Best Student Accommodation near SOAS, University of London, London

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 - £1,500/month

• Generally located within walking distance from the university.

• Popular SOAS, University of London student accommodation options include Lewisham Exchange - Flexible Tenancies and London - Discovery Dock.

2. Private Student Houses (Private Lets) with an average price of £550/month

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

• Recommended SOAS, University of London private lets include Homey double bedroom not far from Stepney Green tube.

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1. Bloomsbury

Bloomsbury’s average rent for SOAS University of London student accommodation is around £750-£1,200 /month. It’s a two-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Scape Bloomsbury.

• Bus - 10-15 minutes.

• Taxi -  5-10 minutes.

• Walking - 10-15 minutes.

2. Holborn

Holborn’s average rent for SOAS University of London dorms is around £650-£950 /month. It’s a 20–25-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Helen Graham House - Holborn. 

• Bus -  15-20 minutes

• Taxi - 5-10 minutes.

• Walking -  20-25 minutes.

3. Camden

Camden’s average rent for SOAS University of London housing options is around £800-£1,200 /month. Camden is a 30-40-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Goldsmiths House - Camden.

• Underground (Tube)- 25 minutes (walk and commute)

• Bus - 20-25 minutes. 

• Taxi -  10-15 minutes. 

• Walking -  30-40 minutes. 

4. King's Cross

King's Cross’ average rent for SOAS University of London halls is around £900-£1,300 /month. It’s a 15-20-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Kings Cross.

• Bus -  10-15 minutes

• Walking -  15-20 minutes

5. West Kensington

West Kensington’s average rent for SOAS University of London dormitory options is around £600-£800 /month. It’s a 30-35-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include West Kensington Apartments.

• Underground (Tube)-  20-minute walk (commute and walk)

• Bus -  15-20-minute commute 

• Taxi -  10-15 minute commute 

• Walking -  30-35 minute commute 

• 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.