Find your student room, near your campus.
Search verified student accommodation and digs across South Africa, chat directly with landlords on WhatsApp, and secure your room — free for students.
Featured digs
Rooms & residences near top campuses — updated regularly.
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Student accommodation by city
Browse student digs in the cities where DigsConnect has the most listings.
How it works
WhatsApp-led and built for students — it all starts with one enquiry.
Enquire
Find a room you like and send your first enquiry — it comes straight to your WhatsApp.
Chat on WhatsApp
Chat with the landlord on DigsConnect, ask your questions and arrange a viewing.
Book & move in
Happy with the place? Sign the lease and move into your new digs. Free for students.
Loved by students across South Africa
Rated 4.9/5 on Google · 98% of students recommend us on Facebook
“Made finding accommodation so easy — I chatted to the landlord on WhatsApp and had my room sorted within a week.”
“Safe, legit listings and real people to talk to. So much better than scrolling scam-filled Facebook groups.”
“Found a great res near campus and the whole process was free. Would recommend to any first-year.”
Student accommodation in South Africa
DigsConnect is South Africa's largest student accommodation marketplace. Whether you're looking for student accommodation in Cape Town, Pretoria, Johannesburg, Stellenbosch or Durban, you'll find student rooms, apartments, houses and residences near your university — chat directly with landlords and secure your place, free for students.
From affordable single rooms to en-suite rooms, shared flats and NSFAS-accredited residences, browse student digs near the country's top universities and colleges. Compare options, message landlords on WhatsApp and find a safe, verified place to stay — no scams, no lost deposits.