Student accommodation in Johannesburg

Explore residences near Wits and UJ with options for  different budgets and lifestyles.

Our rooms

A private self-contained unit featuring combined living, study and sleeping area with a kitchenette and ensuite bathroom.

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A shared apartment with a private bedroom, a shared bathroom and kitchenette.

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A shared apartment with a shared bedroom, a shared bathroom and kitchenette.

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A private self-contained unit featuring combined living, study and sleeping area with a kitchenette and ensuite bathroom.

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Single Room in 4-Bed Apartment

1 x Single bed OR ¾ bed in a private studio apartment.

Perfect for students who value independence and privacy.

WIFI Included

24/7 Security

20.0 - 25.0m² Fully furnished Private Kitchenette En-suite Bathroom

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Single Room in 2-Bed Apartment

1 x Single bed OR ¾ bed in a private bedroom.

A shared apartment with two private bedrooms, a shared bathroom and kitchenette. Ideal for friends or students looking to balance privacy and community.

WIFI Included

24/7 Security

20.0 - 25.0m² Fully furnished Shared Kitchenette Shared Bathroom

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Single Room in 3-Bed Apartment

1 x Single bed OR ¾ bed in a private bedroom.

A shared apartment with two private bedrooms, a shared bathroom and kitchenette. Ideal for friends or students looking to balance privacy and community.

WIFI Included

24/7 Security

20.0 - 25.0m² Fully furnished Shared Kitchenette Shared Bathroom

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Single Room in 4-Bed Apartment

1 x Single bed OR ¾ bed in a private bedroom.

A shared apartment with two private bedrooms, a shared bathroom and kitchenette. Ideal for friends or students looking to balance privacy and community.

WIFI Included

24/7 Security

20.0 - 25.0m² Fully furnished Shared Kitchenette Shared Bathroom

Almost full Premium

Single Room in 3-Bed Apartment

1 x Single bed OR ¾ bed in a private studio apartment.

Perfect for students who value independence and privacy.

WIFI Included

24/7 Security

20.0 - 25.0m² Fully furnished Private Kitchenette En-suite Bathroom

Almost full Premium

Single Room in 2-Bed Apartment

1 x Single bed OR ¾ bed in a private bedroom.

A shared apartment with two private bedrooms, a shared bathroom and kitchenette. Ideal for friends or students looking to balance privacy and community.

WIFI Included

24/7 Security

20.0 - 25.0m² Fully furnished Shared Kitchenette Shared Bathroom

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Single Room in 3-Bed Apartment

1 x Single bed OR ¾ bed in a private bedroom.

A shared apartment with three private bedrooms, a shared bathroom and kitchenette. Great value for students who enjoy a social living environment.

WIFI Included

24/7 Security

20.0 - 25.0m² Fully furnished Shared Kitchenette Shared Bathroom

Almost full Premium

Single Room in 3-Bed Apartment

1 x Single bed OR ¾ bed in a private studio apartment.

Perfect for students who value independence and privacy.

WIFI Included

24/7 Security

20.0 - 25.0m² Fully furnished Private Kitchenette En-suite Bathroom

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Single Room in 2-Bed Apartment

1 x Single bed OR ¾ bed in a private bedroom.

A shared apartment with two private bedrooms, a shared bathroom and kitchenette. Ideal for friends or students looking to balance privacy and community.

WIFI Included

24/7 Security

20.0 - 25.0m² Fully furnished Shared Kitchenette Shared Bathroom

Almost full Premium

Single Room in 3-Bed Apartment

1 x Single bed OR ¾ bed in a private bedroom.

A shared apartment with three private bedrooms, a shared bathroom and kitchenette. Great value for students who enjoy a social living environment.

WIFI Included

24/7 Security

20.0 - 25.0m² Fully furnished Shared Kitchenette Shared Bathroom

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Single Room in 2-Bed Apartment

1 x Single bed OR ¾ bed in a private bedroom.

A shared apartment with two private bedrooms, a shared bathroom and kitchenette. Ideal for friends or students looking to balance privacy and community.

WIFI Included

24/7 Security

20.0 - 25.0m² Fully furnished Shared Kitchenette Shared Bathroom

Almost full Premium

Single Room in 3-Bed Apartment

1 x Single bed OR ¾ bed in a private bedroom.

A shared apartment with three private bedrooms, a shared bathroom and kitchenette. Great value for students who enjoy a social living environment.

WIFI Included

24/7 Security

20.0 - 25.0m² Fully furnished Shared Kitchenette Shared Bathroom

Almost full Premium

Single Room in 4-Bed Apartment

1 x Single bed OR ¾ bed in a private bedroom.

A shared apartment with four private bedrooms, shared bathrooms and kitchenette. Ideal for students looking for an affordable, community-style living arrangement.

WIFI Included

24/7 Security

20.0 - 25.0m² Fully furnished Shared Kitchenette Shared Bathroom

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Single Room in Shared Cluster Unit

1 x Single bed OR ¾ bed in a private bedroom.

A shared apartment with two private bedrooms, a shared bathroom and kitchenette. Ideal for friends or students looking to balance privacy and community.

WIFI Included

24/7 Security

20.0 - 25.0m² Fully furnished Shared Kitchenette Shared Bathroom

Almost full Premium

Shared Rooms

WIFI Included

24/7 Security

Fully furnished

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Shared Room in Shared Cluster Unit

1 x Single bed OR ¾ bed in a private bedroom.

A shared apartment with two private bedrooms, a shared bathroom and kitchenette. Ideal for friends or students looking to balance privacy and community.

WIFI Included

24/7 Security

20.0 - 25.0m² Fully furnished Shared Kitchenette Shared Bathroom

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Shared Room in 3-Bed Apartment

1 x Single bed OR ¾ bed in a shared bedroom.

A shared apartment with two shared bedrooms, a shared bathroom and kitchenette.

WIFI Included

24/7 Security

20.0 - 25.0m² Fully furnished Shared Kitchenette Shared Bathroom

Almost full Premium

Shared Room in 3-Bed Apartment

1 x Single bed OR ¾ bed in a private bedroom.

A shared apartment with two private bedrooms, a shared bathroom and kitchenette. Ideal for friends or students looking to balance privacy and community.

WIFI Included

24/7 Security

20.0 - 25.0m² Fully furnished Shared Kitchenette Shared Bathroom

Almost full Premium

Shared Room in 3-Bed Apartment

1 x Single bed OR ¾ bed in a private bedroom.

A larger shared apartment with five private bedrooms, shared bathrooms and kitchenette. The most affordable private bedroom option.

WIFI Included

24/7 Security

20.0 - 25.0m² Fully furnished Shared Kitchenette Shared Bathroom

Almost full Premium

Shared Room in 3-Bed Apartment

1 x Single bed OR ¾ bed in a private bedroom.

A shared apartment with two private bedrooms, a shared bathroom and kitchenette. Ideal for friends or students looking to balance privacy and community.

WIFI Included

24/7 Security

20.0 - 25.0m² Fully furnished Shared Kitchenette Shared Bathroom

Almost full Premium

Shared Rooms

WIFI Included

24/7 Security

Fully furnished

Almost full Premium

Shared Room in Shared Cluster Unit

1 x Single bed OR ¾ bed in a private bedroom.

A larger shared apartment with five private bedrooms, shared bathrooms and kitchenette. The most affordable private bedroom option.

WIFI Included

24/7 Security

20.0 - 25.0m² Fully furnished Shared Kitchenette Shared Bathroom

Almost full Premium

Mobility-friendly Rooms

WIFI Included

24/7 Security

Fully furnished

Mobility-friendly Rooms at Arteria Parktown

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Wheelchair Accessible Shared Room

1 x Single bed OR ¾ bed in a private bedroom.

A self-contained accessible studio with ensuite bathroom and kitchenette, designed for wheelchair users.

WIFI Included

24/7 Security

20.0 - 25.0m² Fully furnished Private Kitchenette En-suite Bathroom

Almost full Premium

Mobility-friendly Rooms

WIFI Included

24/7 Security

Fully furnished

Available Premium

Wheelchair Accessible Shared Room

1 x Single bed OR ¾ bed in a private bedroom.

Accessible studio with ensuite bathroom and kitchenette.

WIFI Included

24/7 Security

20.0 - 25.0m² Fully furnished Private Kitchenette En-suite Bathroom

Almost full Premium

Mobility-friendly Rooms

WIFI Included

24/7 Security

Fully furnished

Mobility-friendly Rooms at Crescent Studios

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Wheelchair Accessible Studio Apartment

1 x Single bed OR ¾ bed in a private bedroom.

Accessible studio with ensuite bathroom and kitchenette.

WIFI Included

24/7 Security

20.0 - 25.0m² Fully furnished Private Kitchenette En-suite Bathroom

Almost full Premium

Mobility-friendly Rooms

WIFI Included

24/7 Security

Fully furnished

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Studio Apartment

1 x Single bed OR ¾ bed in a private studio apartment.

Perfect for students who value independence and privacy.

WIFI Included

24/7 Security

20.0 - 25.0m² Fully furnished Private Kitchenette En-suite Bathroom

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Bachelor Apartment

1 x Single bed OR ¾ bed in a private studio apartment.

Perfect for students who value independence and privacy.

WIFI Included

24/7 Security

20.0 - 25.0m² Fully furnished Private Kitchenette En-suite Bathroom

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Studio Apartment

1 x Single bed OR ¾ bed in a private studio apartment.

Perfect for students who value independence and privacy.

WIFI Included

24/7 Security

20.0 - 25.0m² Fully furnished Private Kitchenette En-suite Bathroom

Join waiting list Premium

Studio Apartment

1 x Single bed OR ¾ bed in a private studio apartment.

Perfect for students who value independence and privacy.

WIFI Included

24/7 Security

20.0 - 25.0m² Fully furnished Private Kitchenette En-suite Bathroom

Join waiting list Premium

Studio Apartment

1 x Single bed OR ¾ bed in a private studio apartment.

Perfect for students who value independence and privacy.

WIFI Included

24/7 Security

20.0 - 25.0m² Fully furnished Private Kitchenette En-suite Bathroom

TESTIMONIALS

Moving to Thrive was the best decision I made during my studies. The community is warm, the rooms are bright, and the location is unbeatable — everything is within walking distance.

Amahle N., 2nd-year student

As a parent, peace of mind was my top priority. Thrive's secure access, responsive staff, and clean facilities ticked every box. My daughter loves it here.

Joanna W., parent

Late-night study sessions in the lounges turned into real friendships. Two years in and I still think this was the right call.

Sipho M., final-year student

The social events are genuinely fun, not forced. Braai nights, movie evenings, wellness workshops — there is always something if you feel like stepping out of your room.

Thandi K., postgraduate

Rent includes everything you would normally stress about. No utility bills, no Wi-Fi drama, no surprises. That alone was worth it.

Liam D., 1st-year student

What residents & parents say about Johannesburg

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OUR RESIDENCES

Cape Town

Johannesburg

Pretoria

Almost full Premium

Kingsway Place

Johannesburg

From R3 500 P/M* *12 month agreement

Almost full Premium

Arteria Parktown

Parktown, Johannesburg

From R7 500 P/M* *12 month agreement

Almost full Premium

Richmond Central

Johannesburg

From R3 500 P/M* *12 month agreement

Almost full Premium

Apex Studios

Johannesburg

From R3 500 P/M* *12 month agreement

Almost full Premium

The Richmond

Johannesburg

From R3 500 P/M* *12 month agreement

Almost full Premium

Crescent Studios

Johannesburg

From R3 500 P/M* *12 month agreement

Almost full Premium

Horizon Heights

Johannesburg

From R3 500 P/M* *12 month agreement

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LIFE AT THRIVE

Moved in for studies.
Stayed for the braais.

Something about ending the week around a fire just resets everything.

#ThriveLiving #BraaiNights #StudentLife

Late-night study sessions turned into lifelong friendships.

The common room became our second home.

#ThriveLiving #StudySquad #StudentLife

Weekend market runs with the flatmates.

Sunday mornings hit different.

#ThriveLiving #WeekendVibes #StudentLife

From orientation week strangers to inseparable. Thrive made it happen.

#ThriveLiving #CommunityVibes #StudentLife

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Life beyond campus

Culture & Creativity

Explore Johannesburg’s creative hubs and cultural spaces that reflect both the city’s history and its contemporary energy.

Keyes Art Mile • Wits Art Museum • Market Theatre • Constitution Hill • Local galleries and pop-up exhibitions in Braamfontein and Rosebank

Spaces

Johannesburg’s café culture and food precincts offer ideal places to study, meet friends, or take a break from campus life.

Neighbourgoods Market • Father Coffee • Proud Mary Coffee • 44 Stanley Avenue • Rosebank’s café scene

Sport & Staying Active

Johannesburg offers a wide range of ways to stay active, from organised sport to casual outdoor exercise.

Local gyms and fitness studios • Running and walking routes around Emmarentia and Delta Park • University sports facilities • Tennis courts, swimming pools, and cycling routes

Green Spaces

Despite its pace, Johannesburg offers space to slow down and reset — from leafy parks to outdoor trails.

Johannesburg Botanical Garden • Emmarentia Dam • Delta Park • Zoo Lake • Outdoor fitness and walking routes

Culture & Creativity

Explore Johannesburg’s creative hubs and cultural spaces that reflect both the city’s history and its contemporary energy.

Keyes Art Mile • Wits Art Museum • Market Theatre • Constitution Hill • Local galleries and pop-up exhibitions in Braamfontein and Rosebank

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EXPLORE

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Student accommodation in Johannesburg