Private rental

Listings online is provided for the use of students and staff of the University of New South Wales. Accommodation listings are updated frequently.

These listings are advertisements of private accommodation from the community around and nearby UNSW.

Listers and users are asked to notify the Accommodation Services when a listing is no longer available so that it can be removed. Unless notified the listing will be advertised for four weeks.

Accommodation can be advertised or relisted by contacting the Accommodation Services on 9385 4985.

Please note that that the Accommodation Services operates Listings online solely as a listing service. It makes no representations and provides no warranties about the accommodation listed or the providers of the accommodation. On all occasions you should only rely on your own enquiries and inspection of the accommodation.

Accommodation Services strongly advises all students against arranging private rental accommodation prior to arrival in Sydney. Students should physically inspect rental properties before signing contracts.

Tenancy Advice

Tenancy Advice and Housing Literature are available at Accommodation Services Central website.

Listing Form

Click here to download a listing form to advertise your room or property for rent. The completed form can be returned by email, fax or post.

This is a FREE service.

Click here to download the instruction on how to fill the listing form.

What Is Available?

Shared Accommodation

Usually a single room (furnished or unfurnished) in a flat or house often shared with other students. Facilities and expenses such as rent, electricity, gas, phone and bond are usually shared. Average cost for rent only is $140-$200 per week.

Room & Facilities

Usually a furnished room and use of facilities in a private home. You have use of the kitchen to do your own cooking and expenses such as gas & electricity are often included in the rent. Average cost is $140-$200 per week.

Full Board

Usually a furnished room and use of facilities in a private home (often with a family). Breakfast and dinner are provided and sometimes lunch. Average cost is $190-$250 per week which includes all expenses.

Properties to Rent

Furnished and unfurnished flats and houses are also listed. Depending on the location, number of rooms and general condition of the property, rent will vary considerably. For example, rental prices for a one bedroom flat may vary between $280 and $400 per week. When renting a flat or house one is usually required to sign a six month lease. For unfurnished premises a bond of four weeks' rent is payable before you move in. Telephone, gas and electricity bonds are also required.

Where Do I Start?

Consider which type of accommodation best suits you.

Do you want a family environment? - Full Board. Are you looking to share with a group of people your own age? - Shared Accommodation. Would you like a more private environment in a home with a couple or a single person? - Room & Facilities. Or do you want to be totally independent in your own house or flat? - Properties to Rent. Whatever the case, you need to think seriously about your choice of accommodation and whether it will be conducive to study.

Work out how much you can comfortably afford to pay.

You don't want to be stressed by financial problems while you are studying. Make sure that the cost of your accommodation, including food and expenses, is easily managed within your budget.

Try to find accommodation within about 30 minutes travelling from the University.

The suburbs to look at are: Kingsford, Kensington, Randwick, Coogee, Maroubra, Pagewood, Hillsdale, Eastlakes, Mascot, Rosebery, Surry Hills, and Darlinghurst. A bit further but still suitable are: Waverley, Bondi, Bondi Junction, Woollahra, Paddington and Matraville.

How The Service Works

1. Search Listings Online

Our accommodation listing service for students and staff is available on the Internet.

2. Visit the Accommodation Services Central Office

Look at the listing cards on the notice boards for suitable accommodation.

Write down the details of the listings you are interested in.

Then contact the householder.

Questions you should ask are as follows:

What is the rent per week?

Are gas & electricity included?

Are there any extra charges?

Must I pay rent in advance?

Is there a bond? How much?

Can I come & see the room?

Some points to remember:

Arrange to meet the householder.

Check that you have the right address.

Be punctual for your meeting.

If for any reason you are unable to keep your appointment, please phone the householder and tell him/her.