most expensive housing market in New Zealand, and the central areas below are priced accordingly.
The city centre around Symonds Street and Karangahape Road puts you on both campuses and holds most of the purpose-built towers. Grafton sits immediately east by the hospital and the medical school, quieter and still walkable. Newmarket is one ridge over, a proper shopping district with its own railway station and a fifteen minute walk in. Mount Eden and Kingsland are further south west, villa suburbs with village high streets, cheaper and connected by train. Parnell is east towards the water, handsome and expensive. Ponsonby, west of the centre, is where people go to eat and is priced for that. Albany, well to the north across the bridge, is built around the Massey campus and is a different proposition entirely.
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Room types, what bills included really covers, when to book, and what to check if you are arriving from abroad.
Which Auckland room type fits your campus?
Managed student apartments cluster around the CBD, Grafton and major university sites. Studios provide privacy, while shared apartments or houses offer more communal space and may sit further from the centre.
Auckland's hills and spread make the bus, train or ferry route important. Check furniture, heating, ventilation and included utilities before comparing weekly rent.
What should you confirm before booking in Auckland?
MoJO currently lists 8 Auckland student stays, with published prices from NZ$270/week. Compare total contract rent, included bills, deposit or bond, payment dates and travel to your exact campus. The advertised weekly or monthly figure is only one part of the cost.
Confirm the room category, move-in condition, cancellation terms and guarantor requirements in writing. For a shared home, check the inventory, repairs, liability terms and how any deposit or bond is handled.
Top Auckland universities and campus links
Auckland's student population is anchored by University of Auckland, Auckland University of Technology, and Massey University Albany. When choosing student accommodation in Auckland, 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 Auckland 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 Auckland
The best areas for student accommodation in Auckland include City centre and Symonds Street, Grafton and Newton, Newmarket, Mount Eden and Kingsland, and Parnell. 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 Auckland, 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 Auckland
The cost of student accommodation in Auckland typically starts from NZ$270/week, and rent is usually the single biggest line item in a student's budget. Beyond rent, students in Auckland typically budget for groceries, public transport, mobile data, and social spending.
If Auckland rents feel steep, it can be worth comparing with cities like Christchurch and Wellington: the same weekly budget often stretches further, and some New Zealand universities have satellite campuses across multiple cities.
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Other student cities in New Zealand
Comparing options? These are the other cities in New Zealand where most students on our shortlist are basing themselves.
Universities in Auckland
- University of Auckland
- Auckland University of Technology
- Massey University Albany
Popular neighbourhoods
- City centre and Symonds Street
- Grafton and Newton
- Newmarket
- Mount Eden and Kingsland
- Parnell
- Ponsonby and Grey Lynn
Getting around
Auckland Transport runs trains, buses and ferries on one AT HOP card, with a tertiary concession for eligible students that is worth applying for in your first week. The train lines are the practical way in from Newmarket, Kingsland and Mount Eden, and the City Rail Link has reshaped journeys through the centre. The ferries to Devonport and the islands are a genuine commuting option as well as a day out. The central ridge means walking is short but seldom level, and while the cycleways have improved a great deal the hills remain. Check your own concession eligibility with Auckland Transport rather than assuming it.
Frequently asked questions
- Prices in Auckland typically start from NZ$270/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.
- For a September move-in, most students book their Auckland accommodation between May and August. Booking earlier gives you the widest choice on room type, floor, and price. For January or summer intakes, book two to three months ahead.
- Your contract is signed directly with the accommodation provider, not with HouseForStudents, and we list only recognised student accommodation operators. Listing details for our 8 Auckland properties come from the operator's own site and we re-check them regularly, but always confirm the price and the terms in writing with the provider before you pay. Ask the operator specifically whether your contract is a tenancy or a licence, because statutory deposit protection applies to tenancies and most purpose-built student accommodation is let on a licence.
- Purpose-built student accommodation in Auckland commonly includes electricity, water, heating, WiFi, and contents insurance in the weekly rate, but the package is set by each operator and is not the same everywhere. Ask the operator exactly what the rent covers, and what is charged on top, before you pay anything.
- Most Auckland PBSA properties accept either a UK-based guarantor, an international guarantor, or pay a one-time fee in lieu. If you cannot provide a guarantor, ask our team when you enquire and we will filter for properties that do not require one.
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.