DigsConnect is South Africa's largest student accommodation marketplace. Browse trusted student digs, apartments, studios and residences in Claremont — 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 Claremont to suit your budget — close to campus, transport and everything student life has to offer.

Living in Claremont

Claremont is one stop south of Rondebosch on the Southern Line and on the Jammie Shuttle route, with Cavendish and the main road on the doorstep — a slightly quieter and often slightly cheaper alternative to Rondebosch for UCT students, with more flats and fewer purpose-built residences.

Check the walk from the station or shuttle stop and whether Wi-Fi and electricity are included; Claremont flats often are not.

Campuses near Claremont: University of Cape Town.

Nearby student areas: Rondebosch, Cape Town.

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

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

Student accommodation in Claremont: your questions answered

How much does student accommodation in Claremont cost?

Rooms in Claremont on DigsConnect start from R 4,000 per month, and a typical room is around R 7,770 per month across 148 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 Claremont?

The most popular student areas in Claremont are Rondebosch and Cape Town. Claremont is one stop south of Rondebosch on the Southern Line and on the Jammie Shuttle route, with Cavendish and the main road on the doorstep — a slightly quieter and often slightly cheaper alternative to Rondebosch for UCT students, with more flats and fewer purpose-built residences.

Which campuses are near Claremont?

Students in Claremont are close to University of Cape Town. 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 Claremont?

Yes. Use the NSFAS filter on this page to see only properties accredited to house NSFAS-funded students in Claremont. 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 Claremont 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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Student accommodation in Claremont

Living in Claremont

Student accommodation in Claremont: your questions answered

How much does student accommodation in Claremont cost?

Which areas are best for students in Claremont?

Which campuses are near Claremont?

Is there NSFAS-accredited student accommodation in Claremont?

How do I book student accommodation in Claremont on DigsConnect?

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