Anglia Ruskin University - Cambridge Accommodation

About Anglia Ruskin University - Cambridge Campus 

1. Anglia Ruskin University - Cambridge Campus distance from the City Centre:

• Underground (Tube)- 5 minutes

• Bus - 15 minutes

• Taxi - 5 minutes

• Walking - 10 minutes

2. Anglia Ruskin University - Cambridge has on-campus student accommodation options with an average rent of £2,398/semester. The rent of the room includes electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security.

3. ARU Cambridge follows a two-semester academic year system. Each semester has around 14 weeks.

4. The best month to book an ARU Cambridge campus accommodation after the university offer to study is accepted is in July. Accommodation applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, which generally start with:

• New undergraduate - July

• New postgraduate - July 

• For returning students - June

5. Other Campuses of Anglia Ruskin University - Cambridge

• Anglia Ruskin University - Chelmsford Campus

• Anglia Ruskin University London

Anglia Ruskin University - Cambridge Campus Off-Campus Student Housing Options 

PBSAs and Private Lets are the most popular off-campus student accommodation in Cambridge. These are a little more expensive than on-campus student rooms but offer additional benefits such as flexible contract length, flexible move-in dates, independent social life, modern amenities along with room rent, electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security included in bills. The only differences are:

1. Purpose-built student accommodation: Average rent £1,600/month

• Generally located within walking distance from the university.

• Popular student accommodation options at Anglia Ruskin Cambridge include The Cam Foundry, Student Castle Cambridge, Collegiate Castle Street, and The Railyard - Cambridge.

2. Private Student Houses (Private Lets) with an average price of £900/month

• Generally located in residential areas, anywhere in the city.

• Popular private lets around Anglia Ruskin University - Cambridge include North Cambridge Guesthouse • King Room and Lily Pad - Comfortable Cottage for 2.

Secure a Private Student Room Near the Anglia Ruskin University - Cambridge Without a University Offer Letter

Student Castle accepts advance bookings for a limited number of rooms for such students with cancellation and refund provisions. T&C is applied according to the provider. We suggest checking our cancellation and refund policies before booking a room or speaking with our multilingual student housing experts.

Popular Student Areas to Live Near Anglia Ruskin University - Cambridge

1. Chesterton

Chesterton’s average rent is around £200/week i.e (£800/month). It’s a 15-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include The Cam Foundry and Student Castle Cambridge.

• Underground (Tube)- 10 minutes

• Bus - 13 minutes

• Taxi - 10 minutes

• Walking - 15 minutes

2. New Town

New Town’s average rent is around £250/week i.e (£1000/month). It’s a 20-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Collegiate Castle Street.

• Underground (Tube)- 10 minutes

• Bus - 10 minutes

• Taxi - 10 minutes

• Walking - 20 minutes

3. Mill Road

Mill Road’s average rent is around £300/week i.e (£1200/month). It’s a 15-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include The Railyard - Cambridge.

• Underground (Tube)- 5 minutes

• Bus - 15 minutes

• Taxi - 10 minutes

• Walking - 15 minutes

Benefits of Booking Off-Campus Student Rooms Over On-Campus Accommodation

• Early bird offer (Off-campus student accommodations generally give discounts or offers on early booking.)

• Unlike university accommodation, there are many student room types to choose from.

• No offer, no visa, no problem! Easy cancellation process.

• Avoid expensive last-minute private student accommodation bookings.

• Stay with your friend or partner despite being enrolled in different universities in the city.

• More privacy because on-campus accommodations usually have shared facilities and common areas.

• Off-campus and private facilities generally have modern facilities such as gyms, cinemas, and game rooms.