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Get the lowest prices, plus Unilodgers exclusive offers that guarantee a sweet deal on every booking
Flexible is fun
Changed your mind? We don’t mind. Cancel or modify your booking easily within a specific time frame
Smart and easy
Our online interface makes it easy for you to safely and easily browse, book, and pay online for the spaces that make you go😍, with just a few clicks.
Real people, real time
Our easy system lets you do everything on your own. However, if you need any help, our Personal Student Advisors (who are real people, not bots!) are there to help you. From the day you start looking, until the day you move out, we offer 24x7 support.
The rent, the whole rent, and nothing but the rent.
No extra fees - the rent is all you pay.
All. The. Choices.
With over 1.5 million student rooms, we have something to suit every preference. Studios, private rooms, shared apartments, shared rooms - we’ve got them all.
Find yourself at home within the bustling city and serene nature at The Switch Kensington. Discover lifestyle-led student living, with the city, university, Centennial Park and beaches right on your doorstep.
Situated just minutes from public transport, within the bustling eastern suburbs – you are perfectly placed to explore. Spend your mornings drinking coffee in Centennial park, enjoy afternoons with friends on Bondi beach and weekends shopping at Pitt street mall.
2 Bedroom Apartment is nicely built holding good storage and living space. The apartment offers private bedroom with shared bathroom, kitchen and living area. It also offers wardrobe, under bed storage, shelves, study desk and chair for a comfortable stay at the property.
Price AU$479/week
Move in
1 Mar 2023
Move out
13 Mar 2024
Min. Stay 52 weeks
6 Bedroom Apartment is nicely built holding good storage and living space. The apartment offers private bedroom with shared bathroom, kitchen and living area. It also offers wardrobe, under bed storage, shelves, study desk and chair for a comfortable stay at the property.
Price AU$415/week
Move in
1 Mar 2023
Move out
13 Mar 2024
Min. Stay 52 weeks
Studio Large Apartment is sufficiently built providing ample space for living. Keeping in mind the privacy of a student, it offers private bedroom, bathroom and kitchen. It's a feature rich studio offering wardrobe, under bed storage, shelves, study desk and chair for a comfortable stay at the property.
Price AU$580/week
Move in
1 Mar 2023
Move out
13 Mar 2024
Min. Stay 52 weeks
Accessible Studio is sufficiently built providing ample space for living. Keeping in mind the privacy of a student, it offers private bedroom, bathroom and kitchen. It's a feature rich studio offering wardrobe, under bed storage, shelves, study desk and chair for a comfortable stay at the property.
Price AU$550/week
Move in
1 Mar 2023
Move out
13 Mar 2024
Min. Stay 52 weeks
Studio Apartment is sufficiently built providing ample space for living. Keeping in mind the privacy of a student, it offers private bedroom, bathroom and kitchen. It's a feature rich studio offering wardrobe, under bed storage, shelves, study desk and chair for a comfortable stay at the property.
Price AU$550/week
Move in
1 Mar 2023
Move out
13 Mar 2024
Min. Stay 52 weeks
Twin Studio is sufficiently built providing ample space for living. Keeping in mind the privacy of a student, it offers private bedroom with shared bathroom, kitchen and living area. It's a feature rich studio offering wardrobe, under bed storage, shelves, study desk and chair for a comfortable stay at the property.
Price AU$380/week
Move in
1 Mar 2023
Move out
13 Mar 2024
Min. Stay 52 weeks
Payment of a deposit of up to 2 weeks’ rent is required at the time of applying for accommodation. The deposit will become your first 2 weeks’ rent once you move-in.
Direct debit is our preference. You can register direct debit via the member app on your phone then your rent will be debited automatically every fortnight. Alternatively, you can pay by card or bank transfer. Please note card payments will incur surcharge.
Cancellation Policy
Cancelling with at least 30 days’ written notice before the start date
(a) You can cancel your Residential Tenancy Agreement or Occupancy Agreement (Agreement) if you provide us with written notice at least 30 days’ prior to the Agreement start date.
(b) You will be entitled to get a full refund of your deposit if you have provided us with written notice at least 30 days’ prior to the Agreement start date.
Cancelling with less than 30 days’ written notice before the start date
(a) If you request to cancel your Agreement less than 30 days before the Agreement start date, we will cancel your Agreement.
(b) However, you will not be entitled to receive a refund of your deposit unless you can provide written evidence to The Switch that your cancellation is due to one or more of the following circumstances:
(i) your Australian visa application was rejected;
(ii) your Australian university place offer was withdrawn; or
(iii) your employment was terminated by your employer before the Agreement start date.
Cancelling due to COVID-19 travel restrictions
If you wish to cancel your Agreement due to international or interstate COVID-19 travel restrictions, you will be entitled to a full refund of your deposit provided that you have given written notice of the cancellation of your Agreement to The Switch team by email prior to the start date of your Agreement. Your written notice must include details of the relevant COVID-19 travel restriction(s), which we must be able to verify.
Q. What is included in my room?
Your room will be fully furnished regardless which room type you have chosen. Please head to the building page to find out what furniture and kitchen appliances are included.
Q. What is included in my rent?
Your rent includes rent per your agreement plus utility bills, gym membership, unlimited WiFi, free access to designated common areas and free use of on-site laundry.
Q. How much is the deposit?
Payment of a deposit of up to 2 weeks’ rent is required at the time of applying for accommodation. At The Switch we are transparent on our cancellation policy so please visit Terms of Use page on our website for more details. The deposit will become your first 2 weeks’ rent once you move-in.
Q. Can I have guests stay overnight?
You are allowed to invite one guest if you are living in self-contained studios or one bed apartments. Such stay must be no more than 7 consecutive days. Overnight stay of a guest is not allowed without your presence in the apartment. No overnight guest is allowed for members under the age of 18 and no overnight guest is allowed in shared apartments.
Lowest price & best deals, guaranteed!
Get the lowest prices, plus Unilodgers exclusive offers that guarantee a sweet deal on every booking
Flexible is fun
Changed your mind? We don’t mind. Cancel or modify your booking easily within a specific time frame
Smart and easy
Our online interface makes it easy for you to safely and easily browse, book, and pay online for the spaces that make you go😍, with just a few clicks.
Real people, real time
Our easy system lets you do everything on your own. However, if you need any help, our Personal Student Advisors (who are real people, not bots!) are there to help you. From the day you start looking, until the day you move out, we offer 24x7 support.
The rent, the whole rent, and nothing but the rent
No extra fees - the rent is all you pay.
All. The. Choices.
With over 1.5 million student rooms, we have something to suit every preference. Studios private rooms, shared apartments, shared rooms - we’ve got them all.