Student Accommodation
London

Private student accommodation in London usually costs from £160 to £500 per week.

However, it’s worth noting that several factors decide the rent of student accommodation in London. These include the facilities and amenities that are provided to you, as well as the ownership of the property. Typically, student accommodation in London is privately owned by a landlord, a dedicated student accommodation provider such as Collegiate or owned by a university.

On average, UK students in London will spend approximately £37 per month on bills. 

Luckily, when you book with Collegiate student accommodation in London, you’ll enjoy a range of money-saving benefits. All bills for utilities – electricity, gas and water – are included in your rent on a ‘fair usage allowance’. Not only that but hot water is available in your private en-suite 24 hours a day and heaters are controlled exclusively by tenants in their own living spaces. High speed internet and WiFi is included with your room and throughout the building – bedrooms also include an ethernet cable connection should you need one. So you know you can study with total confidence wherever you find the best space.

You can make rent payments online using your credit or debit card via your Collegiate Portal account or by bank transfer – whichever you find easiest! Although if you’d like to pay by bank transfer, be sure to contact the Accommodation Management Team who will be more than happy to help you get that sorted.

You have the option to pay your rent in 1, 3 or 4 instalments. If you’re paying in one full instalment, the whole process can be completed quite quickly. However, if you’re opting for the flexibility of 3 instalments, it’s still super quick and easy, there’s just a few things for you to know. You will need a UK-based guarantor or you can Housing Hand as a guarantor – although note that Housing Hand does come with an extra charge, so check out their website for the full details. 

The flexibility of paying in 4 instalments is offered to students who’ll be relying on a student loan or grant to pay their rent. You’d still be expected to pay 4 weeks’ rent 10 days before your tenancy start date, and a larger instalment at the end of September – which is typically when loans and grants are paid in to students.

To help you keep on track of your finances while you’re studying, log in to your Collegiate account where you can download a full schedule of payment dates.

Located just a 5-minute walk from Elephant and Castle Underground station, Dashwood Studios offers exceptional student living with great transport links to all of London’s Universities.

Standard and Standard Plus studios include:

•  Private kitchen
•  Private en-suite
•  Small double bed
•  Room size ranges from 17-18m2

Premium and Premium Plus studios include:

•  Private kitchen
•  Private en-suite
•  Small double bed
•  Room size ranges from 18-28m2

Deluxe studio includes:

•  Private kitchen
•  Private en-suite
•  Double bed
•  Some studios have a bay window or private sun terrace
•  Room size ranges from 24-47m2

From Dashwood studios:

 University of Westminster is 3.7 miles – 25 minutes tube* (Northern Line)

 University College London is 2.9 miles – 27 minute tube* (Northern Line)

 University of London is 2.7 miles – 30 minute tube* (Northern Line)

London is one of the most exciting places to live and study. No matter how you like to spend your time – markets, museums, galleries – the list of things to do is endless. Combined with the amount of universities and colleges, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to popular student areas as the community is spread across the city.

When choosing Collegiate’s student accommodation in London as your uni home, you will be in the heart of a global city, surrounded by stunning green spaces, amazing shopping streets and the most exciting and diverse culinary centre. London will give you experiences like no other so be sure to check out our London city guides.

It’s really easy to arrange a viewing, just get in touch with the London student accommodation team who’ll be more than happy to help you. 

We understand that it’s important to get a feel for a space before you invest your time and energy into it for the years you’re spending at university. That’s why we’ve made it as accessible as possible by offering both virtual and in-person viewings. Our student accommodation in London has a dedicated page with all the information you could need including moving-in documents, floor plans, residents’ handbooks and more that are freely available for you to download and read at your own pace.

London is one of the world’s most exciting cities to be in and you can look forward to years of exploration and discovery as part of your student lifestyle because there’s so many things to do in London.

Foodies
London is unsurprisingly the UK’s hotspot for outstanding food and drink from bottomless brunch and the best burgers to fine dining and so much more. You’ll find plenty of street food markets and food pop-ups all around London so you’ll always be discovering something new. London also has plenty of high street staples for grab and go food, not to mention there is a Pret or Starbucks on every corner. You’ll never be stuck for something to eat in London!

Shoppers
If you’re on the market for something more upmarket, then head to London’s Oxford Street or Bond Street where you’ll find a host of designer stores and flagship stores from some of the biggest names on the UK high street including Apple and Waterstones. The city is also home to several large Westfield shopping centres and a host of markets, including the famous Camden Market and Borough Market.

Sightseers
London is very well known for its tourism, and it has plenty of attractions and museums to keep you occupied. From the big names including Big Ben or the London Eye to Trafalgar Square or the Shard, it takes some planning to get around London’s attractions. There are also some great places to visit around Elephant and Castle. Or, if you fancy yourself a bit of an influencer, why not check out our recommendations for the most Instagrammable spots in London!

There’s so many free things to do in London for students, it might be hard to know where to start! All the city’s museums and galleries offer free entry which gives you hundreds of venues to visit. The parks and green spaces in London are also free for the public to enjoy, while many of the city’s best views are enjoyed from spots like the Southbank which always offer ample public seating.

> There are five London underground stations named after pubs

> London University was the first to allow female students in 1869

> The current Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan is the first Muslim mayor of a European Union capital city and won in 2016 with the largest number of votes in one election of any politician in British history.

Discover even more interesting facts about London.

From Dashwood studios:

> University of Westminster is 3.7 miles – 25 minutes tube* (Northern Line)

> University College London is 2.9 miles – 27 minute tube* (Northern Line)

> University of London is 2.7 miles – 30 minute tube* (Northern Line)

> London School of Economics and Political Science is 3.8 miles – 20 minute tube* (Northern & District Line)

> Kings College Waterloo Campus is 1.8 miles – 16 minute bus* (No. 68 or 176)

> BPP Waterloo Campus is 1.3 miles – 27 minute walk* or 12 minute bus* (No. 68 or 176)

> London South Bank University is 0.5 miles – 11 minute walk*

> London College of Communication is 0.3 miles – 6 minute walk*

*Approximately.