ResMate student guidebook
Student housing, explained.
Practical guidance for students finding a home and property owners listing and managing student accommodation.
2026 comparison
10 best student accommodation websites in South Africa
Compare active marketplaces, official funding resources and private residence providers by what each does best.
Read guideNSFAS guide
How NSFAS accommodation works
Understand accreditation, verification, applications, leases and the checks to complete before you move in.
Read guideSearch checklist
How to find student accommodation
A clear route from choosing an area to comparing total costs, viewing a room and signing the lease.
Read guideProperty-owner platform
List and manage student accommodation
Publish residences, receive applications and manage tenants, rent and maintenance from one owner dashboard.
Read guideBrowse by city
Start close to campus.
Use an area guide to narrow your search, then compare live listings on ResMate.
Johannesburg
Gauteng · 2 institutions
View city guidePretoria
Gauteng · 3 institutions
View city guideCape Town
Western Cape · 3 institutions
View city guideDurban
KwaZulu-Natal · 2 institutions
View city guideStellenbosch
Western Cape · 1 university
View city guideBloemfontein
Free State · 2 institutions
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