Student Accommodation in Belhar, Cape Town
Our Belhar student residence at 95 Banjo Walk offers fully furnished single and sharing rooms just five minutes from the University of the Western Cape (UWC) and a short trip to CPUT Bellville. Rooms include Wi-Fi, communal study spaces, secure access control and 24/7 monitoring, from R3,200 per month.
What makes Belhar right for students
Belhar is one of the best-connected student suburbs in Cape Town. UWC's main campus is within walking or short-drive distance, and the Belhar Train Station links directly to CPUT Bellville and central Cape Town. Shoprite Belhar and other essential shops sit within 5 minutes for everyday supplies.
- University of the Western Cape (UWC) — 5 min
- CPUT Bellville Campus — 10 min
- Belhar Train Station — 3 min
- Shoprite Belhar — 5 min
- Fully furnished rooms with Wi-Fi
- 24/7 security & access control
Room types available in Belhar
The Belhar residence offers single rooms and gender-locked sharing rooms. Every bedroom is fitted with a bed, desk and wardrobe, and residents share modern kitchen and laundry facilities. Rentals start from R3,200 per month depending on the room type, with the deposit and monthly amount shown on each room before you apply.
Getting to campus and around Belhar
Most residents walk or share a lift to UWC. For CPUT Bellville, the train from Belhar Station runs to Bellville in a few minutes, and Golden Arrow buses cover the surrounding suburbs for students without their own transport. Because campus, the station and the shops are all close together, monthly transport costs stay low — something worth comparing when you look at cheaper rooms further out.
Apply for a bed in Belhar
Belhar beds are limited and go quickly at the start of each academic term. Submit an online application with your ID, proof of registration or funding, and next-of-kin details. Approvals typically come through within 24–72 hours, followed by digital lease signing and a move-in inspection that records the condition of your room.
Belhar student accommodation FAQs
How far is the Belhar residence from UWC?
About five minutes by car, and walkable for many students. Belhar Train Station is roughly three minutes away and runs directly to Bellville and central Cape Town, which also puts CPUT Bellville about ten minutes out.
What does a room in Belhar cost?
Rooms start from R3,200 per month depending on whether you take a single or a sharing bed space. The exact monthly rental and deposit for each open room are shown on the listing above before you apply — there are no hidden charges added at signing.
What is included in the rent?
A furnished room with a bed, desk and wardrobe, Wi-Fi, water, access-controlled entry with CCTV and 24/7 monitoring, shared kitchen and laundry facilities, and communal study space. Electricity is prepaid where the residence is individually metered.
Are sharing rooms mixed?
No. Sharing rooms are gender-locked as standard. If you and a friend of the same gender apply together and name each other, we will place you in the same room when a double bed space is still open.
What documents do I need to apply?
Your ID or passport, proof of registration at your institution, proof of funding or a parent or guardian’s proof of income, and next-of-kin details. Approvals usually take 24 to 72 hours, after which you sign the lease digitally.
Is there anything available right now?
The listing on this page reflects our live records, so whatever shows as available genuinely is. Beds in Belhar move quickly at the start of each academic term — if nothing is open, enquire and we will place you on the waiting list.
Do you take NSFAS students?
We accommodate bursary-funded and self-paying students, but we are not yet an NSFAS-accredited provider, so NSFAS cannot pay us directly. Students with another funder who pays the residence directly are welcome.
What shops and services are nearby?
Shoprite Belhar is about five minutes away, with pharmacies, takeaways and the train station in the same stretch, so day-to-day essentials do not need a trip into Bellville.