Is there a security deposit when renting a CDA room?

No traditional security deposit. You pay your first week and move in. Your fortnightly rate covers rent, Wi-Fi, electricity, gas, water and shared-area cleaning — there is no separate deposit tied up for the duration of your stay.

How fast can I rent a CDA room?

Most rooms across Sydney, Queensland and Tasmania are available for same-week move-in once your application is approved. Apply online in under 5 minutes.

Where we operate

Rent a Room Across Australia, Find Your City

CDA Coliving offers rent a room across Australia's east coast. Fully furnished rooms with all bills included, vetted housemates, and flexible leases. Choose your city below to explore available suburbs and pricing.

Housing 1,500+ people · 84+ suburbs · Sydney · Queensland · Tasmania

Suburbs

94+

All bills included

From $190/wk

People housed

1,500+

Lease terms

Flexible

Tenant Rent payments are fortnightly

Pick a region

Choose Your City

Region

Rent a Room in Sydney

82+ suburbs across 8 zones

Sydney is Australia's largest city and CDA's biggest rent a room network. From the Inner West to the Hills District, Parramatta to the Northern Beaches, find rent a room near every major university and employment hub.

From $180/week

Explore Sydney

Region

Rent a Room in Queensland

Townsville · Cranbrook

Rent a Room in tropical North Queensland. Affordable furnished rooms near James Cook University with air conditioning costs included. A perfect base for students and professionals in Townsville.

From $185/week

Explore Queensland

Region

Rent a Room in Tasmania

Launceston

Rent a Room in one of Australia's most liveable and affordable cities. Near University of Tasmania, Cataract Gorge, and Launceston CBD. All bills including heating covered during Tasmania's cool winters.

From $240/week

Explore Tasmania

The CDA difference

Renting a room in Australia, simplified

Australia's room-rental market is fragmented across Flatmates.com.au, Gumtree, Facebook groups and private leases — each with its own risks around housemate quality, hidden costs and lease lock-in. CDA runs one consistent product across every market: a furnished room, one inclusive fortnightly payment, vetted housemates and flexible terms. You don't have to learn a new rental game in every city.

Every room, every city

What's Included with Rent a Room

Fully furnished private room (bed, desk, wardrobe, bedside table)

All bills included, Wi-Fi, electricity, gas, water

Shared kitchen, bathroom, laundry, and common areas

Regular common area cleaning coordination

Maintenance support, lodge a ticket, we handle it

Flexible lease terms, no 12-month lock-in

Simple process

How Rent a Room Works with CDA

Step 1

Choose Your City

Browse rent a room in Sydney, Queensland, or Tasmania. Each city page shows available suburbs with pricing and local info.

Step 2

Pick Your Suburb

Find a suburb near your university, workplace, or lifestyle. Every listing shows commute times, nearby amenities, and fortnightly rent.

Step 3

Move In

Apply online in 5 minutes. Your room is furnished and ready, Wi-Fi connected, bills running. Just bring your suitcase.

Common questions

Rent a Room in Australia, Frequently Asked Questions

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