DigsConnect is South Africa's largest student accommodation marketplace. Browse trusted student digs, apartments, studios and residences in Cape Town — from affordable single rooms to self-contained flats — all with secure online booking and trusted, trusted landlords.

Whether you're a first-year or a postgraduate, you'll find student housing across Cape Town to suit your budget — close to campus, transport and everything student life has to offer.

Living in Cape Town

Cape Town is the most expensive student city in South Africa, and where you live depends on your campus: the southern suburbs along the Southern Line — Rondebosch, Claremont, Mowbray, Observatory — for UCT, Eduvos and the colleges on the main road; the city bowl for the CBD campuses; Bellville and Parow in the northern suburbs for UWC, CPUT and Stellenbosch’s Tygerberg campus, where rents are noticeably lower.

The Jammie Shuttle, the Southern Line, MyCiTi and taxis decide how far out is realistic. Rooms within walking distance of UCT are scarce by December; shared houses and a stop or two further down the line are how most students keep the monthly number down.

Campuses near Cape Town: University of Cape Town, University of the Western Cape, CPUT Bellville, Eduvos Mowbray, Emeris Cape Town, Boston City Campus Cape Town, College of Cape Town City Campus, Northlink College Parow.

Nearby student areas: Rondebosch, Claremont, Stellenbosch.

Funded by NSFAS? See NSFAS-accredited student accommodation in Cape Town — only properties approved to accept NSFAS-funded students. On a budget? See the cheapest student accommodation in Cape Town.

Compare prices, view real photos and book your student accommodation in Cape Town online with DigsConnect. No lost deposits, no scams — just trusted digs near the places you need to be.

Student accommodation in Cape Town: your questions answered

How much does student accommodation in Cape Town cost?

Rooms in Cape Town on DigsConnect start from R 4,000 per month, and a typical room is around R 7,770 per month across 171 live listings. Prices come straight from the landlord; single rooms in shared houses are the cheapest, en-suite rooms and studios in private residences cost the most. Use the cheapest-first sort to see the budget end.

Which areas are best for students in Cape Town?

The most popular student areas in Cape Town are Rondebosch, Claremont and Stellenbosch. Cape Town is the most expensive student city in South Africa, and where you live depends on your campus: the southern suburbs along the Southern Line — Rondebosch, Claremont, Mowbray, Observatory — for UCT, Eduvos and the colleges on the main road; the city bowl for the CBD campuses; Bellville and Parow in the northern suburbs for UWC, CPUT and Stellenbosch’s Tygerberg campus, where rents are noticeably lower.

Which campuses are near Cape Town?

Students in Cape Town are close to University of Cape Town, University of the Western Cape, CPUT Bellville, Eduvos Mowbray, Emeris Cape Town, Boston City Campus Cape Town, College of Cape Town City Campus and Northlink College Parow. Every listing shows the walking and driving time to nearby campuses, and each campus has its own page of rooms.

Is there NSFAS-accredited student accommodation in Cape Town?

Yes. Use the NSFAS filter on this page to see only properties accredited to house NSFAS-funded students in Cape Town. Accreditation is confirmed by the landlord; check the room type and lease length against your allowance before you sign.

How do I book student accommodation in Cape Town on DigsConnect?

Open a listing, send an enquiry (it goes straight to the trusted landlord, who replies on DigsConnect or WhatsApp), book a viewing, then sign the lease. It is free for students, and rooms near the big campuses fill between October and January, so start early.

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Living in Cape Town

Student accommodation in Cape Town: your questions answered

How much does student accommodation in Cape Town cost?

Which areas are best for students in Cape Town?

Which campuses are near Cape Town?

Is there NSFAS-accredited student accommodation in Cape Town?

How do I book student accommodation in Cape Town on DigsConnect?

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