Some considerations when choosing an accommodation (both on and off campus) should include (but are not limited to) the following:
● Rent (if utility bills are included)
● Food (Catered vs Self-catered)
● Location (On-campus or Off-campus)
● Internet access
● College life vs. Self-supported
● Ensuite toilet or shared facilities 

On-campus

Overview of on-campus prices
​(Please note that prices are an estimate and subject to change)
UNSW Village
UNSW Colleges
UNSW Terraces
280-315
400-650
300-500
per week
per week
per week
Shared Apartments
Single Room
Single Room
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Single Room
Common Kitchen
Common Kitchen
Meals Provided (Depending on college)
Kitchen in Room
Common Toilet
Ensuite/Common Toilet (Depending on college)
Ensuite Toilet
There are many other on-campus accommodations for you to choose from depending on your individual needs and preferences. These websites can help you in making better-informed decisions before your arrival in Sydney:
https://www.accommodation.unsw.edu.au/compare
​https://www.accommodation.unsw.edu.au/affiliates 

Off-campus
Alternatively, many students also choose to live off-campus – sharing an apartment with other students or tenants in the nearby suburbs (e.g. Kensington, Randwick and Kingsford). These websites and links will offer you a wider variety of off-campus accommodation to choose from before your arrival in Sydney:
http://www.iglu.com.au
https://unilodge.com.au
http://urbanest.com.au
https://studystays.unsw.edu.au
https://www.domain.com.au
https://flatmates.com.au   
https://www.facebook.com/groups/278776358905533/ 
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​Things to note:
It is essential to factor in other considerations such as travelling time and cost, and to ensure the rooms are furnished before signing the lease with respective parties. Some of the apartments also exclude furniture, so please remember to consider the additional costs and labour associated if you decide to get your own.
Ensure all parties fully understand the bond, lease, allocation of rooms, splitting of bills and utilities before signing the lease. The bond should be held by a legal entity.


In addition, you should also make sure that you sign either a Share House Agreement or the Standard Residential Tenancy Agreement, and are aware of your rights as a tenant. This can be found at:
www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/ftw/Tenants_and_home_owners/Renting_a_home.page