Student housing in Sydney is not cheap. UNSW Village’s 2026 weekly rents run from $408.50 for a room in a two-bed apartment to $646 for a premium one-bed, and UTS Housing’s Yura Mudang residence lists 2027 rents of $406 to $524 a week. Catered rooms at New College UNSW cost about $630 a week for 2027. This guide sets out the prices, deposits and application routes I could verify, and what to check if you rent privately. All amounts are in Australian dollars.
Details come from the UNSW Village, UTS Housing, New College UNSW and University of Sydney pages, plus NSW tenancy guidance, checked on 24 October 2026. Rents change each year, so confirm them for your intake before you pay.
Cost at a glance: what to add up
Before you compare the prices on this page, check what each figure actually covers:
- Rent period: per week, month or semester, and per person or per room.
- What is included: utilities, internet, contents insurance and any meal plan.
- One-off costs: deposit, application or booking fee, and any first-month payment.
- Getting to campus: travel passes, or the extra cost of living further out.
- Currency: prices here are in the local currency. Convert them at your bank’s current rate and add the transfer fee. Rates change daily, so we do not publish rupee figures.
Anything we could not confirm from an official source is flagged on this page as “could not verify”, so read those notes before you rely on a figure.
UNSW Village (Kensington)
UNSW Village is student apartment housing. Rents below are the 2026 weekly fees on 48 or 50-week contracts. UNSW says single-term contracts are currently not available because occupancy is high, and that weekly rates are expected to change each year.
| Apartment type | Weekly fee (2026) |
|---|---|
| Two-bed apartment (room) | $408.50 |
| Seven or eight-bed apartment (room) | $419.00 |
| Six-bed apartment (room) | $426.50 |
| Four-bed apartment (room) | $440.00 |
| Three-bed apartment (room) | $456.00 |
| Small studio | $565.00 |
| Studio | $580.50 |
| Premium studio or one-bed | $609.00 |
| Premium one-bed | $646.00 |
The page lists more apartment types than shown here. Shared apartments have shared bathrooms.
- Security deposit: four weeks of the residential fee.
- Application fee: $55.
- Cleaning: not included in rent, from $110 depending on room type.
UTS Housing: Yura Mudang
The UTS fees page I could access lists 2027 rents for Yura Mudang only. Share apartments are priced per person per week, and studios are single occupancy.
| Room type | Weekly rate (2027) |
|---|---|
| Six-bedroom share | $406 |
| Two-bedroom share | $438 |
| Standard (small) studio | $492 |
| Medium studio | $509 |
| Large studio | $524 |
- Contract dates (Autumn 2027): half year from 20 January to 7 July 2027, or full year from 20 January 2027 to 12 January 2028.
- Fees: a $50 application fee, a $150 non-refundable acceptance fee and a security deposit equal to four weeks of the weekly licence fee.
- Paying in advance: paying the full rent upfront gives a $200 discount per six-month licence agreement.
New College UNSW (catered and self-catered)
New College is a residential college on the UNSW campus. These 2027 figures are weekly equivalents if you pay upfront. Instalment plans add 5 percent.
| Option | Package | Weekly equivalent (2027) |
|---|---|---|
| New College, standard room | 44 weeks, fully catered | $630 |
| Postgraduate Village, apartment room | 44 weeks, self-catered | $574 |
| Postgraduate Village, studio | 44 weeks, self-catered | $640 |
| Postgraduate Village, apartment room | 48 weeks, self-catered | $538 |
| Postgraduate Village, studio | 48 weeks, self-catered | $605 |
Both colleges charge a $100 non-refundable application fee. On acceptance you pay a refundable bond ($1,000 at New College, $1,500 at the Postgraduate Village) plus a $2,000 fees-in-advance deposit that counts towards your accommodation fee. Ensuite rooms at New College are very limited and usually reserved for special needs or senior residents.
University of Sydney accommodation
The University of Sydney lists three kinds of housing: self-catered university residences, residential colleges with furnished rooms, three catered meals a day and laundry, and independently run off-campus housing, homestay and share houses. Locations include Camperdown and Darlington, Kensington and Camden. Its accommodation page gives no prices and does not mention a housing guarantee, so check each residence or college page for costs.
The page said applications for 2027 university accommodation were open, with a limited availability notice and no closing date. Applications go through an online portal, and the accommodation office can be reached on +61 2 9351 3322 on weekdays from 9am to 5pm.
University housing or a private rental?
| Question | University housing | Private rental |
|---|---|---|
| Contract | Fixed terms, such as 44, 48 or 50 weeks, or a half or full year at UTS | Set by your lease, so read the term and exit rules |
| Upfront cost | Application fee plus a deposit of about four weeks’ rent at UNSW and UTS | Bond of up to four weeks’ rent, plus rent in advance |
| Meals | Included at colleges, not in apartments | You cook for yourself |
In New South Wales a rental bond can be no more than four weeks’ rent and is held by NSW Fair Trading, even if you pay it through the landlord or agent. You can claim it back once you have moved out and returned the keys. If a landlord disputes your claim, they must apply to the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal within 14 days.
I have not ranked suburbs or listed private blocks and share houses, because I could not verify current rents or availability against reliable sources. If you rent privately, view the room in person or on a live video call, get a written lease and never pay before you have one. For more on the costs of a move, see our guide to student budgeting, or browse all Australian city guides.
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FAQs about student accommodation in Sydney
How much does UNSW Village cost?
In 2026, from $408.50 a week for a room in a two-bed apartment to $646 for a premium one-bed, on 48 or 50-week contracts. Cleaning is extra.
How much is UTS student housing?
At Yura Mudang the 2027 rents are $406 to $438 a week for a share room and $492 to $524 for a studio. I could not verify prices for any other UTS residence.
Is there a catered option near UNSW?
Yes. New College’s standard room is about $630 a week for 44 weeks, fully catered, on the 2027 figures when paid upfront.
How much bond can a Sydney landlord ask for?
No more than four weeks’ rent in New South Wales, and it must be lodged with NSW Fair Trading.
Sources
- UNSW: UNSW Village
- UTS Housing: residential fees
- New College UNSW: fees
- University of Sydney: accommodation
- Tenants’ Union of NSW: bond factsheet
All checked 24 October 2026.
