There are a number of different types of long term housing arrangements in Sydney
Below is a table comparing the different options available to help you choose what's right for you! You can also learn more about each type of accommodation and how to find them in the breakdowns below.
Accommodation options |
Budget |
Bills included? |
Furnished? |
| On-campus | $280-720 | Yes | Yes |
| Student accommodation | $360-600 | Yes | Yes |
| Renting | $400-700 | No | Usually not |
| Sharehouse | $200-350 | No | Sometimes |
| Homestay | $300-350 | Yes | Yes |
| Community living | Affordable | Yes | Yes |
On-campus
On-campus options are those such as colleges and apartments from studios to private rooms in shared apartments. Some of the on-campus options include meals.
Where to look?
Student accommodation
These accommodation options are managed by private student accommodation providers off-campus.
Where to look?
Renting
You can rent an apartment or house with different options i.e. studio, 1-2 bedroom, etc.
Where to look?
Real estate agents near UNSW
Homestay
With homestay, you can rent a private room in a family's house. Rent is paid upfront and there is an application fee which is approximately $300. Meals may be included in homestay.
Where to look?
Sharehouse
Sharehousing involves living with others in a house or an apartment.
Where to look?
The options below are not endorsed by the university. Be careful when looking at social media and other websites, as they may not be safe or reliable. To stay safe, learn about your rights as a tenant.
Community living
This is an alternative option of accommodation that is much more affordable. Homeshare is one type of community living where you live with an older person in their home and provide companionship.
