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Find student housing within easy reach of Durban University of Technology Main campus, with many NSFAS-accredited options close to lectures, public transport and everything student life has to offer.

Living near Durban University of Technology Main campus

DUT’s main campus is on the Berea ridge above the city centre, so Berea, Glenwood, Musgrave and Umbilo are the natural student suburbs — many within walking distance, the rest a short taxi or bus ride. The city centre has budget rooms and the most transport; Glenwood has the most shared student houses.

Durban rents sit in the middle of the national range. Check security and the walk after dark before you sign, and use the NSFAS filter if you are funded — a good share of residences near DUT are accredited.

Suburbs students choose for Durban University of Technology Main campus: Durban, Durban North, Umhlanga.

Funded by NSFAS? See NSFAS-accredited student accommodation near Durban University of Technology Main campus — only properties approved to accept NSFAS-funded students. On a budget? See the cheapest student accommodation near Durban University of Technology Main campus.

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Student accommodation near Durban University of Technology Main campus: your questions answered

How much does student accommodation near Durban University of Technology Main campus cost?

Rooms near Durban University of Technology Main campus on DigsConnect start from R 2,700 per month, and a typical room is around R 6,400 per month across 18 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 suburbs are closest to Durban University of Technology Main campus?

Students at Durban University of Technology Main campus mostly live in Durban, Durban North and Umhlanga. DUT’s main campus is on the Berea ridge above the city centre, so Berea, Glenwood, Musgrave and Umbilo are the natural student suburbs — many within walking distance, the rest a short taxi or bus ride. The city centre has budget rooms and the most transport; Glenwood has the most shared student houses.

Is there NSFAS-accredited student accommodation near Durban University of Technology Main campus?

Yes. Use the NSFAS filter on this page to see only properties accredited to house NSFAS-funded students near Durban University of Technology Main campus. 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 near Durban University of Technology Main campus 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 near Durban University of Technology Main campus

Living near Durban University of Technology Main campus

Student accommodation near Durban University of Technology Main campus: your questions answered

How much does student accommodation near Durban University of Technology Main campus cost?

Which suburbs are closest to Durban University of Technology Main campus?

Is there NSFAS-accredited student accommodation near Durban University of Technology Main campus?

How do I book student accommodation near Durban University of Technology Main campus on DigsConnect?

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