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Best Student Accommodation In Durham

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4.74/5

(36 reviews)

Regatta Place

Mezzino

Rooms - Ensuite,

I had a really good experience staying here over the past year. The location is very convenient, with shops and plenty of places to eat nearby. There’ ... read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
Rooms - Ensuite	2026/27	46 - 51 weeks	Available	From £195
Studios	2026/27	Full Year	Available	From £300

From £195 per week

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

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4.48/5

(206 reviews)

Ernest Place

Mansion Student

Rooms - Ensuite,

10/10 – Highly Recommended! I had a wonderful experience living at Ernest Place for two years. The accommodation is comfortable and well managed, and ... read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
Rooms - Ensuite	2026/27	Full Year	Available	From £189
Studios	2026/27	Full Year	Available	From £221

From £189 per week

Rooms available for 26/27 (Full Year)

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4.41/5

(82 reviews)

Chapel Heights

Student Roost

This is my fourth year here at Chapel Heights and I can say that overall I've never been unhappy with my experience. The place is well kept, clean and ... read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
Studios	2026/27	40 - 51 weeks	Sold Out	From £287 Sold Out

From £287 per week

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4.39/5

(101 reviews)

Duresme Court

Prestige Student Living

The staffs are really nice. They care about you as a person rather than just doing their job. Location is great, both town and campus are within walka ... read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
Studios	2026/27	44 - 51 weeks	Available	From £275

From £275 per week

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

4.37/5

(122 reviews)

Dun Holm House

Fresh

Rooms - Ensuite,

The accommodation is excellent overall. The room is clean, comfortable, and well-equipped, with everything needed for daily living. The location is al ... read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
Rooms - Ensuite	2026/27	Full Year	Sold Out	From £245 Sold Out
Studios	2026/27	Full Year	Sold Out	From £305 Sold Out
Rooms - Ensuite	2027/28	Full Year	Available	From £250
Studios	2027/28	Full Year	Available	From £310

From £250 per week

Rooms available for 27/28 (Full Year)

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4.24/5

(91 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	2026/27	Full Year	Sold Out	From £275 Sold Out
Studios	2026/27	44 - 52 weeks	Available	From £460

From £460 per week

Rooms available for 26/27 (44 - 52 weeks)

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4.24/5

(83 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	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 26/27 (44 - 51 weeks)

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4.21/5

(46 reviews)

St Giles Studios

Prestige Student Living

I have lived at St Giles Studios for three years and have had a very positive experience. The staff are warm, kind, and always willing to help, which ... read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
Studios	2026/27	46 - 51 weeks	Available	From £290

From £290 per week

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

4.14/5

(13 reviews)

St Chad's College

Durham University

Rooms - Ensuite,

Brilliant location, great rooms, great social life; terrible kitchens (but catered) read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
Rooms - Ensuite	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £192 Sold Out
Rooms - Shared Bathroom	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £278 Sold Out

From £192 per week

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#10

4.12/5

(51 reviews)

Elvet Studios

Unite Students

I am a student from China. I stayed in Durham for a year. My English is not very good, but the staff here, Jenny, patiently introduced me to the use o ... read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
Studios	2026/27	50 - 51 weeks	Available	From £285

From £285 per week

Rooms available for 26/27 (50 - 51 weeks)

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#11

4.04/5

(32 reviews)

Stephenson College

Durham University

Rooms - Ensuite,

Stephenson College was the best accommodation I could have hoped for. All rooms are spacious with gorgeous views of the outside greenery, and have bri ... read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
Rooms - Ensuite	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £202 Sold Out
Rooms - Shared Bathroom	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £171 Sold Out

From £171 per week

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#12

4.04/5

(28 reviews)

Grey College

Durham University

Rooms - Ensuite,

Comfortable living arrangements, with good shared facilities. 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 £237 Sold Out

From £237 per week

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#13

3.96/5

(10 reviews)

Ustinov College

Durham University

Apartments,

Ustinov is an international space ready to welcome you. 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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#14
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3.92/5
(79 reviews)
Rushford Court
Unite Students
The accommodation is really clean. The staff here is patient and friendly , especially Jenny. She is very helpful and before I got a problem and she h ... read more
Room Types Academic Year Tenancy Length Availability Price
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#15

3.89/5

(15 reviews)

St John's College

Durham University

Rooms - Ensuite,

A great place to live for first year of university. It’s a convenient place to live with plenty of opportunities to make friends or try new things. Go ... read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
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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#16

3.82/5

(10 reviews)

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	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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#17

3.79/5

(32 reviews)

Trevelyan College

Durham University

Rooms - Ensuite,

Renovated rooms are great, theres a decent sized library as well as netball/tennis/basketball courts, bathrooms could be cleaned more thoroughly read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
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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#18

3.79/5

(31 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	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £202 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

3.71/5

(21 reviews)

Van Mildert College

Durham University

Rooms - Ensuite,

It is a convenient accommodation with spacious rooms. read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
Rooms - Ensuite	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £268 Sold Out
Rooms - Shared Bathroom	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £267 Sold Out

From £267 per week

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#20

3.65/5

(32 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	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £299 Sold Out
Rooms - Shared Bathroom	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £237 Sold Out

From £237 per week

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#21

3.63/5

(18 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 £202 Sold Out
Rooms - Shared Bathroom	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £237 Sold Out

From £202 per week

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#22

3.6/5

(19 reviews)

University College

Durham University

Rooms - Ensuite,

Good historical l0cation in the center of the city read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
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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#23

3.59/5

(15 reviews)

John Snow College

Durham University

Apartments,

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
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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#24

3.57/5

(14 reviews)

College of St Hild & St Bede - Riverside Site

Durham University

Rooms - Ensuite,

Great fun college to live in and get to know your peers. read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
Rooms - Ensuite	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £225 Sold Out
Studios	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £232 Sold Out

From £225 per week

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#25

3.57/5

(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	2026/27	45 - 51 weeks	Available	From £205
Studios	2026/27	Full Year	Sold Out	From £270 Sold Out

From £205 per week

Rooms available for 26/27 (45 - 51 weeks)

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#26

3.28/5

(30 reviews)

Josephine Butler College

Durham University

Apartments,

The location is beautiful, especially being only a few minutes walk from the botanic gardens and close to the science site for lectures. The students ... read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
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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Endeavour Court

Mezzino

Rooms - Ensuite,

I had a few unfortunate experiences in my short term here. However I think overall the experience is good. Staff are friendly and helped me a lot when ... read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
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	Sold Out	From £320 Sold Out

From £265 per week

Rooms available for 26/27 (Academic Year)

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Crossgate Lofts

Student Cribs

Rooms - Shared Bathroom,

private accom so this is redundant read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
Rooms - Shared Bathroom	2026/27	Flexible	Sold Out	From £199 Sold Out
Rooms - Shared Bathroom	2027/28	Flexible	Contact Provider	From £199 Sold Out

From £199 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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South College

Durham University

Apartments,

South college offers modern and comfortable accommodation. The price is very reasonable and you get amazing value for money. The accommodation is with ... read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
Apartments	2026/27	Academic Year	Refer to University	From £242 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 £193 Sold Out

From £193 per week

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Elvet Residences

Cabana Student Living

Rooms - Ensuite,

Good but I was told there would be a library area by the time I moved in and there isn’t. WiFi often doesn’t work. read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
Rooms - Ensuite	2027/28	Full Year	Available	From £240
Rooms - Shared Bathroom	2027/28	Full Year	Available	From £235
Studios	2027/28	Full Year	Available	From £300

From £235 per week

Rooms available for 27/28 (Full Year)

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The Printworks

Cabana Student Living

Rooms - Ensuite,

If you want your own space and a proper address, The Printworks delivers both. Learn more today! read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
Rooms - Ensuite	2027/28	Full Year	Available	From £235
Rooms - Shared Bathroom	2027/28	Full Year	Available	From £240
Studios	2027/28	Full Year	Available	From £280

From £235 per week

Rooms available for 27/28 (Full Year)

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St Andrews Chambers

Cabana Student Living

St Andrews Chambers is on North Road with the city, the station, and the university all on your doorstep, it does not get more central than this. Lear ... read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
Rooms - Ensuite	2027/28	Full Year	Available	From £250

From £250 per week

Rooms available for 27/28 (Full Year)

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Ward Court

Cabana Student Living

If you want somewhere that feels more like home than halls, Ward Court is worth a look. Learn more today! read more

Room Types	Academic Year	Tenancy Length	Availability	Price
Rooms - Ensuite	2027/28	Full Year	Available	From £180

From £180 per week

Rooms available for 27/28 (Full Year)

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Viaduct Residences
Cabana Student Living
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
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How much does student accommodation cost in Durham?

Typically, rent ranges from £108 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–£291/week – the most affordable option, with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities.
En-suite Rooms: £189–£324/week – private bathroom with a shared kitchen, popular with first-year students.
Studios: £221–£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.