Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) Accommodation

About Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU)

1. Liverpool John Moores University distance from the City Centre:

• Bus - 5-10 minutes

• Taxi - 5-7 minutes

• Walking - 15-20 minutes

2. Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) has on-campus student accommodation options with an average rent of £3,500/semester. The rent of the room includes electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security.

3. Liverpool John Moores University follows a three-semester academic year system. Each semester has around 12 weeks.

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

• New undergraduate - February

• New postgraduate - April

• For returning students - October

Liverpool John Moores University Accommodation Off-Campus Options 

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

• Generally located within walking distance from the university.

• Popular Liverpool John Moores University student accommodation options include Calico, Apollo Court Roost, Plato House, and Falkland House.

2. Private Student Houses (Private Lets) with an average price of £600/month

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

• Recommended Liverpool John Moores University private lets include Stunning 2BR apartment in the Liverpool City Centre district, Monochromatic Retreat, Stylish Urban Retreat in the Heart of Liverpool, and Anfield Urban Escape.

Secure a Private Student Accommodation near Liverpool John Moores Without a University Offer Letter

Student Roost and Unite Students 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 Liverpool John Moores (LJMU)

1. Smithdown Road

Smithdown Road’s average rent is around £350/month. It’s a 20-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include iQ Great Newton House, Albert Court, and Capital Gate Roost.

• Bus - 10-15 minutes

• Taxi - 7-10 minutes

• Walking - 20-25 minutes

2. Wavertree

Wavertree’s average rent is around £300/month. It’s a 30-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Europa, Liverpool, Benson Yard, Grand Central Unite, and The Lantern.

• Bus - 15-20 minutes

• Taxi - 10-15 minutes

• Walking - 30-35 minutes

3. Baltic Triangle

Baltic Triangle’s average rent is around £500/month. It’s a 35-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Byrom Point Roost, Prospect Point, Crosshall Street, and Horizon Heights Unite.

• Bus - 15-20 minutes

• Taxi - 12-15 minutes

• Walking - 30-40 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.