Campus Houses is purpose-built student accommodation in Christchurch, with a staffed reception. Studios and other rooms available, and you can apply online.
Campus Houses offers affordable student accommodation in Christchurch close to several university campuses. Ideal for students looking to experience inner-city living, it’s in close proximity to the University of Canterbury. Our convenient location features a combination of comfortable rooms and shared spaces. Learn more about our student accommodation in Christchurch and discover the perfect place to call home.
Campus Houses is located in Christchurch, Canterbury. Contact the reservations team or view the live listing for the exact address, transport links and what’s nearby.
Facilities
The shared spaces and services at Campus Houses.
Bicycle Storage
Bicycle storage is available to residents within the houses.
Security
UC Security patrol the area, and UniLodge has 24/7 staff available to support. Houses have key and locks.
Residential Life Program
Residential Life Program membership is included in the residential fees! The program offers a great range of activities & events – ranging from social activities, BBQs, dinners, helping charities, game competitions, career and life skill workshops and much more!Read moreRead less
Laundry
A laundry is located in each house for resident usage.
Staff Members
There are dedicated staff for Campus Houses, however due to the spread out nature of the houses they are based out of Kirkwood Avenue Hall, and staff will travel to property.
Public Transport
There are convenient public transport options located near the Christchurch Metro bus stops.
Shops, Restaurants & Cafes
Many of the houses are a short walk to Westfield Mall, Riccarton, and Bush Inn, Church Corner.
Talk to the Campus Houses team
Office hours Monday to Sunday 7:30am - 5:00pm UniLodge staff on call outside of these hours, along with UC Security.
Weekly rates at Campus Houses vary by apartment type and stay length. Enquire with the reservations team or start an application for the current pricing and availability.
Your Deposit* to secure your room is $700.00 NZD. *Your deposit is made up of the following:
$300 Contingency Fee (refundable)
$300 Administration Fee
$100 Residents Association Fee for one semester.
No, your contingency fees and residential fees are separate payments. You are required to pay rent in the specified way up to and including the date of your departure.
Campus Houses offers Studio Apartment and Shared Apartment. Every apartment type is listed in the picker above with current pricing and availability.
No — residents at Campus Houses need to be 18 or over on arrival. Nearby UniLodge properties do accept under-18 students; see the under-18 pages for the full lists.
Campus Houses is student accommodation, so residents need to be studying. UniLodge does house non-students at selected properties — see the Non-Students page for the list.
Campus Houses is at 7 Kirkwood Avenue, Christchurch Canterbury 8041. The map on this page shows the exact spot and what's nearby.
Booking is easy! Complete an application with the University of Canterbury Accommodation Services and they will assist you with the booking process.
Yes — electricity, water and wifi are all covered by your weekly rent. One payment, no surprises.
Yes — the minimum stay is one semester, with half-year and full-year options also available.
Use the “Enquire” / apply links on this page, or contact the UniLodge reservations team, and they’ll help you with pricing, availability and booking for Campus Houses.
Full Year leases are preferable, but options include Academic Year (48 weeks), Semester (22 weeks).
There are some off-street parking options located near some of the houses.
Your Campus House is furnished with a bed, study desk and chair, wardrobe, fridge, and microwave oven. You will need to supply all of your own linen & top up kitchen equipment – available online via our convenient UniLodge online shop, Your Shop.
You are permitted to have visitors, as long as you talk with your housemates and ask if they are OK with this. Overnight guests should be registered with the UniLodge staff team, please contact them to arrange.
There are no room moves in the first two weeks of your stay. Following this any room moves will be approved by the General Manager Portfolio as there is space available. There are no guarantees.
When you move into your Campus House, you sign a Residential Agreement. This is a legally binding document that means you have committed to paying rent from the start date on your contract until the end date of your contract. If you move out, you still have to pay rent until your contract expires. However, if you have no choice but to move out, you can break your agreement. This means that you need to work with the UniLodge team.
A Contingency Fee an amount of money that you need to pay that can be used if you do not meet the terms and conditions of your residential agreement. Examples of this include If you fail to keep the property clean, cause damage or are in fee arrears, UniLodge may claim some or all of the contingency fee only when the residency ends. The majority of fees are refunded in full as most UniLodgers vacate with no issues.
To secure your stay with us, you will need to pay your deposit through our payment gateway online when you are going through the acceptance process.
This is a form you will be asked to fill out within 48 hours of your arrival. It is your responsibility to tell us the condition of the room/house when you arrive, and we will use this information for when you then move out to make sure you have kept the property in reasonable condition.
You need to leave your house clean and tidy in the same condition as when you arrived, and ensure all personal items have been removed, report any damage that may have been caused during your tenancy. This allows for a speedy bond resolution.
Yes. Internet is provided by the University of Canterbury.
The grounds and lawns are taken care of by the UC staff.
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