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Roommates & housing in Canberra for students & professionals abroad

Rooms, apartments, roommates, and shared housing for students and professionals in Canberra. Browse free listings and curated posts from local housing groups. Get emailed when new listings in Canberra fit. Find a flatmate or shared apartment — completely free.

Rent rangeA$211–A$379/wkRoom typesPrivate (8)Shared (1)
Canberra

9 results

Affordable room in Saint Lucia near UQ
A$211/mo
Shared room
Affordable room in Saint Lucia near UQ
Saint Lucia
Posted 2mo ago
James BrownJames Brown
Replies to 67% · within 1h
Room for rent in Wollongong area
A$313/mo
Single room
Room for rent in Wollongong area
Keiraville
Available from Oct 2026Posted 2mo ago
Lachlan McDonaldLachlan McDonald
Replies to 70% · within 3h
Private room in Merewether near Newcastle Uni
A$308/mo
Single room
Private room in Merewether near Newcastle Uni
Merewether
Available from Oct 2026Posted 3mo ago
David WilsonDavid Wilson
Replies to 80% · within 3h
Spare room in Turner
A$272/mo
Single room
Spare room in Turner
Turner
Posted 3mo ago
Tahlia AhmedTahlia Ahmed
Replies to 70% · within 2h
Room in Bruce
A$352/mo
Single room
Room in Bruce
Bruce
Available from Sep 2026Posted 3mo ago
Rohan JoshiRohan Joshi
Replies to 67% · within 4h
Spacious room in quiet Carlton house
A$298/mo
Single room
Spacious room in quiet Carlton house
Carlton North
Available from Sep 2026Posted 3mo ago
Alex JohnsonAlex Johnson
Replies to 90% · within 3h
Spacious room in shared house
A$266/mo
Single room
Spacious room in shared house
Newcastle
Available from Sep 2026Posted 3mo ago
Mia SinghMia Singh
Replies to 94% · within 3h
Cozy room in shared house
A$347/mo
Single room
Cozy room in shared house
Perth
Available from Oct 2026Posted 3mo ago
Isabella PatelIsabella Patel
Replies to 83% · within 3h
Private room in Surfers Paradise for a social student
A$379/mo
Single room
Private room in Surfers Paradise for a social student
Surfers Paradise
Available from Sep 2026Posted 3mo ago
Jessica MartinezJessica Martinez
Replies to 81% · within 4h

Frequently asked questions

What does rent look like in Canberra?
Listings in Canberra currently range from A$211–A$379/wk.
How do I find a roommate in Canberra?
3 people are currently looking for roommates in Canberra. Post what you need and let people come to you — messaging is free.
What's available in Canberra right now?
9 listings: 8 private rooms, 1 shared room. New places are added daily.
When should I start looking for housing in Canberra?
Start 4–6 weeks before the semester. Australian leases are shorter and more flexible than US ones, so you have more options closer to move-in.
Can I find housing in Canberra before I arrive?
Yes — most international students in Canberra secure housing before they land. Browse listings, message hosts, and arrange a video tour through HomiesAbroad from anywhere in the world. Post a listing to get emailed when new rooms in Canberra are posted. Everything is free.

How to find roommates & housing in Canberra

Leases in Australia run 6–12 months with a bond of about four weeks' rent. Never send money before inspecting or doing a live video tour.

Finding a roommate in Canberra is one of the easiest ways to lower costs and settle in faster. Share your housing preferences and budget on HomiesAbroad, and connect with other people relocating to Canberra. In-app messaging keeps your details private until you're ready to exchange them.