Cardiff University Accommodation

About Cardiff University 

1. Cardiff University distance from the City Centre:

• Bus - 10-20 minutes

• Taxi - 5-10 minutes

• Walking - 20-30 minutes

2. Cardiff University has on-campus student accommodation options with an average rent of £4,200/semester. The rent of the room includes electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security.

3. Cardiff University follows a two-semester academic year system. Each semester has around 12 weeks.

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

• New undergraduate - July

• New postgraduate - June

• For returning students - February

5. Other Campuses of Cardiff University

• Cardiff University- Heath Park Campus

• Cardiff School of Engineering

• School of Journalism, Media and Culture - Cardiff University

• Cardiff Business School

Cardiff University Student Accommodation Off-Campus Options

PBSAs and Private Lets are the most popular off-campus student accommodation in Cardiff. 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 £500/month

• Generally located within walking distance from the university.

• Popular Cardiff University student housing options include Park Place, Bridge Street Exchange, and Adam Street Gardens.

2. Private Student Houses (Private Lets) with an average price of £700/month

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

• Recommended Cardiff University private lets include Henkes Court - Parking & Wifi - Balcony - Pet Allowed by DYZYN Living, Modern 2 Bedroom House, 1 Bedroom Apartment – Sleeps 4, and The Genoan - Gym, Pool & Balcony - Parking by DYZYN Living.

Secure Private Cardiff University Housing Without a University Offer Letter

Unite Students 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 Cardiff University

1. Cathays

Cathays’ average rent is around £550/month. It’s a 10-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Cambrian Point and Severn Point.

• Bus - 5 minutes

• Taxi - 5 minutes

• Walking - 10-15 minutes

2. Roath

Roath’s average rent is around £600/month. It’s a 30-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Ty Pont Haearn and Collegiate The Neighbourhood Cardiff.

• Bus - 10 minutes

• Taxi - 10 minutes

• Walking - 30 minutes

3. Canton

Canton’s average rent is around £650/month. It’s a 20-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Glendower House and Collegiate Eclipse.

• Bus - 10 minutes

• Taxi - 5 minutes

• Walking - 20-25 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.