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

Living in Durban

Durban’s student rooms cluster on the Berea ridge and in Glenwood, Musgrave and Umbilo, between UKZN’s Howard College and DUT’s campuses, with budget rooms in the city centre and quieter, pricier options towards Durban North and Umhlanga. Taxis and buses along the main roads connect them; Glenwood has the most shared student houses.

Rents are mid-range nationally. Ask about security, load-shedding backup and whether Wi-Fi is included — these vary more between buildings than the rent does — and use the NSFAS filter if you are funded.

Campuses near Durban: UKZN Howard College, Durban University of Technology, Emeris Durban.

Nearby student areas: Durban North, Umhlanga.

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

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

Student accommodation in Durban: your questions answered

How much does student accommodation in Durban cost?

Rooms in Durban on DigsConnect start from R 2,000 per month, and a typical room is around R 6,250 per month across 19 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 Durban?

The most popular student areas in Durban are Durban North and Umhlanga. Durban’s student rooms cluster on the Berea ridge and in Glenwood, Musgrave and Umbilo, between UKZN’s Howard College and DUT’s campuses, with budget rooms in the city centre and quieter, pricier options towards Durban North and Umhlanga. Taxis and buses along the main roads connect them; Glenwood has the most shared student houses.

Which campuses are near Durban?

Students in Durban are close to UKZN Howard College, Durban University of Technology and Emeris Durban. 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 Durban?

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

Student accommodation in Durban: your questions answered

How much does student accommodation in Durban cost?

Which areas are best for students in Durban?

Which campuses are near Durban?

Is there NSFAS-accredited student accommodation in Durban?

How do I book student accommodation in Durban on DigsConnect?

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