The lists below covers the types of accommodation that are available for domestic (NZ) students in Invercargill.
1. LivingSpace Apartments
This facility is an amazing place which was originally specifically built for students. It now caters for students and guests and has a variety of apartments available and some impressive additional features, such as a movie theatre and private studio rooms.
Features
- A very modern, warm and secure living environment.
- 97 beds short term and long term.
- 4-5 minutes walk from SIT’s campuses.
- Rooms furnished with: a double bed, TV, phone, high speed internet connection, desk, chair, wardrobe, storage/drawers.
- Large, modern shared kitchen (meals not provided).
- Movie theatre, lounges, games room, and basement den.
- Linen and Bedding
- Bathroom access or a private en suite.
2012 Prices
Prices are from $160 per week per room (for long term stays 12 weeks+ and include current GST rates. (subject to availability and change)
Bond - $550 plus a $50 admin fee. One week in advance.
Please note that we do not take students for less than 12 weeks now. Some block-course student accommodation is still available dependent on availability.
Contact Details
15 Tay Street, Invercargill.
Phone: 03 211 3800
Freephone: 0508 454 846
Email: thetower@livingspace.net
Website: http://www.livingspace.net/
2. The Haven
The Haven offers convenient accommodation with no minimum tenancy time.
Features:
- A lounge area, TV area, area with pool table and games.
- 2-10 minute walk to SIT campuses (with off street parking).
- Electricity and the use of the washing machine. Dryers at a fee.
- A warm space, heated in the mornings and from 5pm till 11pm.
- 2 shared kitchens and two shared bathroom facilities
- Large sized rooms with double bed, desk & chair, clothes rack, chest of drawers, 1x set of cutlery and bedding.
2012 Prices
$90-$135 (depends on room)
$300 bond (includes admin fee).
Contact Details
89 Tyne Street, Invercargill.
Contact Robyn on (03) 2182111 or 0274146862; or arab@ihug.co.nz
Kelvin House
A 2-10 minute walk from SIT campuses, Kelvin House offers:
- Free use of the house mountain bikes, internet and telephone
- Fresh bread, milk and butter supplied (twice weekly)
- Linen (sheets and pillowcases) supplied (change over every two weeks).
- Electricity, wood and coal, all supplied.
- Cleaner will attend, twice weekly.
2012 Prices
3 x Queen Bedrooms, $225 pw (1 couple per room).
1 x Twin single room, $115 pp, pw.
6 x single rooms, from $130 - $149 pw.
A reduction of 25% rent for up to 3 weeks once a year for
holidays is available.
Contact Details
292 Kelvin Street, Invercargill.
Phone Graham on 027 433 8698
5. Flats and House Rentals
Accommodation Websites:
These websites list rental properties and 'Flatmates Wanted'.
Local Property Management Offices:
Ray White Real Estate
99 Spey Street
Contact Jenni Dennis, ph: 03 2186115 or cell: 021 322 603
Email: Invercargill.nz@raywhite.com
Southland Real Estate-
171 Dee Street
Ph: 03 214 5554
Email- info@southlandrealestate.co.nz
Harcourts Real Estate
182 Dee Street
Ph: 03 2144556
Hotgroup Property Managers-
231 Yarrow Street
Margaret, ph: 217 0700 or 027 4252442
Email: margaret@hotgroup.co.nz
MacPherson Realty New Zealand
283 Dee Street
Ph: 03 2144556
6. Rooms to rent
Karon Courts - $100 per week. You do your own cooking and wash your own clothes. The Price includes power, local phone and furniture. You require towels, sheets and eider downs, all else is provided. There are 16 rooms available in 2 houses that are only 5 minutes walk for SIT. It costs $506 to get in, comprising of 1 weeks rent in advance, a letting fee and 3 weeks bond. 8 bedroom 2 bathroom houses. Basic. Minimum 6 month sign in.
Dan Davin Village - $90 per week + power. You do your own cooking and wash your own clothes. You only need to bring sheets and towels, bedding. It is 3-5 minutes walk from SIT and the each room has connections for phone and internet. Also available are "dish washing machines". There are 2 to 4 people per unit and a requirement of a bond of 2 weeks. Dan Davin initial cost is $461.20 required up front. Minimum 6 month sign in.
Dan Davin and Karon Courts are booked through Jenni Dennis: 03 2186115 or cell: 021 322 603, Ray White Real Estate, 99 Spey Street, Invercargill. Email: Invercargill.nz@raywhite.com.
Alternatively once you are here, our local newspaper The Southland Times may provide you with information on rooms to rent.
7. Private Boarding
Private boarding means you would have your own room in a private residential home or boarding house. Meals are provided, possibly shared and you are free to come and go as you please. There may or may not be an expectation to help with household chores. You will usually be expected to care for your own room.
These websites sometimes list private boarding options:
The accommodation column in our local newspaper, The Southland Times, may also list private boarding options and phone numbers to allow you to make contact.
SIT Accommodation List
Due to demand SIT also provides a casual list of available accommodation which is available here. (SIT does not accept any responsibility for the condition or nature of any of the properties listed here. SIT has not examined and does not accept responsibility for the state of any of these dwellings, they are solely the responsibility and discretion of the tenant. We do not endorse or support any persons with a property listed here, they have been compiled solely as a resource for those looking for accommodation in the region.)
8. Backpackers
This is basic accommodation often with shared rooms and facilities. Twin or private rooms may be available. Generally there is a restaurant on site or nearby.
Tuatara Lodge has rooms available from $25 per night and is very close to SIT
Phone 0064 3 214 0956 cell 021 035 0020 or E- mail office@tuataralodge.co.nz