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Stellenbosch

Historic university wine town

7.5/10 · Safe
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One of South Africa's oldest towns and home to Stellenbosch University. A blend of Cape Dutch architecture, world-class wine estates, and a vibrant student culture.

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Safety

7.5
Safe
Tourist relevance: Medium

Property & Rental Data Data as of Feb 2026

R11,500
1BR Rent/month
Β±R4,000 Β· n=72
R17500 – R17500
2BR Rent/month
R1.2M
Median 1BR Price
Β±R480K Β· n=42
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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • World-class wine estates
  • Top university town
  • Beautiful Cape Dutch architecture
  • Great restaurants & cafΓ©s

Cons

  • Far from Cape Town CBD
  • Car essential
  • Student-area noise
  • Peripheral safety concerns

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Disclaimer

Safety scores and property data are estimates based on publicly available sources and may not reflect current conditions. Always exercise personal judgement and conduct your own research before making housing or travel decisions.