Top 5 cheapest Adelaide suburbs (within 10km of the CBD)

Known for its churches, terrible football clubs and wine, Adelaide can add another feather to its cap: cheap rent. The long kept secret of Adelaide is out - the city of churches is one of the most affordable capitals in Australia.

Finding the right suburb for you – and particularly when you’re on a budget – can be a tough proposition. Lucky for you, your friendly team at Flatmates.com.au have done the leg work by finding the Adelaide suburbs where listings are consistently cheap as chips (and not the beer battered kind).

Flatmates.com.au has run new data on suburb rental prices. Over the coming weeks we’ll be bringing you articles on the cheapest and most expensive suburbs to rent a private room in a share house in each capital city. If you spend your weekends cheering on The Power, you love catching a flick at Wallis Noarlunga and you pick a Coopers Pale Ale over a Barossa red, then Adelaide’s top 5 cheapest share suburbs within 10km of the CBD are for you.

ENFIELD

Distance: 8.2km from the CBD
Rent average: $135/week private room

One of Adelaide’s up-and-comers, Enfield wins out in the affordability stakes, with rooms costing an average of $135 per week on Flatmates.com.au. An older suburb with traditionally older homes, residential development is quickly catching up within this small pocket of Adelaide’s inner north, with newer homes and townhouses arriving in greater numbers. You don’t have to look far to find everything you’ll need, with Northpark Shopping Centre on the suburb’s border, while Costco and other major retailers are minutes away.

ST PETERS

Distance: 4.2km from the CBD
Rent average: $135/week private room

One of Adelaide’s priciest and most popular suburbs in which to buy a home, St Peters is nonetheless among its cheapest for share houses. Less than 4km from the CBD, it has that quintessential family vibe, with wide streets lined with trees, while its local shops are your classic bakeries, coffee stops and wine cellars. The CBD is just down the road, while sporting pursuits and other activities are well catered for across the River Torrens in the neighbouring parks of North Adelaide.

THEBARTON

Distance: 4km from the CBD
Rent average: $140/week private room

Home to a University of Adelaide campus, Thebarton is thus a hotbed of activity for young renters (pun not intended). It’s got live music venue the Thebarton Theatre and a slew of watering holes in the area to keep the uni crowd happy, and a quick perusal of listings on Flatmates.com.au reveals stunning value for money, with large rooms available in an array of updated cottages and homes. The area has gentrified rapidly in recent years, bringing with it a number of local brunch spots, but it’s the convenience factor that draws in most residents, given the CBD is also less than 2km away.

CROYDON PARK

Distance: 6.4km from the CBD
Rent average: $140/week private room

Multicultural Croydon Park has all the convenience of some of its more expensive neighbours, but without the hit to your pocket. Positioned between two train lines, getting around Adelaide is easy no matter which side of the suburb you choose to reside. While amenity is all around, most residents take advantage of the proximity to Armada Arndale Shopping Centre, which has cinemas, supermarkets and major retailers including Big W.

WOODVILLE PARK

Distance: 8.2km from the CBD
Rent average: $140/week private room

Less than a hop and a skip to the west lies Woodville Park, where you’ll quickly discover there are very few things on residents’ list of demands. It’s got everything, with Armada Arndale Shopping Centre on its border, two train stations for locals to access and a major retail and services strip along Port Road, where you’ll also find pubs like the Woodville Hotel and Halfway Hotel. Flatmates.com.au listings here can be rare, so act quickly if you spot one you like.

If you’re looking to save some coin but want to live in a city with great education options, scenery, hot weather, lush art scene and delicious food, make your next share home in Adelaide.

If you’re feeling a little more fancy, make sure you check out our top 5 most expensive Adelaide share suburbs.