University of Derby Accommodation

About the University of Derby

1. University of Derby distance from the City Centre:

• Bus - 15 minutes

• Taxi - 7 minutes

• Walking - 15 minutes

2. The University of Derby has on-campus student accommodation options with an average rent of £2,600/semester. The rent of the room includes electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security.

3. The University of Derby follows a three-semester academic year system. Each semester has around 15 weeks.

4. The best month to book a University of Derby student accommodation after the university's offer to study is accepted is January. Accommodation applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, which generally start with:

• New undergraduate - January

• New postgraduate - December

• For returning students - March

University of Derby Off-Campus Student Housing Options 

PBSAs and Private Lets are the most popular off-campus student accommodation in Derby. 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 £1,250/month

• Generally located within walking distance from the university.

• Popular student accommodation near Derby University includes Iron Gate Studios, Jacobean House, and Northgate House.  

2. Private Student Houses (Private Lets) with an average price of £2,983/month

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

• Recommended University of Derby halls of residence and private lets include Bespoke furnished home near the City, Sublime 2 bedroom flat in Derby, and Apartment for 5 people with open living area.

Secure a Private Student Room Near the University of Derby Without a University Offer Letter

Unite Students and Mezzino 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 the University of Derby

1. Darley Park

Darley Park’s average rent is around £56/week i.e (£225/month). It’s a 15-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include iQ Kopa, Jubilee Court, Canterbury Hall, and The Warehouse Apartments. 

• Bus - 15 minutes

• Taxi - 5-10 minutes

• Walking - 45 minutes

2. Mackworth

Mackworth’s average rent is around £40/week i.e (£230/month). It’s a 25-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include iQ Kopa, Jubilee Court, Canterbury Hall, and The Warehouse Apartments. 

• Underground (Tube) - 30 minutes

• Bus - 10 minutes

• Taxi - 10 minutes

• Walking - 25 minutes

3. Litchurch

Litchurch’s average rent is around £65/week i.e (£240/month). It’s a 30-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include iQ Kopa, Jubilee Court, Canterbury Hall, and The WareHouse Apartments. 

• Underground (Tube)- 10 minutes

• Bus - 5-10 minutes

• Taxi - 15 minutes

• Walking - 40 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.