Student Accommodation in Kensington, Sydney

While a significant number of students choose to live in Kensington due to its proximity to UNSW (University of New South Wales and some universities, and Kensington student accommodations are affordable for students. Choosing student accommodation close to your school should be a key consideration. Our accommodations are close to university and public transportation, offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience and modern living, which is ideal for students. Enjoy a range of luxury amenities like high-speed Wi-Fi, study area, social lounge, outdoor space, BBQ area, and 24/7 security and support, ensures that residents are always feel at home. We provide some of the best Kensington student accommodations for your convenience.

1. Scape Kensington

2. UNSW Village, Sydney

3. The Switch Sydney Kensington

4. Dayman Apartments

5. Western Sydney University Village Parramatta

6. USYD-Kensington, Sydney

7. UKO Botany

8. Redfern Village, Sydney

Nestled near the University of New South Wales (UNSW), and NIDA, Kensington, NSW is a vibrant Sydney suburb blending campus energy with laid-back urban living. The area has some green spaces for students and family activties, Kensington Park or the UNSW Village Green offers some space to relax. Local landmarsks like Australian Golf Club, Anzac Parade, SCG and Allianz Stadium also attracts students and lcoals. Additionally, Kensington is well-connected to the rest of the city, you can take quick bus rides to Coogee Beach or Sydney’s CBD. We offers lots of affordable student accommodation in Kensington, caters to different lifestyles and budgets.

Monthly cost of living for a student in Kensington ranges between AU$1,400 and AU$2,500, which covers all your living expenses, including accommodation, food, social activities and other expenses.

1. Accommodation: AU$400- AU$800/month 
2. Food and Groceries: AU$500/month
3. Transportation: AU$100-AU$200/ month
4. Internet: AU$60 - AU$160 /month
5. Electricity / Gas: AU$140-AU$200
6. Clothing: AU$150-AU$450
7. Entertainment: AU$150-AU$500

As a student, it's easy to get around Kensington because there are several ways to get around that let you balance school with experiencing Sydney. The suburb’s prime location near UNSW and major transit routes means you can zip to lectures, hit the beach, or venture into the city without hassle. 

Bus
The 370, 400, and 418 buses run frequently along Anzac Parade, connecting you to Central Station (15 mins) for trains across Sydney. Our website lots of Kensington student accommodation near bus stops.

Light rail

services from Randwick whisk you to Circular Quay for Harbour views, while express buses to Bondi and Coogee make beach trips a breeze.

Cycling & Walking
Many students bike to campus via dedicated paths, with bike racks across UNSW. Our Kensington accommodations offer secure bike storage for your convenience.

Student life in Kensington pulses with academic energy and laid-back Aussie charm. Mornings begin with the buzz of students walking into UNSW's campus, future engineers clutching iced coffees dash past NIDA drama students rehearsing Shakespeare on the lawn. The suburb thrives in our Kensington student accommodation, study groups debate in the lounge, make food in shared kitchen, while locals recommend the best banh mi spots along Anzac Parade. Between lectures, life spills into sun-drenched courtyards where friendships form over textbooks, or shifts to Coogee Beach for saltwater therapy between exam blocks. Evenings offer cheap eats at King Street's Asian fusion joints, impromptu soccer matches at Kensington Park, or rooftop hangs at student apartments with skyline views. With 24/7 study room for all-nighters and beaches for weekend recovery, Kensington perfectly balances Sydney's urban edge with campus community spirit.