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Living in Rondebosch

Rondebosch is UCT’s home suburb: the campus is on the slopes above it, the Jammie Shuttle runs through it, Rondebosch station is on the Southern Line, and the main road has everything students need. It has the largest concentration of student houses and private residences on this side of the mountain, and the highest rents.

Rooms here go first — most are let by December for the following year. Shared houses are cheaper than residences; Mowbray and Observatory next door are the value alternatives.

Campuses near Rondebosch: University of Cape Town, Eduvos Mowbray.

Nearby student areas: Claremont, Cape Town.

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

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

Student accommodation in Rondebosch: your questions answered

How much does student accommodation in Rondebosch cost?

Rooms in Rondebosch on DigsConnect start from R 6,350 per month, and a typical room is around R 8,000 per month across 16 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 Rondebosch?

The most popular student areas in Rondebosch are Claremont and Cape Town. Rondebosch is UCT’s home suburb: the campus is on the slopes above it, the Jammie Shuttle runs through it, Rondebosch station is on the Southern Line, and the main road has everything students need. It has the largest concentration of student houses and private residences on this side of the mountain, and the highest rents.

Which campuses are near Rondebosch?

Students in Rondebosch are close to University of Cape Town and Eduvos Mowbray. 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 Rondebosch?

Yes. Use the NSFAS filter on this page to see only properties accredited to house NSFAS-funded students in Rondebosch. 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 Rondebosch 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 Rondebosch: your questions answered

How much does student accommodation in Rondebosch cost?

Which areas are best for students in Rondebosch?

Which campuses are near Rondebosch?

Is there NSFAS-accredited student accommodation in Rondebosch?

How do I book student accommodation in Rondebosch on DigsConnect?

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