5 Bedroom Apartment / flat to rent in Observatory

38 Lower Rochester Road, Observatory, Cape Town

5 bed · 2.5 bath

Description

Ladies-only units available The Rochester is located in Observatory, a young, vibrant, artistic and multicultural area, close to AFDA film school, University of Cape Town and Business Parks. The Rochester Apartment block is a two story block of flats, occupied by students and young professionals and within walking distance of local delis, vegan and coffee shops. The apartment offers fully furnished rooms available in a shared 3 bedroom furnished apartment. The furnished apartment has an open plan kitchen/living room and includes a fridge, kettle, microwave, stove top, couch, dining table and chairs. Each room includes a single bed, desk, chair and cupboard. Features: Wi-Fi (1G per second, uncapped fibre) included in rental Prepaid electricity and water. Outside relaxing/smoking section Dolce Bakery downstairs Biometric access and CCTV cameras at... Ladies-only units available The Rochester is located in Observatory, a young, vibrant, artistic and multicultural area, close to AFDA film school, University of Cape Town and Business Parks. The Rochester Apartment block is a two story block of flats, occupied by students and young professionals and within walking distance of local delis, vegan and coffee shops. The apartment offers fully furnished rooms available in a shared 3 bedroom furnished apartment. The furnished apartment has an open plan kitchen/living room and includes a fridge, kettle, microwave, stove top, couch, dining table and chairs. Each room includes a single bed, desk, chair and cupboard. Features: Wi-Fi (1G per second, uncapped fibre) included in rental Prepaid electricity and water. Outside relaxing/smoking section Dolce Bakery downstairs Biometric access and CCTV cameras at access points. Each room is R6000 per month. Deposit is R 9 000.00 Once-off Lease Fee of R1000 Contact the agent for more information. Read full description + window.loader.addCallback((renderComponent) => renderComponent({"name":"ReadMore","props":"#-1115883405","type":"c"}));

What we know about this property

Each attribute shows where it came from and how sure we are. Model-derived attributes arrive as enrichment runs.

Resilience

Backup Power Level
Nonefrom the listing text · 95%
Battery Backup
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Borehole
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Gas Hob
Nofrom the listing text · 96%
Generator
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Grey Water
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Heat Pump
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Inverter
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Solar Geyser
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Solar panels
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Water Tank
Nofrom the listing text · 98%

Security

Alarm Beams
Nofrom the listing text · 97%
Armed Response
Nofrom the listing text · 97%
Boomed Area
Nofrom the listing text · 77%
Burglar Bars
Yesfrom the listing text · 97%
CCTV
Yesfrom the listing text · 99%
Electric Fence
Nofrom the listing text · 93%
Guard 24h
Nofrom the listing text · 70%
Security Estate
Nofrom the listing text · 67%

Location

Shops and cafés within 500 m
5from open data
Exposed to coastal wind
Nofrom open data
Estimated commute to CBD
9 minfrom open data
Crime trend
Stablefrom open data
Distance to the sea
2.0 kmfrom open data
Nearest highway
1.2 kmfrom open data
Nearest hospital or clinic
296 mfrom open data
Nearest primary school
319 mfrom open data
Nearest school
319 mfrom open data
Nearest high school
546 mfrom open data
Nearest station or stop
266 mfrom open data
Independent schools within 5 km
30from open data
Load-shedding block
15from open data
SAPS precinct risk
Highfrom open data
Schools within 3 km
33from open data
Under the flight path
Nofrom open data
Walkability
Somewhat Walkablefrom open data

Market

Days on market
2 daysfrom our price history
Price change since listed
0.0%from our price history
Times relisted
0from our price history
Vs suburb median
0.38×from our price history
Under Offer
Nofrom our price history

Comfort

Air Conditioning
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Double Glazing
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Fireplace
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
High Ceilings
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
North Facing
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Quiet Street
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Underfloor Heating
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
View Type
Nonefrom the listing text · 99%
Wind Protected
Nofrom the listing text · 98%

Layout

Flatlet
Nofrom the listing text · 97%
Furnished
Yesfrom the listing text · 99%
Home Office
Nofrom the listing text · 80%
Lift Access
Nofrom the listing text · 96%
Living Areas
1from the listing text · 88%
Open Plan
Yesfrom the listing text · 98%
Penthouse
Nofrom the listing text · 96%
Scullery
Nofrom the listing text · 97%
Single Level
Nofrom the listing text · 83%
Staff Accommodation
Nofrom the listing text · 97%
Walk In Closet
Nofrom the listing text · 97%
Wheelchair Access
Nofrom the listing text · 94%

Outdoor

Balcony
Nofrom the listing text · 89%
Boat Caravan Parking
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Borehole Irrigation
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Braai Area
Nofrom the listing text · 96%
Covered Patio
Nofrom the listing text · 96%
Established Trees
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Garage Type
Nonefrom the listing text
Garden Size
Nonefrom the listing text · 99%
Pet Friendly
Nofrom the listing text · 79%
Pool Type
Nonefrom the listing text

Condition

Needs Tlc
Nofrom the listing text · 98%

Architecture

Double Storey
Yesfrom the listing text · 95%
Original Features
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Thatched Roof
Nofrom the listing text · 98%

Tenure Rules

Exclusive Use Area
Nofrom the listing text · 96%
No transfer duty
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Retirement Scheme
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Short Let Allowed
Nofrom the listing text · 97%
Special Levy Mentioned
Nofrom the listing text · 97%
Utilities Included
Yesfrom the listing text · 92%

Connectivity

Fibre
Yesfrom the listing text · 97%

Commercial

Auction
Nofrom the listing text · 99%
Bank Assisted
Nofrom the listing text · 99%
Off Plan
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Owner Relocating
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Price Reduced
Nofrom our price history
Priced To Sell
Nofrom the listing text · 98%

Portal facts

Kitchen
Open Plan, Stove, Fridge, Built-in Cupboards
Bedrooms
5
Security
Electric Gate, Security Gate, Closed Circuit TV, 24 Hour Access
Bathrooms
2.5 Shower, Toilet and Basin
Bedroom 1
Single Bedroom
Bedroom 2
Single Bedroom
Bedroom 3
Single Bedroom
Furnished
Yes
Lifestyle
Shared Living, Student Accommodation
Pets Allowed
No
Listing Number
109482696
Street Address
38 Lower Rochester Road, Observatory
Internet Access
Fibre
Occupation Date
01 October 2026
Type of Property
Apartment / Flat
Wheelchair Accessible
No
Nearby Public Transport
Bus, Minibus Taxi