London School of Economics (LSE) Accommodation

About the London School of Economics (LSE)

1. London School of Economics (LSE) distance from the City Centre:

• Underground (Tube)- 5-7 minutes

• Bus -  10-15 minutes

• Taxi -  10-15 minutes

• Walking -  25-30 minutes

2. London School of Economics (LSE) has on-campus student accommodation options with an average rent of £3,000 to £10,000 /semester (depending on room type). The rent of the room includes electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security.

3. London School of Economics (LSE) follows a three-semester academic year system. Each semester has around 11 weeks.

4. The best month to book a London School of Economics (LSE) on-campus accommodation after the university offer to study is accepted is April or May. Accommodation applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, which generally start with:

• New undergraduate - February/March

• New postgraduate -  April/May

• For returning students -  May/June

5. There are no other Campuses for the London School of Economics (LSE)

London School of Economics (LSE) 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 £600-£1,200 /month (lowest to the highest range).

• Generally located within walking distance from the university.

• Popular London School of Economics (LSE) student accommodation options include The Hive London and iQ Bloomsbury. Other options include Vega, Lewisham Exchange, and London - Discovery Dock.

2. Private Student Houses (Private Lets) with an average price of £500 to £1,200 /month (lowest to highest range)

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

• Recommended London School of Economics (LSE) private lets include Beautiful Open Plan Garden Flat and Cosy double bedroom close to Blackwall DLR station.

Secure a Private Student Room Near London School of Economics (LSE) Without a University Offer Letter

Unite Students, Student Luxe, and other providers 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 London School of Economics (LSE)

1. Holborn

Holborn’s average rent is around £600 - £750/month. It’s a 15-20-minute walk from campus. Some LSE student accommodation options close to campus include Herbal Hill Studios.

• Underground (Tube)- 5-10 minutes

• Bus - 3-5 minutes

• Taxi - 10-15 minutes

• Walking - 15-20 minutes

2. Bloomsbury

Bloomsbury’s average rent is around £700 - £900 per month. It’s a 10-15 minute walk from campus. Some options for LSE student accommodation London in Bloomsbury and near the campus includes iQ Bloomsbury.

• Underground (Tube)- 5-10-minutes

• Bus - 3-5 minutes

• Taxi -  10-15 minutes

• Walking -  10-15 minutes

3. Covent Garden

Covent Garden’s average rent is around £750–£1,000/month. It’s a 5-10 minute walk from campus. Some options for student accommodation near LSE London in this area include The Hive London.

• Bus - 3-5 minutes

• Taxi - 5-10 minutes

• Walking - 5-10 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.