CPUT student accommodation: a guide to every campus
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) is spread across five campuses in the Western Cape — Bellville, District Six (Cape Town CBD), Mowbray, Granger Bay and Wellington — so "CPUT accommodation" means something different depending on which campus you're studying at. This guide covers off-campus student housing near each one, plus where to find NSFAS-related information. CPUT's own residence fees and application dates change every year, so always confirm current figures directly on <a href="https://www.cput.ac.za/">cput.ac.za</a> rather than relying on this or any third-party page.
CPUT campuses at a glance
CPUT operates five campuses, each with a different academic focus and a different accommodation market around it:
- Bellville Campus — the largest campus, home to Engineering, Business and IT faculties, in Bellville/Symphony Way, Cape Town northern suburbs.
- District Six Campus — in the Cape Town CBD, covering Applied Sciences, Design and Informatics; walking distance to town and the Company's Garden precinct.
- Mowbray Campus — home of the Faculty of Education, in the southern suburb of Mowbray near the UCT lower campus area.
- Granger Bay Campus — the Cape Town Hotel School, on the Atlantic seaboard near the V&A Waterfront.
- Wellington Campus — in the Boland, about an hour from Cape Town, focused on Agriculture and related programmes.
Off-campus housing near Bellville and District Six
Most CPUT students look for accommodation near Bellville or District Six, since these two campuses carry the bulk of enrolment. Bellville has a large, established student-housing market along Symphony Way and Modderdam Road, with options ranging from private residences to shared houses. District Six students often look toward the CBD, Zonnebloem, Woodstock and Salt River for walkable or short-commute options.
- Bellville: private residences and share-housing along Symphony Way, Modderdam Road and near Bellville station.
- District Six / CBD: options in the CBD, Zonnebloem, Woodstock and Vredehoek within a short walk or quick trip of campus.
- Always check a listing's actual walking distance and transport route to your specific CPUT campus before booking.
Mowbray, Granger Bay and Wellington
These three campuses have smaller, more specialised student populations and correspondingly tighter local accommodation markets.
- Mowbray: shares its residential area with UCT students — see our southern suburbs accommodation guide for options in Mowbray, Rondebosch and Wynberg.
- Granger Bay (Hotel School): limited nearby housing given the Atlantic seaboard location; most students commute from the CBD, Sea Point or Green Point.
- Wellington: a small-town market — check directly with CPUT's Wellington campus office and local estate agents for options close to campus.
NSFAS and CPUT residences
CPUT administers its own residences and also has NSFAS-accredited off-campus accommodation lists for students who qualify for the allowance. Because NSFAS accreditation lists, residence fees and application windows change annually, we cover the process in a dedicated guide rather than quoting numbers here that could go stale.
- See our CPUT NSFAS accommodation guide for how the allowance and accreditation process works.
- For official, current CPUT residence fees, apply directly via cput.ac.za — figures below should be confirmed there, not taken from any third-party source.
Top picks near CPUT
A few DigsConnect-listed options in areas that genuinely serve CPUT students, depending on which campus you're attending:
- Southern suburbs (Mowbray campus): see our Wynberg & southern suburbs guide.
- Cape Town CBD and surrounds (District Six campus): browse listings in our Cape Town student accommodation guide.
- Always confirm current pricing and availability directly with the provider — details are true at time of writing but can change.
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Find student accommodation on DigsConnectFrequently asked questions
How many campuses does CPUT have?
CPUT has five campuses: Bellville, District Six (Cape Town CBD), Mowbray, Granger Bay (Cape Town Hotel School) and Wellington.
Where is CPUT Bellville campus?
CPUT's Bellville campus is in Bellville, in Cape Town's northern suburbs, and is the university's largest campus.
Is there accommodation near CPUT District Six campus?
Yes — District Six campus is in the Cape Town CBD, and students typically look at housing in the CBD, Zonnebloem, Woodstock, Vredehoek and nearby suburbs.
Does CPUT have NSFAS-accredited accommodation?
CPUT has its own residences plus NSFAS-accredited off-campus options. See our NSFAS accommodation for CPUT guide for how accreditation and the allowance process works — always confirm current figures with CPUT and NSFAS directly.
What is CPUT's Hotel School campus called?
The Cape Town Hotel School is based at CPUT's Granger Bay campus, on the Atlantic seaboard near the V&A Waterfront.
Where can I find CPUT's official residence fees?
CPUT publishes current residence fees on cput.ac.za. Fee and policy details change annually, so always confirm the current figures directly with CPUT rather than relying on a third-party page.