Top Two Affordable Student Accommodations in Brisbane

One of the oldest cities in Australia, Brisbane is home to top-rated universities with a large number of enrollments that take place every year. This creates a huge influx of students wanting to stay in affordable student accommodation Brisbane close to their universities. Brisbane offers the top two accommodations for students to make their choice and stay in a residence of their liking.

Brisbane is the capital of the sunshine state of Queensland and is well known for its distinct Queenslander architecture which forms much of the city's cultural heritage. Major landmarks of Brisbane include; the South Bank Parklands and the Queensland Cultural Centre, City Halland, King George Square, the Story Bridge, the City Botanic Gardens, and Parliament of Queensland, among others.

Brisbane is home to some of Australia's highest-rated universities — the University of Queensland (ranked 47 globally), the internationally acclaimed Queensland University of Technology (ranked 224 globally), and Griffith University (ranked 329 globally). These institutions have numerous campuses and finding accommodation near them becomes quite a task for students pursuing courses in Brisbane.

When it comes to searching for accommodations, students should choose between West End and South Bank, the two most lively areas of Brisbane, with Highgate Hill, Woolloongabba, New Farm, and Bowen Hills as places that provide affordable living spaces.

Some of the finest student accommodations in Brisbane are given below to give you an idea of potential places to stay in.

Atira Regent Street

Atira has really gone out of its way to ensure that students desire nothing more. This property is ideal for students to cut down on their commute time as it is located near the city’s top universities. The St Lucia Campus of the University of Queensland is less than 30-minutes’ by bus. To get rid of the confinement of home, students can breathe in some fresh air at the Hanlon Park which is a 10-minutes’ walking distance from the property. Students are also well-connected to the city’s transport system. The nearest bus stop is a 4-minutes’ walk away whereas the Buranda train station is a 6-minutes’ walking distance from the property. Atira Regent Street offers rooms that have excellent furnishings that meet the best of standards. Students have the choice of both en-suite rooms and studios. The accommodation also offers lots of communal spaces like the kitchen and lounge area.

Atira Merivale Street

Those with a keen desire of having their own space without losing the company of new pals too, can choose Atira Merivale Street as their place of stay. This is a strategically situated purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) near TAFE Queensland University with just a 3-minutes walk to the city centre. The Queensland College of Art is just a 7 minutes’ walk away from the residence. Inter-city travel is made easy as the city’s transport system is within easy reach. Students can take the next bus that plies from the bus station situated 5-minutes away from this property, to explore Brisbane’s Queensland Museum and other city attractions. Atira student accommodation Brisbane are specifically designed according to the requirements of students so that they do not feel homesick most often. There are fully-furnished modern studios equipped with a bed, study space, communal kitchen, and lounge area. The property also provides an onsite pool to beat the summer heat of Brisbane.

Students, therefore, should opt for purpose-built student accommodation (PBSAs), which are spread across Brisbane and are ideally located near academic institutions. These residences come with various amenities such as television, on-site laundry, kitchen, gym, AC, microwave, and more. In addition to these, all utility bills (electricity, water, gas) are included in the rent so you don’t have to pay anything extra from your pocket.

Siya Garg is a Marketing Executive at University Living