Canterbury Christ Church University Accommodation

About Canterbury Christ Church University 

1. Canterbury Christ Church University distance from the City Centre:

• Bus -  5-10 minutes
• Taxi - 3-5 minutes
• Walking -  10-minute walk

2. Canterbury Christ Church University has on-campus student accommodation options with an average rent of £2,500-£6,000/semester. The rent of the room includes electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security.

3. Canterbury Christ Church University follows a three-semester academic year system. Each semester has around 15 weeks.

4. The best month to book Canterbury Christ Church University on-campus accommodation after the university offer to study is accepted is February/March (for new undergraduate students). Accommodation applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, which generally start with:

• New undergraduate -  February/March (September intake)

• New postgraduate -  Varies based on programme 

• For returning students -  Dates published on the university website

5. Other Campuses of Canterbury Christ Church University

•  Canterbury Christ Church University - Medway campus

Canterbury Christ Church University Off-Campus Student Housing Options 

PBSAs and Private Lets are the most popular off-campus student accommodation in Canterbury. 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 £800-£2,000/month

• Generally located within walking distance from the university.

• Popular Canterbury Christ Church University student accommodation options include Canterbury Student Manor, Parham Student Village, and Canterbury Student Village.

2. Private Student Houses (Private Lets) with an average price of £300-£1,200/month.

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

• Recommended Canterbury Christ Church University private lets include Stylish 2-Bed Apartment in Sittingbourne and New Build 3 Bed House in Kent with Free Parking and Hot Tub.

Secure a Private Student Room Near Canterbury Christ Church University Without a University Offer Letter

Westgate One and Urban Student Life accept 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 Canterbury Christ Church University

1. Wincheap

Wincheap’s average rent for Canterbury Christ Church accommodation is around £1,500 - £2,600/month. It’s a five-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Canterbury Student Manor.

• Walking -  five minutes

2. St Dunstan's

St Dunstan's average rent for accommodation near Canterbury Christ Church University is around £1,500 - £2,000/month. It’s a 15-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus and the area include Pavilion Court.

• Bus - 10 minutes

• Walking - 15 minutes

3. Hales Place

Hales Place’s average rent for student accommodation, including Canterbury Christ Church University student room options, is around £1,000 - £2,000/month. It’s a 15-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options near campus include Parham Student Village.

• Bus - 10 minutes

• Walking - 15 minutes

4. City Centre

The City Centre’s average rent for Canterbury Christ Church University student accommodation is around £1,500 - £2,000/month. It’s a 5-10-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options near campus include Palamon Court.

• Walking - 5-10 minutes

5. Barbican

Barbican’s average rent for nearby Canterbury Christ Church university halls of residence is around £1,500 - £2,000/month. It’s a 20-25-minute walk from campus.  

• Bus - 15 minutes

• Walking - 20-25 minutes

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

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