66Rooms available
UniLodge @ UC - Campus West
4.8 mi from centre10 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
- Laundry
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- 24/7 security
- +4 more
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From
A$211/week
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55Rooms available
UniLodge @ UC - Weeden Lodge
6 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
- Laundry
- Bike storage
- Parking
- +5 more
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From
A$221/week
56Rooms available
UniLodge @ UC - UC Lodge
4.8 mi from centre2 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
- Laundry
- Bike storage
- Parking
- +6 more
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From
A$277/week
55Rooms available
UniLodge @ UC - Cooper Lodge
4.8 mi from centre3 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
- Laundry
- Bike storage
- Parking
- +6 more
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From
A$318/week
22Rooms available
Student Living Academie House
1.9 mi from centre2 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
- Laundry
- Bike storage
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- +2 more
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From
A$445/week
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StudiosFor students who want privacy and the joy of being personally responsible for every dish.7 typesfrom A$236/weekEn-suite roomsA solid middle ground: your own bathroom, shared kitchen, fewer diplomatic incidents.6 typesfrom A$211/weekApartmentsGood for friend groups who already know whose turn it is to buy washing-up liquid.17 typesfrom A$221/week
23Rooms available
Student Living on Gould
2.3 mi from centre2 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
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- +3 more
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From
A$580/week
32Rooms available
UniLodge @ UC - Buru
4.8 mi from centre1 room type
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- +3 more
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On enquiry
23Rooms available
UniLodge @ UC - Gurubun
4.8 mi from centre1 room type
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- Laundry
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- 24/7 security
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- +3 more
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On enquiry
23Rooms available
UniLodge @ UC - Mulleum
4.8 mi from centre2 room types
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- Laundry
- Parking
- 24/7 security
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- +3 more
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On enquiry
23Rooms available
UniLodge @ UC - Wagan
4.8 mi from centre1 room type
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- Laundry
- Parking
- 24/7 security
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- +3 more
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Pricing
On enquiry
About Canberra
Why students choose Canberra
Student accommodation in Canberra is one of the most searched-for choices for international students heading to Australia. Alongside student cities like Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane, Canberra is one of Australia's core destinations for international students. We list 11 Canberra student stays with prices from A$211/week, taken from the operators themselves. What each rent includes is set by the operator and shown on the property page. We do not charge students a booking fee, and we aim to reply to every enquiry within one working day.
The best areas for students in Canberra share three qualities: they are close to at least one major university, they have direct public transport into the city centre, and they have enough shops, cafes, and supermarkets to be practical for daily life.
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Room types, what bills included really covers, when to book, and what to check if you are arriving from abroad.
Top Canberra universities and campus links
Canberra hosts thousands of local and international students each academic year. When choosing where to live, prioritise a walking-distance or single-transfer commute to your specific university department, this saves 60 to 90 minutes a day of travel time.
Each Canberra property page shows the nearest universities and the typical commute by public transport. If you know which Australia university you are attending, filter for properties within a 20 minute journey to make the shortlist manageable.
Best areas for students in Canberra
The best areas for students in Canberra share three qualities: they are close to at least one major university, they have direct public transport into the city centre, and they have enough shops, cafes, and supermarkets to be practical for daily life.
As a general rule, neighbourhoods with a high student population feel safer at night, offer part-time job opportunities in cafes and bars, and give you a built-in social scene. Ask your university's welfare office where most first-year international students live, this is usually the safest starting point for your Canberra accommodation search.
Cost of living for students in Canberra
The cost of student accommodation in Canberra typically starts from A$211/week, and rent is usually the single biggest line item in a student's budget. Beyond rent, students in Canberra typically budget for groceries, public transport, mobile data, and social spending.
If Canberra 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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Nearby universities
Where students live in Canberra
Australian National University
Canberra ACT 2601
ANU is beside central Canberra, so students often compare on-campus colleges, Civic rooms and nearby student accommodation.
Student accommodation near Australian National UniversityUniversity of Canberra
Bruce ACT 2617
The University of Canberra is in Bruce, north-west of the city centre. Students should compare Bruce, Belconnen and central Canberra options.
Student accommodation near University of CanberraAustralian Catholic University Canberra
Watson ACT 2602
ACU Canberra is in Watson, with students comparing north Canberra suburbs against city-centre accommodation.
Student accommodation near Australian Catholic University CanberraUniversity of New South Wales Canberra
Robert Campbell Road, Campbell, Canberra 2612
University of New South Wales Canberra is one of the universities students search accommodation for in Canberra. The buildings on this page are the ones closest to its campus, each shown with the distance to it.
Student accommodation near University of New South Wales CanberraFrequently asked questions
- Prices in Canberra typically start from A$211/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 Canberra 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 MoJO Housing, and we list only recognised student accommodation operators. Listing details for our 11 Canberra 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 Canberra 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.
- Some Canberra student accommodation operators may ask for an Australian contact, guarantor-style support, upfront rent, or proof that you can meet the rent instalments. The exact rule is set by the provider, so ask before you pay anything.
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.