Best Durham University Accommodation, UK (17) Options

About Durham University 

1. Durham University distance from the City Centre:

• Bus -  10-15 minutes

• Taxi -  5-10 minutes

• Walking -  20-30 minutes

2. Durham University has on-campus student accommodation options with an average rent of between £3,500 and £6,000/semester. The rent of the room includes electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security.

3. Durham University follows a trimester academic year system. Each semester has around 12-14 weeks.

Durham University Off-Campus Student Housing Options 

PBSAs and Private Lets are the most popular off-campus student accommodation in Durham. 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 £350 to £800/month

• Generally located within walking distance from the university.

• Popular Durham University student accommodation options include Durham Castle Apartments and Chapel Heights Roost.

2. Private Student Houses (Private Lets) or rooms within or entire Durham University student flats have an average price of £300 to £1000+/month

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

• Recommended Durham University private lets include Gorgeous 2 bed apartment Durham.

Secure a Private Student Room Near Durham University Without a University Offer Letter

Unite Students, Student Luxe, and Student Roost 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 Durham University

1. Palace Green

Palace Green’s average rent for Durham University student accommodation is around £800+/month. It’s a 5-10 minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options near campus include Student Castle Durham.

• Walking -  5-10 minute walk

2. Claypath

Claypath’s average rent for Durham University student housing is around £550-£700/month. It’s a 10-15 minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Student Castle Durham.

• Bus: -  5-10 minutes

• Walking -  10-15 minutes

3. Gilesgate

Gilesgate’s average rent for nearby Durham University dorm rooms (PBSA) is around £350-£500/month. It’s a 30-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include St Giles Studios.

• Bus - 15-20 minutes

• Walking - 30 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.