There are many accommodation options for students in Adelaide.
A homestay is an excellent option for international students in Adelaide. It is a clean, friendly environment where a host family provides accommodation for the student. Living with English-speaking families is a great way to practice your language skills, share knowledge of your culture and learn more about the Australian lifestyle, and to make great friendships then can last a lifetime.
The homestay may be provided by families, couples, or single people with or without children. The host family can help the student with everyday tasks such as adjusting to life in Australia, travelling, shopping, or banking. All homestay facilities are carefully selected to provide a safe and comfortable stay and may provide additional levels of service such as cooking meals and transportation if requested.
Homestay costs range from A$165-A$310 per week.
Many international students choose to stay in a hostel during their studies. Hostels are great social environments where you can share a dormitory-style room with others students and backpackers or stay in your own room. Areas such as bathrooms, toilets, kitchens, and common rooms are communal. Hostels are budget-oriented and are usually much cheaper than hotels, so many young people choose to stay. For additional payment, services and facilities such as swimming pools, airport pickup, and hot meals may be provided.
Hostel accommodation cost ranges from A$100 – A$280 per week.
Sharing a house or an apartment with other people is more private and independent than living in a hostel or a homestay. It is a prevalent option for international students, as there are many properties in the city to suit many needs and budgets. Sharing a house comes with many benefits such as splitting the cost of utilities, phone bills, Internet, and sometimes groceries and car sharing. You may arrange shared responsibilities such as laundry or cooking. Usually, the shared houses or apartments are furnished, but sometimes you may have to buy your own bedding, cutlery, and furniture.
Shared Apartment Rental in Adelaide ranges from $185 – $215.
Renting an apartment or house is more expensive than sharing, yet it is a way to live entirely independently. You may have to buy all the necessary furniture if a house is unfurnished, and you will have to purchase cutlery, electronics, bedding, groceries, and supplies on your own. There are some expenses associated with renting a property, such as paying for the bond, utilities such as water, gas, electricity, Internet, and phone bills. Living independently requires you to take care of yourself and your home: cooking, cleaning, doing your laundry, and preparing the house for inspections. The cost of the rent depends on the size, location, and facilities available in the house or an apartment.
Renting a single-room apartment in Adelaide ranges from A$200 – A$450 per week.
All Accommodation Median Weekly Cost Estimate*
A$90-A$350 per week
Please note: Accommodation is cheaper outside Adelaide City Centre.
