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

Living near University of KwaZulu Natal Main campus

UKZN’s Howard College campus sits above Glenwood and Umbilo, which are the traditional student suburbs — shared houses within walking distance — with Berea, Musgrave and the city centre a short taxi ride away. Glenwood has the most student houses; Berea and Musgrave have more flats and residences.

Durban rents are mid-range nationally. Check security and the walk to campus, and use the NSFAS filter if you are funded — many residences near Howard College are accredited.

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

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

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Student accommodation near University of KwaZulu Natal Main campus: your questions answered

How much does student accommodation near University of KwaZulu Natal Main campus cost?

Rooms near University of KwaZulu Natal Main campus on DigsConnect start from R 2,000 per month, and a typical room is around R 6,250 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 suburbs are closest to University of KwaZulu Natal Main campus?

Students at University of KwaZulu Natal Main campus mostly live in Durban, Durban North and Umhlanga. UKZN’s Howard College campus sits above Glenwood and Umbilo, which are the traditional student suburbs — shared houses within walking distance — with Berea, Musgrave and the city centre a short taxi ride away. Glenwood has the most student houses; Berea and Musgrave have more flats and residences.

Is there NSFAS-accredited student accommodation near University of KwaZulu Natal Main campus?

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

Student accommodation near University of KwaZulu Natal Main campus: your questions answered

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