{"id":23121,"date":"2024-01-29T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-29T03:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/?post_type=oasis-news&#038;p=23121"},"modified":"2025-08-27T17:27:55","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T09:27:55","slug":"off-campus-accommodation","status":"publish","type":"oasis-news","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/oasis-news\/off-campus-accommodation\/","title":{"rendered":"Off-Campus Accommodation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Navigating your search for affordable off-campus accommodation can be daunting but fear not! Here&#8217;s some practical insights and useful resources to help you tackle the challenges of finding accommodation outside of the university campus.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Housing1-1588x840-1-1000x500.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Housing1-1588x840-1-1000x500.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Housing1-1588x840-1-740x370.png 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Housing1-1588x840-1-480x240.png 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Housing1-1588x840-1-1260x630.png 1260w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Housing1-1588x840-1-1520x760.png 1520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore budget-friendly housing options <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Search for private rentals in suburbs like Belmont, Cannington, and St James for potentially more affordable housing options close to campus, ensuring you&#8217;ll save on transport costs while enjoying budget-friendly housing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore homestay network options for a budget-friendly living arrangement with a local family.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Maximise online resources and tools<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Utilise platforms like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/rent\">Realestate.com<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com.au\/\">Rent.com.au<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.domain.com.au\/?mode=rent\">Domain.com.au<\/a> to narrow down your search and find potential rental properties within your budget<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider house sharing through websites like <a href=\"https:\/\/flatmates.com.au\/rooms\/curtin\">Flatmates.com.au<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.student.com\/au\/perth\">Student.com<\/a> to lower your accommodation costs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Temporary Stays and Short-Term Solutions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explore temporary accommodations through websites like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com.au\/\">Airbnb<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayz.com.au\/\">Stayz<\/a> for initial stays upon arrival.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nesuto.com\/curtin\/\"><strong>Nesuto Curtin Hotel<\/strong><\/a>: Inquire about short-term stays at the on-campus Nesuto Curtin Hotel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It&#8217;s important to note that short-term accommodation is not recommended as a long-term solution due to its typically higher costs over time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Financial Planning for Accommodation <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use <a href=\"http:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/campus-life\/living-australia\/budget-planning\">Curtin\u2019s budget planning information<\/a> to budget for your accommodation costs alongside other living expenses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leverage resources like StudyPerth\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/studyperth.costoflivingcalculator.com.au\/\">Cost of living calculator<\/a> to create a comprehensive budget<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Seeking Financial Support <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You might be eligible for Curtin <a href=\"https:\/\/scholarships.curtin.edu.au\/search\/#!\/?page=1&amp;perPage=10&amp;filters=PublishedState:OPEN,Demographic:HOUSING\">Accommodation Scholarships<\/a>, which are there to assist students facing financial difficulties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check out various other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/scholarships\/find-a-scholarship\/#!\/\">scholarships<\/a> available to students that may provide financial assistance while you study.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Community Support and Assistance <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reach out to Curtin\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/students.connect.curtin.edu.au\/app\/ask_details\/p\/2175\/WebForm\/Ask%20a%20question\/WebLabel\/Require%20assistance%20finding%20Accommodation\">Accommodation Coaches<\/a> for guidance on things like\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>explaining the different types of accommodation available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\", sans-serif\">reputable accommodation websites and search platforms<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\", sans-serif\">hotels or other short-term accommodation options<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\", sans-serif\">linking you to support and community legal services if you need tenancy advice<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>refer you to other Curtin services, support or scholarship information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please note, Accommodation Coaches are unable to book accommodation on your behalf<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect with <a href=\"https:\/\/guild.curtin.edu.au\/advice\/accommodation\/\">Curtin Student Guild<\/a> for advice on housing and explore resources provided by Student Assist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Housing2-1588x840-1-1000x500.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Housing2-1588x840-1-1000x500.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Housing2-1588x840-1-740x370.png 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Housing2-1588x840-1-480x240.png 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Housing2-1588x840-1-1260x630.png 1260w, 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