Student Accommodation in uMhlanga
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Student accommodation in uMhlanga
DigsConnect is South Africa's largest student accommodation marketplace. Browse trusted student digs, apartments, studios and residences in uMhlanga — 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 uMhlanga to suit your budget — close to campus, transport and everything student life has to offer.
Living in uMhlanga
Umhlanga is Durban’s newer business and residential district to the north, home to several private colleges and to apartment complexes that suit students who want a modern flat and can budget for the commute to UKZN or DUT. It is the premium end of the Durban student market.
Sharing a flat is the usual arrangement; check levies and what is included, and price the daily trip to campus before you compare rents.
Campuses near uMhlanga: UKZN Howard College, Durban University of Technology, Emeris Durban.
Nearby student areas: Durban North, Durban.
Funded by NSFAS? See NSFAS-accredited student accommodation in uMhlanga — only properties approved to accept NSFAS-funded students. On a budget? See the cheapest student accommodation in uMhlanga.
Compare prices, view real photos and book your student accommodation in uMhlanga online with DigsConnect. No lost deposits, no scams — just trusted digs near the places you need to be.
Student accommodation in uMhlanga: your questions answered
How much does student accommodation in uMhlanga cost?
Rooms in uMhlanga on DigsConnect start from R 2,500 per month, and a typical room is around R 5,000 per month across 8 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 uMhlanga?
The most popular student areas in uMhlanga are Durban North and Durban. Umhlanga is Durban’s newer business and residential district to the north, home to several private colleges and to apartment complexes that suit students who want a modern flat and can budget for the commute to UKZN or DUT. It is the premium end of the Durban student market.
Which campuses are near uMhlanga?
Students in uMhlanga 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 uMhlanga?
Yes. Use the NSFAS filter on this page to see only properties accredited to house NSFAS-funded students in uMhlanga. 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 uMhlanga 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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Popular student areas
- Pretoria
- Hatfield
- Pretoria North
- Pretoria Central
- Arcadia
- Lynnwood Manor
- Lynnwood Glen
- Centurion
- Cape Town
- Rondebosch
- Claremont
- Stellenbosch
- Johannesburg
- Braamfontein
- Auckland Park
- Parktown
- Rosebank
- Midrand
- Sandton
- Durban
- Durban North
- Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
Student accommodation near popular campuses
- University of Pretoria (Hatfield)
- University of Cape Town
- Durban University of Technology
- UNISA Florida
- Rosebank College Braamfontein
- Rosebank College Sunnyside
- Emeris Pretoria
- Emeris Cape Town
- Emeris Durban
- Eduvos Pretoria
- Eduvos Mowbray
- STADIO Centurion
- Boston City Campus Cape Town
- Tshwane South TVET
- Ekurhuleni West TVET Germiston
- College of Cape Town City Campus
- College of Cape Town Crawford
- False Bay College Westlake
- Northlink College Parow
- Northlink College Goodwood
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