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Best Student Accommodation Near Durham University

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4.65/5

(25 reviews)

Regatta Place

Mezzino

Rooms - Ensuite,

I love the place. It’s very close to the shopping centre and bus stop is right in front of our accommodation so it’s definitely great value for money. read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
Rooms - Ensuite	2025/26	35 - 51 weeks	Sold Out	From £180 Sold Out
Studios	2025/26	35 - 51 weeks	Sold Out	From £283 Sold Out
Rooms - Ensuite	2026/27	46 - 51 weeks	Available	From £194
Studios	2026/27	Full Year	Available	From £285

From £194 per week

Rooms available for 26/27 (46 - 51 weeks)

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4.6/5

(92 reviews)

Duresme Court

Prestige Student Living

Studios,

The room is fantastic and the equipments are nice. Specially the staffs here are really friendly and warm hearted. read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
Studios	2025/26	38 - 51 weeks	Sold Out	From £199 Sold Out
Studios	2026/27	44 - 51 weeks	Available	From £285

From £285 per week

Rooms available for 26/27 (44 - 51 weeks)

4.59/5

(87 reviews)

Student Castle Durham

Student Castle

Rooms - Ensuite,

I enjoy living in student castle, reception staffs are really kind, the gym facilities are amazing and also the location of student castle is perfect ... read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
Rooms - Ensuite	2025/26	Full Year	Sold Out	From £298 Sold Out
Studios	2025/26	Full Year	Available	From £335
Rooms - Ensuite	2026/27	Full Year	Available	From £313
Studios	2026/27	Full Year	Available	From £348

From £313 per week

Rooms available for 25/26 (Full Year)

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4.5/5

(196 reviews)

Ernest Place

Mansion Student

Rooms - Ensuite,

Living at Ernest Place has been awesome! The front desk folks are super nice and always sort out any issues right away. At the start of the semester, ... read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
Rooms - Ensuite	2026/27	Full Year	Available	From £179
Studios	2026/27	Full Year	Available	From £209

From £179 per week

Rooms available for 26/27 (Full Year)

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4.44/5

(42 reviews)

St Giles Studios

Prestige Student Living

Studios,

This studio boasts excellent soundproofing. Having lived here for two years, it's Durham's best value studio :) staff are exceptionally friendly and a ... read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
Studios	2025/26	Full Year	Sold Out	From £225 Sold Out
Studios	2026/27	Full Year	Available	From £255

From £255 per week

Rooms available for 26/27 (Full Year)

4.3/5

(74 reviews)

Chapel Heights

Student Roost

Studios,

I've had a great experience overall and I'd say that the staff at Chapel Heights really make the difference (with a special acknowledgment to Caitie). read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
Studios	2025/26	44 - 51 weeks	Available	From £300
Studios	2026/27	Full Year	Available	From £284

From £284 per week

Rooms available for 25/26 (44 - 51 weeks)

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4.25/5

(49 reviews)

Elvet Studios

Unite Students

Studios,

There is warm and stylish, with great natural light and a clean, cozy atmosphere. The decoration shows good taste, and it feels comfortable and relaxi ... read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
Studios	2025/26	32 - 51 weeks	Sold Out	From £235 Sold Out
Studios	2026/27	Full Year	Available	From £280

From £280 per week

Rooms available for 26/27 (Full Year)

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4.2/5

(78 reviews)

Houghall Court

Unite Students

Rooms - Ensuite,

Well worth the money! The accommodation is always clean and the staff are really friendly, especially Janet and Danielle read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
Rooms - Ensuite	2025/26	46 - 51 weeks	Sold Out	From £182 Sold Out
Studios	2025/26	Full Year	Sold Out	From £300 Sold Out
Rooms - Ensuite	2026/27	Full Year	Available	From £230
Studios	2026/27	Full Year	Sold Out	From £303 Sold Out

From £230 per week

Rooms available for 26/27 (Full Year)

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4.05/5

(116 reviews)

Dun Holm House

Fresh

Rooms - Ensuite,

I love living at Dun Holm House. The location is perfect, close to shops, cafes and the new business school. The building is clean, quiet and well run ... read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
Rooms - Ensuite	2025/26	21 - 50 weeks	Available	From £250
Studios	2025/26	21 - 50 weeks	Available	From £300
Rooms - Ensuite	2026/27	Full Year	Available	From £270
Studios	2026/27	Full Year	Sold Out	From £300 Sold Out

From £270 per week

Rooms available for 25/26 (21 - 50 weeks)

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4.01/5
(77 reviews)
Rushford Court
Unite Students
Lee is the best person in the whole world and he's great at clay-moulding and painting. Proper solid lad he is. Put him on day shifts please. read more
Room Types Academic Year Tenancy Length Availability Price
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#11

3.97/5

(14 reviews)

St John's College

Durham University

Rooms - Ensuite,

Extremely small kitchen for 9 people (catered accommodation but many stay during the holidays) and very poor response when the boiler kept turning off ... read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
Rooms - Ensuite	2025/26	38 - 52 weeks	Sold Out	From £200 Sold Out
Rooms - Shared Bathroom	2025/26	34 - 52 weeks	Sold Out	From £183 Sold Out
Rooms - Ensuite	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £297 Sold Out
Rooms - Shared Bathroom	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £265 Sold Out

From £265 per week

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#12

3.9/5

(12 reviews)

St Chad's College

Durham University

Rooms - Ensuite,

Great rooms, sense of community (smallest college, good food, can live back in in third year), best bar and pool table in Durham read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
Rooms - Ensuite	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £309 Sold Out
Rooms - Shared Bathroom	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £278 Sold Out

From £278 per week

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#13

3.81/5

(17 reviews)

The Village at The Viaduct

Host

Rooms - Ensuite,

I have lived at The Village at the Viaduct for two years, and it's an incredible place to call home. Its excellent location is just a short walk from ... read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
Rooms - Ensuite	2025/26	Full Year	Sold Out	From £175 Sold Out
Studios	2025/26	32 - 51 weeks	Sold Out	From £245 Sold Out
Rooms - Ensuite	2026/27	Full Year	Sold Out	From £205 Sold Out
Studios	2026/27	Full Year	Available	From £270

From £270 per week

Rooms available for 26/27 (Full Year)

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#14

3.78/5

(29 reviews)

Trevelyan College

Durham University

Rooms - Ensuite,

Genuinely the BEST college in Durham. Legendary bar nights, amazing formals, loads of sports, tonnes of incredible music and a true family. read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
Rooms - Ensuite	2025/26	Academic Year	Sold Out	From £200 Sold Out
Rooms - Shared Bathroom	2025/26	Academic Year	Sold Out	From £183 Sold Out
Rooms - Ensuite	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £289 Sold Out
Rooms - Shared Bathroom	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £258 Sold Out

From £258 per week

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#15

3.76/5

(29 reviews)

Collingwood College

Durham University

Rooms - Ensuite,

Nothing especially bad, it is just a bit too expensive. Doesn't feel justified. read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
Rooms - Ensuite	2025/26	Academic Year	Sold Out	From £277 Sold Out
Rooms - Shared Bathroom	2025/26	Academic Year	Sold Out	From £260 Sold Out
Rooms - Ensuite	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £291 Sold Out
Rooms - Shared Bathroom	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £267 Sold Out

From £267 per week

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#16

3.75/5

(19 reviews)

Van Mildert College

Durham University

I met my friends for life at Van Mildert... 18 of us all on the same halls corridor stayed friends the entire 3 years and I couldn't have asked for mo ... read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
Rooms - Ensuite	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £289 Sold Out

From £289 per week

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#17

3.74/5

(30 reviews)

St Cuthbert's Society

Durham University

Rooms - Ensuite,

Great sociable college. Would highly recommend but only the bailey site. read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
Rooms - Ensuite	2025/26	Academic Year	Sold Out	From £200 Sold Out
Rooms - Shared Bathroom	2025/26	Academic Year	Sold Out	From £183 Sold Out
Rooms - Ensuite	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £215 Sold Out
Rooms - Shared Bathroom	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £185 Sold Out

From £185 per week

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#18

3.68/5

(12 reviews)

John Snow College

Durham University

Rooms - Ensuite,

Wonderful flats, great area for socialising in kitchens read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
Rooms - Ensuite	2025/26	38 - 52 weeks	Sold Out	From £247 Sold Out
Rooms - Shared Bathroom	2025/26	38 - 52 weeks	Sold Out	From £230 Sold Out
Apartments	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £242 Sold Out
Rooms - Ensuite	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £210 Sold Out
Rooms - Shared Bathroom	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £193 Sold Out

From £193 per week

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#19

3.65/5

(25 reviews)

Stephenson College

Durham University

Rooms - Ensuite,

I enjoyed living in college so much that I chose to live here again in second year. Although it is far away from most shops, that really isn't that mu ... read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
Rooms - Ensuite	2025/26	Academic Year	Sold Out	From £200 Sold Out
Rooms - Shared Bathroom	2025/26	Academic Year	Sold Out	From £183 Sold Out
Rooms - Ensuite	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £215 Sold Out
Rooms - Shared Bathroom	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £185 Sold Out

From £185 per week

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#20

3.63/5

(20 reviews)

Grey College

Durham University

Rooms - Ensuite,

Best college ever. So friendly and a real community. Will always be a big part of my uni experience. read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
Rooms - Ensuite	2025/26	29 - 52 weeks	Sold Out	From £247 Sold Out
Rooms - Shared Bathroom	2025/26	29 - 52 weeks	Sold Out	From £230 Sold Out
Rooms - Ensuite	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £299 Sold Out
Rooms - Shared Bathroom	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £267 Sold Out

From £267 per week

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#21

3.61/5

(17 reviews)

Hatfield College

Durham University

Rooms - Ensuite,

You cannot get a better location than Hatfield. It is 1/2mins from anything on the Bailey and is a short 5/8 min walk to the library. It is also the ... read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
Rooms - Ensuite	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £299 Sold Out
Rooms - Shared Bathroom	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £267 Sold Out

From £267 per week

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#22

3.42/5

(27 reviews)

Josephine Butler College

Durham University

Rooms - Ensuite,

Good community spirit, loads to get involved in read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
Rooms - Ensuite	2025/26	38 - 52 weeks	Sold Out	From £247 Sold Out
Rooms - Shared Bathroom	2025/26	38 - 52 weeks	Sold Out	From £230 Sold Out
Apartments	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £242 Sold Out
Rooms - Ensuite	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £202 Sold Out
Studios	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £242 Sold Out

From £202 per week

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#23

3.33/5

(17 reviews)

University College

Durham University

Rooms - Ensuite,

Living in a castle is a nice experience read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
Rooms - Ensuite	2025/26	Academic Year	Sold Out	From £200 Sold Out
Rooms - Shared Bathroom	2025/26	Academic Year	Sold Out	From £183 Sold Out
Studios	2025/26	Academic Year	Sold Out	From £229 Sold Out
Rooms - Ensuite	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £224 Sold Out
Rooms - Shared Bathroom	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £267 Sold Out
Studios	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £249 Sold Out

From £224 per week

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St Mary's College

Durham University

Apartments,

Great but on a very very large hill read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
Apartments	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £324 Sold Out
Rooms - Ensuite	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £289 Sold Out
Rooms - Shared Bathroom	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £259 Sold Out
Studios	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £323 Sold Out

From £259 per week

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St Aidan's College

Durham University

Rooms - Ensuite,

Being a the top of the hill with the best views read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
Rooms - Ensuite	2025/26	29 - 35 weeks	Sold Out	From £280 Sold Out
Rooms - Shared Bathroom	2025/26	43 - 52 weeks	Sold Out	From £230 Sold Out
Rooms - Ensuite	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £268 Sold Out
Rooms - Shared Bathroom	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £237 Sold Out

From £237 per week

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Ustinov College

Durham University

Apartments,

nice facilities, but little far from the city centre. read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
Apartments	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £249 Sold Out
Rooms - Ensuite	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £215 Sold Out
Rooms - Shared Bathroom	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £207 Sold Out
Studios	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £499 Sold Out

From £207 per week

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South College

Durham University

Rooms - Ensuite,

Great accommodation. Everyone gets their own room. At most you’ll be sharing a bathroom with one other person. College gym is always clean. Laundry ro ... read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
Rooms - Ensuite	2025/26	38 - 52 weeks	Sold Out	From £230 Sold Out
Rooms - Shared Bathroom	2025/26	Academic Year	Sold Out	From £260 Sold Out
Apartments	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £242 Sold Out
Rooms - Shared Bathroom	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £193 Sold Out

From £193 per week

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Endeavour Court

Mezzino

Rooms - Ensuite,

This property does not have any reviews yet. You can still visit the profile page to find out more. read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
Rooms - Ensuite	2025/26	Academic Year	Sold Out	From £250 Sold Out
Rooms - Shared Bathroom	2025/26	Academic Year	Sold Out	From £240 Sold Out
Studios	2025/26	Academic Year	Sold Out	From £320 Sold Out
Rooms - Ensuite	2026/27	Academic Year	Available	From £265
Rooms - Shared Bathroom	2026/27	Academic Year	Available	From £240
Studios	2026/27	Academic Year	Available	From £320

From £240 per week

Rooms available for 26/27 (Academic Year)

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All the Answers You Need About Student Accommodation

What tenancy length do I need?

Some students choose to stay during the academic year, whilst others – particularly international students – require a tenancy that covers the entire year. You can also find student accommodation that is available for one or two terms, classified as a “short stay” on our search filters.

Should I stay in catered student accommodation?

This is totally up to you! Catered accommodation means you will be served meals at set times in a dining hall, and you’ll likely have access to fewer kitchen facilities than if you were to stay in self-catered accommodation.

What is a guarantor and do I need one?

A guarantor is a person who signs a contract to agree to pay your rent if you are unable to. Most university halls requires a guarantor, and this applies to both domestic and international students.

Will I need to pay a deposit on student accommodation?

Most likely, yes, you’ll need to pay a deposit. This will be refunded at the end of your stay as long as there is no damage to the room or property.

What bills will my rent include?

If you are staying in university-run university halls or private student accommodation, your rent should include any utilities such as electricity, gas, water, and internet. Students are not required to pay council tax, however you may need to fill in an exemption form so make sure you check with your local council.

What is purpose-built student accommodation?

Purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) are residential buildings designed for students. They are often located close to campus, boast modern facilities, include all bills, and often have staff on site to assist residents.

Will my student accommodation be furnished?

Student accommodation is typically fully furnished. Your room should include at least a bed, clothes storage, desk and chair. You’ll likely need to bring things such as bedding and kitchen utensils, but we have a full list here of everything you’ll need.