Rental accommodation
Rental accommodation in Australia varies from one bedroom apartments to large houses, which are normally rented by a number of tenants living together as “housemates”. Finding suitable rental accommodation within a reasonable price range can take time, so it is a good idea to arrive at least a week before you start studies to allow yourself time to find accommodation, settle in and attend orientation at your institution.
Your study institution can help you find rental accommodation, or show you how you can search for it independently.
If you are renting, you should think about the size of property you want to rent, the cost you can afford, how close you are to public transport, and whether you want to rent “furnished” or “unfurnished”. Renting an unfurnished place is cheaper, but you will need to provide your own furniture.
You may decide it is easier to look for an existing share house where the current tenants are looking for a new housemate. People who are looking for housemates often leave notices and advertisements in and around university and college campuses, but it is probably best to start with your institution’s accommodation office, which should be able to help you find other students who are looking for housemates.
Listings for shared accommodation also feature on websites such as www.realestate.com.au (external site) or as classified advertisements in newspapers.
You’ll find more information about renting and sharing accommodation on the following pages:
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