Average Rent For Student Accommodation in Cambridge

Cambridge is home to a renowned university and it’s known worldwide for its historic colleges, world-class museums, botanical gardens, yearly music festivals and many restaurants. In addition to all this, it also has a wide variety of shopping centres and quirky boutiques and markets. It’s a city that is truly unique with something to suit everyone.

For students looking for a quieter location away from the city centre, there are plenty of options in the surrounding areas that offer a more peaceful living experience. One such area is Chesterton, a ten-minute drive from the city centre. This area is home to both The University of Cambridge and Anglia Ruskin and is very popular with families. However, it is still an ideal location for students as it offers easy access to the city centre and great public transport links too.

The average rent for Cambridge student accommodation ranges between PS1,200 and PS2,200 depending on the type of property you choose and the location you select. Generally, the more central you are, the higher your rent will be.

In the townhouses and cottage flats in the Longview Terrace neighbourhood, for example, you can expect to pay an average of around PS2,200 per month. In the purpose-built student apartment buildings, you’ll find a similar cost for a studio flat, while in shared houses, prices vary from around PS1,200 to PS2,700 per person.

What is the Average Rent For Student Accommodation in Cambridge?

Regardless of the area you decide to live in, all of our student apartments in Cambridge are located within the precinct (three-mile radius around Great Saint Mary’s Church). This means you will be close to your university campus and have all of the best bars, cafes, restaurants and shops nearby, with some fantastic perks included in your rent, such as on-site gyms and modern study spaces.

If you want to be closer to the city centre, then we recommend checking out our student apartments in the Castle Street and Histon Road neighbourhoods, where you’ll find a selection of brand new flats with luxury features, such as on-site cinema rooms and high-speed Wi-Fi. You can also choose a brand new luxury studio flat with all bills included at Unilodgers, which is a great option for students who are on a tight budget or those who are happy to have all their utilities and broadband costs covered for them.

The majority of student rentals in Cambridge are offered on a fixed contract length, which tends to be between 43 and 51 weeks for purpose built student accommodation. However, some landlords offer shorter contracts for students who prefer to stay for a shorter amount of time. If you are interested in finding short-term Cambridge student accommodation, we advise that you browse the listings on Erasmus Play to see what is available. You can use the filters to narrow your search by price, location and amenities. The site will then provide you with a list of all the properties that meet your criteria. This will make it much easier for you to find the perfect student flat in Cambridge.