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Best Student Accommodation In Durham

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4.64/5

(25 reviews)

Regatta Place

Mezzino

Rooms - Ensuite,

I’ve had a brilliant experience living at Regatta Place. It’s an excellent place to live with great, modern rooms and really nice social spaces to han ... 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 £195
Studios	2026/27	Full Year	Available	From £285

From £195 per week

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

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4.59/5

(92 reviews)

Duresme Court

Prestige Student Living

Studios,

The staff at the accommodation are very friendly and helpful, always ready to assist whenever there’s an issue. However, considering the location, the ... 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)

4.58/5

(88 reviews)

Student Castle Durham

Student Castle

Rooms - Ensuite,

It's a lovely building with fantastic spaces, such as a gym, a ping-pong table, and even a cinema. Its location in the centre of Durham means everythi ... 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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4.49/5

(43 reviews)

St Giles Studios

Prestige Student Living

Studios,

I've lived here for the entire duration of my PhD and I can say that the property is well managed, quite responsive and clean (easy also to clean!). 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)

4.47/5

(196 reviews)

Ernest Place

Mansion Student

Rooms - Ensuite,

have really enjoyed living in this student apartment. One of the biggest advantages is the location, which is very convenient and close to the univers ... read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
Rooms - Ensuite	2026/27	Full Year	Available	From £184
Studios	2026/27	Full Year	Available	From £219

From £184 per week

Rooms available for 26/27 (Full Year)

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4.28/5

(74 reviews)

Chapel Heights

Student Roost

Studios,

Chapel Heights has been a really enjoyable place to live as an international student. The social spaces are vibrant and welcoming — it’s easy to meet ... 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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4.26/5

(49 reviews)

Elvet Studios

Unite Students

Studios,

The environment is great. There are often staff on duty until the evening. It is very safe. The front desk staff are very nice, especially Jenny. I am ... 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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4.21/5

(78 reviews)

Houghall Court

Unite Students

Rooms - Ensuite,

Staying Houghall Court is a pleasure. Staff is friendly and helpful. The location here is also close to the university, roughly 15 minutes walk. read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
Rooms - Ensuite	2025/26	19 - 51 weeks	Available	From £187
Studios	2025/26	Full Year	Sold Out	From £300 Sold Out
Rooms - Ensuite	2026/27	44 - 51 weeks	Available	From £230
Studios	2026/27	Full Year	Sold Out	From £303 Sold Out

From £230 per week

Rooms available for 25/26 (19 - 51 weeks)

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4.04/5
(77 reviews)
Rushford Court
Unite Students
I feel at home resident here. One of the best locations in Durham ( within 5 minutes walk from the train station, bus station, Tesco, and Sainsbury’s… ... read more
Room Types Academic Year Tenancy Length Availability Price
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#10

4/5

(116 reviews)

Dun Holm House

Fresh

Rooms - Ensuite,

Great experience! The apartment is fully equipped and the staff is very enthusiastic. I will continue to choose here next year. read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
Rooms - Ensuite	2025/26	19 - 50 weeks	Available	From £250
Studios	2025/26	19 - 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 (19 - 50 weeks)

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#11

3.97/5

(12 reviews)

St Chad's College

Durham University

Rooms - Ensuite,

Really nice but outdated and had to share a room. 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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#12

3.95/5

(14 reviews)

St John's College

Durham University

Rooms - Ensuite,

overall a very nice college to live in! it takes a little time to get help sometimes, and some rooms may lack amenities, but eventually the staff wil ... 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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#13

3.81/5

(17 reviews)

The Village at The Viaduct

Host

Rooms - Ensuite,

An amazing place to live, the facilities are amazing and the staff are the best and always there to help 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

3.81/5

(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

3.75/5

(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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#16

3.74/5

(29 reviews)

Collingwood College

Durham University

Rooms - Ensuite,

I loved my time in Collingwood, and in my opinion it is the best college in Durham. With the amenities it has to offer, the fantastic staff and the de ... 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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#17

3.73/5

(30 reviews)

St Cuthbert's Society

Durham University

Rooms - Ensuite,

St Cuthberts Society is a sociable place with many facilities available, such as two bars. The rooms are homely, although the wifi could be better. 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

(25 reviews)

Stephenson College

Durham University

Rooms - Ensuite,

I really have enjoyed my time so far at Stephenson College. The accommodation is spacious and practical, with plenty of storage space in bedrooms. The ... 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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#19

3.67/5

(12 reviews)

John Snow College

Durham University

Rooms - Ensuite,

Very close to the uni (15 min walk) and town (30 minute walk). The best accomodation as they are all ensuite with the exception of the townhouses. Roo ... 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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#20

3.64/5

(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,

James Barber House at Hatfield College has recently undergone impressive renovations, offering students modern en-suite rooms that enhance privacy and ... 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,

My college was amazing and people were so loving and kind! Being at JoBo is honestly the best but it’s so far from city:( 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,

St Mary's is so friendly and (in my humble opinion) the best college by far! However, catering is quite expensive and sometimes the food isn't the bes ... 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,

Just the power cuts could drive people insane 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	Sold Out	From £240 Sold Out
Studios	2026/27	Academic Year	Available	From £320

From £265 per week

Rooms available for 26/27 (Academic Year)

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How much does student accommodation cost in Durham?

Typically, rent ranges from £103 to £586 per week in Durham, depending on the type of room, location and the amenities included.

Average rent by room type

Shared Rooms: £108–£292/week – the most affordable option, with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities.
En-suite Rooms: £175–£324/week – private bathroom with a shared kitchen, popular with first-year students.
Studios: £103–£586/week – private kitchen and bathroom, offering full independence at a higher price.
Apartments: £242–£325/week – self-contained flats with separate living spaces, ideal for privacy or even sharing with friends.

Finding Student Accommodation

The beautiful city of Durham is home to 18,000 students spread across 31 halls of residence.

Durham is a small but busy city with lots of stunning architecture. There is no need for public transport in the city as you can easily access everywhere by foot. In the city, you can find lots of high street names as well as independent places and an indoor market with local traders. Wharton Park is a great place to enjoy picnics with friends and there are plenty of green spaces to explore outside of Durham. The Durham Dales offers amazing views, and you can also walk to High Force, the highest unbroken waterfall in England. If you want to experience a livelier city setting, Newcastle is only a 15-minute train journey away. Explore more about Durham

The average cost of student accommodation in Durham is around 16% more expensive than the national average (we've tracked costs for private and uni halls over the last 12 months) whereas the cost of living is around 38% cheaper than London (Numbeo). https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Durham-United-Kingdom

You can find out everything you need to know about student halls and accommodation in Durham here.

Been living in Durham this past year? Why not take a minute to review your accommodation?

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.