Obs Court

Obs Court is a residential development located at 3A Howe Street in the alternative, bohemian neighbourhood of Observatory in Cape Town. It boasts spacious interiors, brand new upmarket finishes and state of the art security. For the best affordable student accommodation in Cape town

Obs Court is located off Howe Street in the bohemian and “shabby chic” neighbourhood of Observatory, Cape Town. With its prominent position, Obs Court offers convenient access to retail stores, public parks, sport facilities and entertainment venues. It is filled with quirky restaurants, easy-going bars, live music and lots of hippies. It also represents one of the largest residential arts communities in South Africa. We’re talking shabby chic – a pleasant environment away from the congestion of the inner CBD.

The site is ideally located near the major jammie shuttle route for the University of Cape Town as well as the public railway station, offering excellent accessibility for candidate students and young proffesionals.

The nine storey building is designed to maximize views of the mountain and the surrounding neighbourhood, with ample glazing provided for individual units and viewing balconies.

There are a selection of unit types, ranging from studio and one bedroom units for individuals who like their privacy and who have a bigger budget. Alternatively, there are spacious two bed apartments for sharing options.

The building façade is articulated with bold framing elements whilst acknowledging the adjacent building scale. A palette of materials including: face brick, plaster and paint, concrete and louvered screens is used, blending into the fabric of the adjacent buildings.

Obs Court comprises of eight residential levels, one parking level above ground and three below ground. Ground level includes secured access for residents. Unit sizes range from 35 m2 studio apartments to 77 m2 two bed apartments.

Have a look through our packages to select the one that best suits you !

Location:

  • 300 metres from AFDA.
  • 1,1km from UCT Medical School.
  • 2,5km from UCT.
  • 3,4km from Varsity College.

  • Walking distance to Jammie Shuttle Route & Railway station

Rooms/Apartments will include:

  • A Bed, Desk, Chair, B.I.C, Fridge & Freezer combo, Washing machine, Stove – Oven, Microwave, Kettle, Toaster & Dustbin.

  • A comfy sofa and coffee table

  • A 39 inch LCD screen with DSTV.

  • 80GB LTE Wifi. (160GB for Boomshakalaka & Executive packages)

  • Weekly Cleaning.

  • Biometric Access and Security.

  • Undercover parking bays available at R500 per bay pm (Free in the Boomshakalaka & Executive Packages).

  • Access to Gym.

2025 Packages – NOW OPEN !

From R9’090 pm. per room per person sharing – AVAILABLE!

  • Standard Two Bedroom apartment each with own bathroom.

  • Second Bedroom (Bed 2) as per the plan. Bathroom is not ensuite.

  • Total size: ≤ 65sqm.

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Floorplans:

A – Bed 2
B – Bed 2
E – Bed 2
J – Bed 2

From R9’490 pm. per room per person sharing – AVAILABLE!

  • Big Two Bedroom apartment each with own bathroom.

  • Second Bedroom (Bed 2) as per the plan. Bathroom is not ensuite.

  • Total size: ≥ 71sqm.

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Floorplans:

D – Bed 2
F – Bed 1
M – Bed 2
N – Bed 2
R – Bed 2

From R9’590 pm. per room per person sharing – AVAILABLE!

  • Standard Two Bedroom apartment each with own bathroom.

  • Main Bedroom (Bed 1) as per the plan. Bathroom is ensuite.

  • Total size: ≤ 65sqm.

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Floorplans:

A – Bed 1
B – Bed 1
E – Bed 1
J – Bed 1
L – Bed 1 / 2

From R9’890 pm. per room per person sharing – AVAILABLE!

  • Standard Two Bedroom apartment each with own bathroom.

  • Main Bedroom (Bed 1) as per the plan. Bathroom is ensuite.

  • Total size: ≥ 71sqm.

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Floorplans:

D – Bed 1
F – Bed 2
M – Bed 1
N – Bed 1
R – Bed 1

From R11’390 pm.for the entire apartment – AVAILABLE!

  • Studio apartment.
  • Total size: 35sqm.
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Floorplans:

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From R12’190 pm.for the entire apartment – AVAILABLE!

  • Studio apartment with balcony.
  • Total size: 41sqm.
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Floorplans:

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P

From R12’890 pm. for the entire apartment – AVAILABLE!

  • One Bedroom apartment with balcony.
  • Total size: 45sqm.
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Floorplans:

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