Student Apartments

There are several modern apartment complexes in the city centre and close to campus. These apartment facilities are operated by private businesses and are designed specifically for students.

Student apartments have their own bathroom and kitchen. They are generally furnished with bed, heater, desk and chair, dining table and chairs, sofa, refrigerator, cook-top and oven or microwave.

Unlike at colleges and hostels, students are self-sufficient in these apartments. In many situations, students are responsible for the connection and ongoing payments for water, telephone, electricity and gas.

There is a range of apartment styles you can lease:

• Studio - the bed is situated in the living room of the apartment;
• One bedroom - the apartment has a living room and a separate bedroom;
• Twin-share - apartment with two single beds in the one bedroom;
• Two and three bedroom - separate living room and bedrooms;

How do You Organise it?

Our 'Student Housing Options & Location Guide' brochure provides contact details of student apartments located near the Parkville campus and city, including a useful location map. Check out our Publications page if you would like to download a copy.

You may also like to access our AccomNet housing database, which lists advertisements for apartments and other housing options. You can access AccomNet online. Alternatively, advertisements are printed and posted on noticeboards in the Baldwin Spencer Building.

Research the different services and facilities that each student apartment complex offers. Most providers have a useful website. Look for prices, lease periods, floor plans and images.

If interested, contact the apartment management directly for more information and application details.

You will be expected to sign a tenancy agreement by the apartment management. As such, understanding your rights and duties as a tenant is crucial. Read more about this topic on our starting a tenancy page.