Student Accommodations near UNSW Art & Design

Students can have more freedom, choose the type of accommodation they want, and also stay with their friends by choosing off-campus UNSW Art & Design student accommodation.

The average distance of the amber UNSW Art & Design accommodation is 1.5 miles and is a 20-minute walk from the university.

The term officially starts on February 15, 2027.

The Arthouse Kitchen is the closest cafe to the UNSW Art & Design.

Paddington Town Hall (Oxford Street) is the closest bus stop to the university & is within a 2-minute walk away. This station helps students travel easily to their Sydney student accommodation.

UNSW Art & Design is located in the creative suburb of Paddington, just east of Sydney CBD. Home to leading programmes in art, design, media, & creative technologies, the campus attracts students from around the world. Off-campus UNSW Art & Design accommodation allows them to stay in apartments according to the facilities they want. Students can find private student rooms near the university starting from AU$450 per month with amber. Top picks include Scape Redfern and Scape Cleveland. UNSW Art & Design accommodation provides easy access to all that students may need. They are just under a 1.5-mile radius or a 20-minute walk from UNSW Art & Design.

UNSW Art & Design is located at Oxford Street, Paddington NSW 2021, Australia. It is located on the historic Paddington Campus, which became part of the University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) in 1990 following the merger with the former City Art Institute. The campus is home to the School of Art & Design, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, & research programmes in Fine Arts, Design, Media Arts, Animation, Computational Design, & Creative Practice. UNSW Sydney enrols 66,000+ students from 130+ countries & is ranked among the top 20 universities worldwide in the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Choosing the perfect UNSW Art & Design accommodation plays an important role in how the university experience looks for students. Amber simplifies the process by connecting students with a wide range of accommodation near UNSW Art & Design. From studio apartments to ensuite and 2B flats, students can explore various choices.

1. Accolade On Gibbons (Formerly Y Suites On Gibbons): (4.5/5) - “My experience with Amber was very positive. They helped me get this accommodation, which was perfect for me and under my budget at the very last moment. Their platform is 100% reliable!” - From AU$609 per month.
2. Scape Sydney Central: (4.6/5) - “The property is based in a lovely neighbourhood and is close to many shopping centres like Central Park and Broadway Sydney mall!” - From AU$459 per month.
3. Scape Redfern:  (4.7/5) - “Scape Redfern is an excellent and fully equipped student accommodation. Everything you need is here, even for you talented gamers.” - From AU$539 per month.
4. Scape Cleveland: (4.6/5) - “I've been here for 6 months, and I must say that this place takes care of students in every way.” - From AU$469 per month.
5. Scape Darling Square:  (4.6/5) - “Lived here for 2 years and it was great! Apartments and social spaces are both nicely designed and very well maintained by the team!” - From AU$499 per month.

Paddington Town Hall (Oxford Street) & Paddington Gates bus stops are both within a 2 to 4-minute walk of campus & are served by frequent Transport for NSW bus routes, including the 333, 352, 440, and 389. Eligible students may also benefit from NSW TrainLink concession fares or Transport for NSW international student travel discounts, depending on their enrolment status & visa category. The Central Station is also a 15-minute bus ride. 

Students at UNSW Art & Design are part of the wider Arc @ UNSW community. It supports 300+ clubs and societies spanning creative arts, entrepreneurship, culture, volunteering, media, gaming, sustainability, & academic disciplines. Students can also join performing arts groups, design collectives, & cultural societies, or participate in social sport & wellbeing programmes across UNSW Sydney. A defining feature of student life at UNSW Art & Design is its strong connection to Sydney's creative industries. Students regularly exhibit their work through AD Space, the campus's public exhibition gallery, & participate in graduate exhibitions, artist talks, studio critiques, design showcases, & collaborative projects.