Jane Franklin Hall’s 2026 fee schedule lists $576 a week for a single room, $633 for a double room used as a single and $718 for an ensuite, with 21 meals a week, utilities and Wi-Fi included. The University of Tasmania (UTAS) lists six accommodation options in Hobart, and its comparison table, labelled 2025, shows weekly costs from $213 to $522. If you rent privately in Tasmania, a bond cannot be more than four weeks’ rent. This guide sets out those published figures, how to apply and what I could not verify.
Details come from the UTAS Hobart accommodation pages, Jane Franklin Hall’s 2026 fee schedule and the Tasmanian government’s bond page, checked on 8 and 9 November 2026. All amounts are in Australian dollars (AUD). The UTAS table is labelled 2025 and the Jane Franklin Hall schedule covers 2026, so figures for a 2027 start may differ, and I could not find a 2027 schedule.
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 Rates change daily, so we do not publish rupee figures.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.
UTAS accommodation options in Hobart
| Property | Area | Weekly cost, UTAS table (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| University Apartments | Sandy Bay | $303 |
| Christ College | Sandy Bay | $213 to $303 |
| St John Fisher College | Sandy Bay | $294 |
| Jane Franklin Hall | South Hobart | $522 |
| Hobart Apartments | Hobart CBD | $320 |
| Hytten Hall | Hobart CBD | $350 to $381 |
UTAS labels these costs as per week for 2025, subject to change and to National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) eligibility. The text I could read does not show which properties include meals, so do not compare a catered college with a self-catered apartment on price alone. UTAS says the Hobart Apartments are part of Hytten Hall. You apply online by creating an account and following the form, and residents must reapply each year. The university says it will do its best to keep your room if you want it, which is not a guarantee, and the page states no deadlines.
The individual UTAS property pages list different figures from the 2025 table and do not name a price year, so treat them as indicative:
| Property page | Room | Weekly price | Term and bond |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hytten Hall | Single room in a shared apartment | $330 | 50 weeks (up to 52), or 25 weeks for one semester in a single room. Bond $500 |
| Hytten Hall | Studio with private kitchen and bathroom | $396 | 50 weeks (up to 52). Bond $500 |
| Hobart Apartments | Studio with ensuite and kitchenette | From $358 | Minimum 50 weeks, up to 52. Bond four weeks’ rent. NRAS eligibility needed |
Hytten Hall’s page says it is open to domestic and international students, and that applications for 2027 are open. Hobart Apartments’ page says applications for 2026 are open. Both include electricity, heating, water and maintenance, plus a bed and furniture, and exclude linen, towels and cooking utensils. At 50 weeks, $330 a week comes to $16,500 for a single room at Hytten Hall, by my own sum.
Jane Franklin Hall: 2026 fees
| Room type | Weekly fee, 2026 | 38 weeks (my sum) |
|---|---|---|
| Single | $576 | $21,888 |
| Double, single occupancy | $633 | $24,054 |
| Ensuite, single occupancy | $718 | $27,284 |
- Included: full board with 21 meals a week, water, electricity, gas and heating, unlimited Wi-Fi, 24-hour laundry, the Jane bus service to the Hobart campuses, the Academic Development Program (mentoring and tutoring) and pastoral support from the Dean of Students and Senior Residents.
- Not included: room cleaning, linen, personal items, university fees, books, printing, and the bond and other fees below.
- Contract: 38 weeks (Semester 1 and 2) or 52 weeks (adding the Summer Trimester). Self-catering is limited to postgraduate students.
- One-off fees: a $100 non-refundable application fee for first-time residents, a $150 non-refundable acceptance fee, a $400 non-refundable building levy for new residents, and a $500 room bond for new residents, described as mostly refundable on leaving less a $50 Alumni Association fee.
- Discounts: Early Bird of $500 on a 38-week contract or $750 on a 52-week contract if paid in full by the 2026 deadline of 30 January, or $200 a semester if paid by the semester deadlines. There is also 10% off for a second sibling in the same year, 10% for children of Jane alumni and 10% for returning residents with three or more years. Only the greater discount applies, and Jane scholarship holders are not eligible for Early Bird.
- Paying: international students are not eligible for Early Bird or fortnightly direct debit and must pay all semester fees upfront on acceptance. Card surcharges of 1% to 2% apply, and overdue accounts incur $35 a week in late fees.
The schedule lists Early Bird deadlines for Semester 2 (19 June 2026) and the Summer Trimester (23 October 2026, as printed). Check Jane’s current schedule before you plan a 2027 budget, since the 2026 rates are the latest I found.
If you rent privately: Tasmania’s bond rules
- Maximum: a bond cannot be more than four weeks’ rent and cannot be increased during the tenancy.
- Lodging: the owner or agent completes the lodgement in MyBond and the tenant then pays. Where an agent collects the bond directly, they must lodge it with the Rental Deposit Authority within 10 working days.
- Holding and refunds: the Rental Deposit Authority holds all bonds until the tenancy ends. Only people registered against the bond can claim it back, and no interest is paid.
The government page was last updated on 10 February 2023, so confirm the current rules with Consumer, Building and Occupational Services before you rely on them.
What I could not verify
I could not verify 2026 or 2027 prices for Christ College, St John Fisher College or University Apartments beyond the 2025 table, whether each UTAS property includes meals, which price year the individual UTAS property pages use, private room rents or suburb rankings, so I have not ranked or quoted them. The Hytten Hall page and the 2025 table give different figures, and I could not tell which is current. 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. Before you commit, read our guide to university halls versus private housing, the checklist of what to look for before you sign and our safety guide. For other Australian cities, see our guides to Melbourne, Sydney and Perth, or browse all student accommodation in Australia.
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FAQs about student accommodation in Hobart
How much does UTAS accommodation cost in Hobart?
UTAS’s 2025 comparison table lists weekly costs from $213 to $522 across its six options, subject to change. Individual property pages show different figures, so check each one before you apply.
How much does Jane Franklin Hall cost in 2026?
$576 a week for a single room, $633 for a double room used as a single and $718 for an ensuite, with 21 meals a week included. On a 38-week contract a single room comes to $21,888, by my sum, before discounts and one-off fees.
What does Jane Franklin Hall include?
Full board, utilities, unlimited Wi-Fi, laundry, the Jane bus to the Hobart campuses and academic mentoring and tutoring, according to its 2026 fee schedule. Cleaning and linen are extra.
Is there a bond at Jane Franklin Hall?
Yes. New residents pay a $500 room bond, described as mostly refundable on leaving less a $50 Alumni Association fee. There is also a $100 application fee, a $150 acceptance fee and a $400 building levy for new residents.
Do I have to reapply every year?
Yes. UTAS says residents reapply each year, though it will do its best to keep your room if you want it.
How much bond can a Hobart landlord ask for?
No more than four weeks’ rent, and it cannot be increased during the tenancy. Bonds are held by the Rental Deposit Authority.
Sources
- University of Tasmania: Hobart accommodation
- University of Tasmania: Hytten Hall
- University of Tasmania: Hobart Apartments
- Jane Franklin Hall: 2026 fees schedule
- Tasmanian Government (CBOS): bond lodgement
Checked 8 and 9 November 2026.
