University apartments and flats

Explore your flatting and housing options—including those offered by the University—and learn about temporary accommodation for before you move into a hall.

In addition to traditional first-year halls of residence, the University offers accommodation for students in their second year or above in shared flats and apartments or single studios.

Living in a University flat is similar to living in a private flat in that you live independently and do your own cooking and cleaning, but you’ll have the benefit of a fully furnished room and many of the support services that are part of living in a University hall.

Read more in the Independent Living Handbook.

Our self-catered accommodation

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Education House

Centrally located, Education House offers self-catered studio accommodation which may appeal to independent, mature students.
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Everton Hall

Everton Hall houses students in fully-furnished apartments and houses located beside the cable car in pleasant hillside grounds.
University Hall’s residential accommodation.

Kelburn Flats—Whare Hīnau

The University has more than 40 furnished self-contained houses located close to the Kelburn campus.
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Whānau Mārama Apartments

Situated in the heart of Wellington’s vibrant city centre, Whānau Mārama Apartments offers self-catered accommodation close to Te Aro campus.
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222 Willis Apartments

222 Willis Apartments offer self-catered studio and shared apartment accommodation in an iconic Wellington building.

Our apartments and flats

Find out which of the University’s accommodation options offer self-catered shared flats or studio apartments—available to students in second year and above.

Private rental accommodation

Get advice on Wellington’s rental market—where to look for flats, the costs, property viewings, and your rights and responsibilities as a tenant.

Short-term accommodation and homestays

Find information on summer-only accommodation for students and private groups. Explore homestays or find temporary accommodation for before you move in.