Student Housing in Cairns

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Student apartments for rent in Cairns

Do you want to rent a student apartment in Cairns? The availability of this type of accommodation is not abundant, so we recommend that you start your search as soon as possible to find one that meets your preferred characteristics. 

Most of the flats available in this Australian city are studio flats. This accommodation can host one or two people, ideally couples since there is usually only one bed. It also has a kitchen, bathroom and a small living room that you will not have to share, that is, the apartment is complete for you.

Student rooms for rent in Cairns

In Cairns, you will find both rooms that are part of shared flats and residences. Most of the rooms are furnished and have, as a minimum, all the basics for a student such as a bed, bedding, wardrobe, desk and chair. However, each of the rooms has different characteristics and can include details that differentiate them from the others, such as a balcony with beautiful views or even a private bathroom. Therefore, you have to look closely at the characteristics of each room and the apartment or residence of which it is part, as well as the location in which it can be found.

For your reference, the cost of a student room in Cairns usually ranges from AUD 770 onwards and can go up to AUD 2000 per month.

Student accommodation in Cairns

Here are some of the preferred areas for young internationals to live in during their study stay in Cairns:

Apartments for rent in the centre of Cairns

Living in the city centre is always a good idea since most of the frequented entertainment and dining venues can be found here. In addition, from the centre you will have a good connection to the surroundings of the city by its public transportation system, so you will be able to reach natural sites easily.

Apartments in Smithfield

This area is a suburb of the city of Cairns, located to the north of it. It is especially convenient for those students who are going to have classes at the campus of Ngumabada James Cook University. From this area, you will be able to reach the centre of Cairns in about 35 minutes by public transport.

Rooms for rent in Parramatta Park

This neighbourhood is located next to the city centre, which you will be able to reach in a few minutes. It has several affordable shops and restaurants for students and is also near several Cairns institutions.

Accommodation near the universities of Cairns

The following are some of the institutions most chosen by international students who move to live for a season in the Australian city:

James Cook University (JCU)

This institution has several campuses in Cairns. On one side is the campus Ngumabada, in the Smithfield area, north of downtown Cairns. On the other hand, is the Bada-jali campus, whose buildings are located in the centre of the city. You must know which faculty you will be going to in order to choose a better neighbourhood to stay in.

CQ University (CQU)

The Cairns campus of this university is located in the city centre, very close to the port and the entertainment venues frequented by students. For this reason, downtown Cairns and the surrounding areas are probably the most convenient areas to live near CQ University.

University residences in Cairns

In this city of Queensland, you will find both residences that belong to the universities and private residences. Each of them has different facilities, so you should compare the residences to find the ideal one for you. For example, some of them include a garden, an outdoor terrace, a hobby room and/or a shared kitchen.

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