City, University of London Accommodation

About City, University of London

1. City, University of London distance from the City Centre:

• Underground (Tube)- 10-12 minutes
• Bus -  15-20 minutes
• Taxi - 5-10 minutes
• Walking - 20-25 minutes

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

3. City, University of London follows a three-semester academic year system. Each semester has around 15 weeks.

4. The best month to book on-site City, University of London, after the university offer to study is accepted is in June/July (new undergraduates). Accommodation applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, which generally start with:

• New undergraduate -  June/July

• New postgraduate -  May/June

• For returning students -  March/April

5. Other Campuses of City, University of London

• Bayes Business School

• Royal Holloway University of London, London Campus

City, University of London Off-Campus Student Housing Options

PBSAs and Private Lets are the most popular off-campus student accommodation in London. 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 £2,500- £5,000/month

• Generally located within walking distance from the university.

• Popular City, University of London student accommodation options include iQ City, Londonist Therese House, and Sterling Court.

2. Private Student Houses (Private Lets) with an average price of  £300-£1,500/month.

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

• Recommended City, University of London private lets include Luxury Superior Studio less than 1 km from Brick Lane and Modern bright flat with balcony, courtyard and gym.

Secure a Private Student Room Near City, University of London Without a University Offer Letter

iQ Student Accommodation 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 City, University of London

1. Barbican

Barbican’s average rent for student accommodation near City University of London is around £2,500-£3,500/month. It’s a 15-20 minute walk from campus.  

• Underground (Tube)- 5-10 minutes

• Bus - 10-15 minutes

• Taxi -  5-10 minutes

• Walking - 15-20 minutes

2. Holborn

Holborn’s average rent for City University of London student accommodation is around £2,750-£3,000/month. It’s a 20-25 minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options near campus include Helen Graham House - Holborn.

• Underground (Tube)- 10-15 minutes

• Bus - 15-20 minutes

• Taxi -  5-10 minutes

• Walking - 20-25 minutes

3. Finsbury Square

Finsbury Square’s average rent for City University of London student accommodation is around £3,000-£3,800/month. It’s a 10-15 minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options near campus include iQ City.

• Underground (Tube)- 5-10 minutes

• Bus - 10-15 minutes

• Taxi -  5-10 minutes

• Walking - 10-15 minutes

4. Shoreditch

Shoreditch’s average rent for City University of London housing is around £3,200-£3,500/month. It’s a 20-25 minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options near campus include iQ Shoreditch.

• Underground (Tube)- 10-15 minutes

• Bus - 15-20 minutes

• Taxi -  10-15 minutes

• Walking - 20-25 minutes

5. King's Cross

King's Cross’ average rent for student accommodation is around £2,800-£3,000/month. It’s a 25-30 minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options near campus include Chapter Kings Cross.

• Underground (Tube)- 15-20 minutes

• Bus - 20-25 minutes

• Taxi -  10-15 minutes

• Walking - 25-30 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.