Best Student Accommodation in Adelaide CBD

If you’re looking for ideas of where to live as a student in Adelaide City, check out this list of the best student accommodation options in the Adelaide CBD. We’ve shortlisted 10 student housing complexes near uni campuses, many offering hundreds of beds.

The list consists of managed student residences and apartment buildings with self-catered accommodation. We used the Adelaide student housing tool at uhomes.com to compare locations, rents, room types and facilities, then checked details against provider sources. Campus access and budget variation guided the selection.

Properties are grouped by campus and location. Each entry shows walking distances, room costs and key features. The focus is on dedicated student housing in the CBD. Other living arrangements such as private share houses, homestays and catered residential colleges can be explored elsewhere.

Adelaide University City East

You may be especially interested in the following housing options if you mainly attend the eastern side of Adelaide University’s City Campus. Academic buildings here include the former University of Adelaide main campus and the former UniSA City East campus.

Several large student accommodation complexes are a short walk from classes. North Terrace and nearby streets also offer easy access to Rundle Mall, cafés and public transport.

1. Dwell East End Adelaide

Dwell East End Adelaide is a student accommodation tower just off Rundle Street and has around 300 beds. Lower-cost twin-share rooms and a short walk to City East are its main attractions.

Location: 12–18 Synagogue Place. Around five minutes’ walk to Adelaide University City East, near cafés and shops.
Room cost: Twin-share rooms advertised from A$292 a week. Private studios are also available.
Features: Furnished rooms, utility bills and Wi-Fi included, gym, cinema, study areas and a rooftop terrace.

2. Yugo Adelaide City

Yugo Adelaide City is a 725-bed student apartment complex opposite Adelaide University City East. Its North Terrace location is close to teaching buildings, Rundle Street cafés and the Botanic Gardens.

Location: 269 North Terrace. Around three minutes’ walk to Adelaide University City East.
Room cost: Rooms advertised from about A$368 a week. Options include private bedrooms in shared apartments, studios and one-bedroom apartments.
Features: Utility bills and Wi-Fi included, gym, cinema, barbecue area and organised social events.

3. Scape Adelaide University

Scape Adelaide University is a student residence of around 700 beds beside Adelaide University City East. A North Terrace address means a short walk to classes, Rundle Mall and the University tram stop.

Location: 230 North Terrace. Around three minutes’ walk to the main City East campus.
Room cost: Rooms advertised from A$299 a week. Choices include twin rooms, private bedrooms in shared apartments and self-contained studios.
Features: Gym, cinema, rooftop spaces, study rooms and 24-hour support. Utilities and Wi-Fi are included in the rent.

4. Student Living East West

Student Living East West is a student apartment building close to Adelaide University City East. uhomes.com lists a capacity of 77 beds. You can rent a private bedroom in a shared apartment, keeping costs down while having your own room.

Location: 227 North Terrace. Around four minutes’ walk to City East, near Rundle Mall and tram stops.
Room cost: Rooms advertised from A$299 a week. Options include private bedrooms in three-bedroom apartments and self-contained one-bedroom apartments.
Features: Furnished apartments, full kitchens, washing machines and dryers, air conditioning and secure entry.

Adelaide University City West

The western side of the City Campus is well catered for in terms of large-scale student accommodation. Residences around Gray Street and Waymouth Street are close to the former UniSA City West campus, Adelaide University’s health and medical precinct, and TAFE SA.

Some of the cheaper twin-share rooms on our list are in this part of the CBD. Private bedrooms in shared apartments and self-contained studios are also available if you want your own sleeping space.

5. UniLodge Metro Adelaide

UniLodge Metro Adelaide is a 430-bed student apartment complex near Adelaide University City West and TAFE SA. Selected apartments have balconies or loft-style layouts.

Location: 30 Victoria Street. Around seven minutes’ walk to City West and four minutes to TAFE SA.
Room cost: Rooms advertised from A$338 a week. Options include private bedrooms in shared apartments and one-bedroom apartments.
Features: Common rooms, an outdoor courtyard, air conditioning and organised social events.

6. Scape Waymouth

Scape Waymouth is an affordable student complex near Adelaide University City West and has over 400 beds. Outdoor facilities include a basketball court, courtyards and a rooftop terrace, alongside indoor study and recreation spaces.

Location: 231 Waymouth Street. Around eight minutes’ walk to Adelaide University City West.
Room cost: Rooms advertised from about A$288 a week. Options include twin-share rooms, private bedrooms in shared apartments and studios.
Features: Utility bills and Wi-Fi included, gym, cinema, study areas and 24-hour security and support.

7. Accolade On Waymouth

Accolade On Waymouth is an 811-bed budget student complex near Adelaide University City West and TAFE SA. Cafés, shops and Chinatown are also within walking distance.

Location: 128 Waymouth Street. Around eight minutes’ walk to City West and five minutes to TAFE SA.
Room cost: Rooms advertised from A$289 a week. Options include twin-share studios, private bedrooms in shared apartments and private studios.
Features: Utility bills and Wi-Fi included, gym, cinema, rooftop garden and study areas.

8. Accolade On Gray

Accolade On Gray is a 772-bed student accommodation complex in the western CBD. Its location is convenient for Adelaide University City West and the nearby health and medical precinct.

Location: Gray Street. Around six minutes’ walk to Adelaide University City West.
Room cost: Rooms advertised from A$369 a week. Options include private bedrooms in two- or six-bedroom apartments and self-contained studios.
Features: Furnished rooms, utility bills and Wi-Fi included, gym, cinema and communal social spaces.

Flinders City Campus and Adelaide Railway Station

Living close to Adelaide Railway Station may be a good option for many Adelaide students. Flinders University’s smaller City Campus is next door at One Festival Tower, making this area an obvious choice for students attending classes there.

Both Adelaide University city precincts are within walking distance. Train and tram connections are useful for travel beyond the CBD, while Rundle Mall, cafés and central city services are also nearby.

9. Scape Adelaide Central

Scape Adelaide Central is a student residence of around 500 beds close to Flinders City Campus, Adelaide Railway Station and tram stops. Both Adelaide University city precincts are also within walking distance.

Location: 12 Bank Street, near Adelaide Railway Station. Around nine minutes’ walk to City West and 11 minutes to City East.
Room cost: Rooms advertised from about A$318 a week. Options include twin-share rooms, private bedrooms in shared apartments and studios.
Features: Utility bills and Wi-Fi included, gym, study areas, social spaces and 24-hour reception.

10. The Switch Adelaide Central

The Switch Adelaide Central is a 347-bed residence between Adelaide University City East and Flinders City Campus. A central North Terrace address also keeps Rundle Mall, tram stops and the railway station within walking distance.

Location: 203 North Terrace. Around five minutes’ walk to City East and eight minutes to Flinders City Campus.
Room cost: Rooms advertised from A$417 a week. Options include private studios and bedrooms in shared apartments.
Features: Free laundry, fortnightly apartment cleaning, cinema and 24-hour on-site support.

Best Student Accommodation in Adelaide CBD