University of Greenwich - London Accommodation

About the University of Greenwich - London 

1. University of Greenwich - London distance from the City Centre:

• Underground (Tube)-  41 minutes

• Bus -  51 minutes

• Taxi -  35 minutes

2. The University of Greenwich - London has on-campus student accommodation options with an average rent of £3,500 to £5,500/semester. The rent of the room includes electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security.

3. The University of Greenwich - London follows a three-semester academic year system. Each semester has around 12 weeks.

4. The best month to book a University of Greenwich - London on-campus accommodation after the university offer to study is accepted is in April or May for September intake. Accommodation applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, which generally start with:

• New undergraduate -  March or April

• New postgraduate -  First 2 weeks of April (after offer)

• For returning students -  April and May

You can also make use of our student accommodation providers' no visa, no pay policy, where you are entitled to a refund in case you are not accepted. Contact our staff for more details. 

5. Other Campuses for the University of Greenwich

• University Of Greenwich-Medway

University of Greenwich - 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 is £450 to £700 /month

• Generally located within walking distance from the university.

• Popular University of Greenwich - London student accommodation options include McMillan and River House.

2. Private Student Houses (Private Lets) with an average price of £800 to £1,500/month

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

• Recommended University of Greenwich - London private lets include Homey double bedroom not far from Stepney Green tube (recommended) and Humble single bedroom next to Bruce Grove train station (most affordable).

Secure a Private Student Room Near the University of Greenwich - London Without a University Offer Letter

Mezzino 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 University of Greenwich - London

1. Greenwich

Greenwich’s average rent for nearby options for student accommodation Greenwich London, is around £500-£600/month. It’s a 20-minute walk from campus. 

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

• Bus - 15 minutes

• Taxi -  5-10 minutes

• Walking -  20-minutes

2. Lewisham

Lewisham’s average rent for Greenwich University London UK student accommodation is around £550-£650/month. It’s a 40-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Lewisham Exchange - Flexible Tenancies.

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

• Bus - 25-minute ride

• Taxi - 10-15 minutes 

• Walking -  40-minute walk

3. Deptford

Deptford’s average rent for student accommodation near Greenwich University in London is around £550-£650/month. It’s a 30-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include McMillan.

• Underground (Tube)- 20-30 minutes

• Bus - 20-minute ride

• Taxi - 10-15 minutes

• Walking - 30  minutes

4. Blackheath

Blackheath’s average rent for nearby University of Greenwich London student accommodation is around £600-£700/month. It’s a 45-minute walk from campus.  

• Underground (Tube)- 25 minutes

• Bus - 30-minute ride

• Taxi - 15-20 minutes

• Walking - 45- 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.